The Quest for Quality: Reimagining Durability in a World of Planned Obsolescence From the deliberate dimming of light bulbs in the 1920s to the annual cycle of smartphone upgrades, planned obsolescence has become a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. This strategy, designed to encourage frequent consumption by limiting product lifespan, has driven economic growth for decades.Continue reading “ISSUE #8: The Quest for Quality: Reimagining Durability in a World of Planned Obsolescence”
