Ecodesign Studio is LCA and eco-design software that models product BOMs, analyses life‑cycle impacts (ISO 14040), compares alternatives and simulates improvements to reduce environmental impacts and support eco‑design decisions.

Circularity Relevance

Supporting
Ecodesign Studio is explicitly designed to perform life‑cycle assessment and eco‑design tasks, directly supporting circular outcomes such as impact reduction and product redesign [Source: Altermaker Ecodesign Studio].

Circular Role

SupportEnabler
Altermaker provides a software toolbox (SaaS) that enables organisations to run LCA and eco‑design projects rather than directly managing material flows or product take‑back - it supports other actors' circular activities [Source: Altermaker Ecodesign Studio].

Circular Type

Design & Lifecycle
Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) & Modelling Tools
Ecodesign Studio is described as a life‑cycle assessment and eco‑design toolbox (modeling, indicators, comparisons, ISO 14040 compliance), matching the LCA & modelling sub‑type [Source: Altermaker Ecodesign Studio].

R Strategy

R2 - Reduce, R1 - Rethink, R3 - Reuse
Primary: R2 (Reduce) - the platform is designed to measure and reduce product environmental impacts. Secondary: R1 (Rethink) and R3 (Reuse) inferred from features for creating alternative concepts and eco‑design decisions that can enable new delivery models or promote reuse strategies. These secondary assignments are interpretive. [Source: Altermaker Ecodesign Studio].

Circular Business Model

Unknown
The website describes a commercial LCA/eco‑design software product (SaaS) rather than a circular business model like resale, PaaS or take‑back. No explicit circular business model is stated, so 'Unknown' is used until further evidence of a specific circular model is available.

Organisational Type

ForProfit
Commercial pricing and product subscription details shown on the website indicate a for‑profit software company [Source: Altermaker Ecodesign Studio].

Sector

All / Any
Product page presents Ecodesign Studio as a cross‑sector eco‑design/LCA toolbox used in various sectors and by multiple clients; not limited to a single industry [Source: Altermaker Ecodesign Studio].

Geographical Reach

International
France
Website is available in French and English and includes international client testimonials (e.g. Sweden), indicating operations beyond a single country, but no exhaustive global footprint is listed [Source: Altermaker Ecodesign Studio; Google knowledge panel].

Hardware Component

None
No specialised hardware is supplied or required by Altermaker; the offering is software (SaaS) focussed on modelling and analysis [Source: Altermaker Ecodesign Studio].

Tech Map Relevance

Ecodesign Studio is explicitly an LCA and eco-design software which directly supports circular product design and impact reduction (see product page).

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Added: 07 Jun 2024
Updated: 21 Oct 2025