323: Socio-Environmental, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Education: A Practical Analysis of Actions Integrated Into Design and Digital Fabrication Processes In An Industrial Context

This study explores the integration between corporate socio-environmental responsibility and environmental education through digital fabrication in an industrial context. Qualitative and exploratory research was conducted in partnership with a social impact startup and a biodiesel industry, connecting education with industrial processes. Following a technical visit to the company, educational artifacts were developed, including models and digital resources, and applied in workshops with public school students. The activities incorporated technologies such as 3D pens, virtual reality, and digitally fabricated educational artifacts using a laser cutter, promoting technical skills, socio-emotional competencies, and environmental awareness. Data analysis, based on participant observation and pre- and post-activity questionnaires, revealed improvements in creativity, ecological thinking, and problem-solving. The results highlight the potential of collaborative and meta-responsive educational strategies to promote transformative learning aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper addresses the topics of Meta-Responsiveness, STEAM Education and Critical Pedagogies, FabLab’s and Digital Fabrication, Digital and Circular Economy, and Community-Engaged Design.