Role udržitelnosti v procesu sklářského designu

This master’s thesis examines the role of sustainability in contemporary Czech glass design and its impact on the economics of the industry. The aim of the research is to analyze how environmental principles, legislative pressures, and technological limitations influence the decision-making of designers, manufacturers, and the academic community. The theoretical section defines the specifics of the Czech glass industry, decarbonization challenges, and the concept of eco-design. The practical section is based on qualitative research and thematic analysis of in-depth interviews supported by data triangulation. The findings indicate that, in the Czech context, sustainability is primarily defined by the material's timelessness, quality, and emotional resilience, rather than by zero-emission production, which is technologically challenging to achieve. The research identifies significant economic barriers related to energy costs and the limitations of colored glass recycling, while also highlighting innovative potential in design upcycling.