Systemic & Regenerative Design

Programme

The 3-day module Systemic & Regenerative Design is part of the CAS Design Thinking curriculum. It focuses on the circular model, which extends the user-centred approach to include ecological, social and business contexts. Participants apply systemic thinking and sustainable design approaches to co-creation and participatory formats. They incorporate different perspectives and examine interactions within complex systems.

In a nutshell

What: Systemic & Regenerative Design (3 days)
When: Thu–Sat, 22–24 October 2026
Where: Zurich University of the Arts, Toni-Areal
Registration deadline: 30 July 2026
Cost: CHF 1,800
ECTS: 2 ECTS, no assessment
Lecturers: Mona Mijthab (ZHdK Strategic Design und Mosan)
 

This module (2 ECTS) is a compulsory module within the CAS Design Thinking and can also be booked by participants in the CAS Design Cultures.

Mona Mijthab is a social entrepreneur with 10 years’ experience in teaching and research at the ZHdK. Mona is a member of the ZHdK Strategic Design core team and is based in Switzerland and Guatemala. Mona founded Mosan, a social enterprise that develops circular and climate-positive systems and converts waste into biochar, which is used in agriculture as a soil improver to regenerate soils and strengthen farmers’ resilience. Her organisation Mosan has been based in Santa Catarina Palopó since 2018 and is active member and facilitator within the local innovation ecosystem.

Registration

The application window will open in May 2026.