An Overview of Decade-Long Product Design Sustainability Studies: Region al Overviews Through a Bibliometric Lens

Abstract

The integration of product design across diverse sectors has fueled technological innovation and progression throughout various industries. Recognizing this trend, academia has revisited its approach to product design education and research. This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of product design literature published between 2011 and 2020, utilizing data from the Scopus database. The analysis identifies key terms, countries, sources, and research clusters, providing insights into prevailing trends within the field. The paper further discusses these findings through an examination of publication patterns. The bibliometric analysis uncovers annual publication volumes, contributing nations, source expansion rates, predominant keywords, and collaborative efforts. The research topics are categorized into three primary domains: product design models, sustainable design, and design methodologies/evaluation strategies. The qualitative analysis segment provides a comprehensive review of the most frequently referenced articles.