The implementation of a circular economy and the associated design for circularity necessitate significant changes to the fundamental structure of products: The relationship between consumption and production must be reoriented so that material flows are not primarily directed towards recycling, but rather retained within utilisation cycles over the long term. The concept of a so-called "R-Hand Blender" is developed, with inspiration drawn from the principle of "design from recycling". Through this objectified research hypothesis, the researchers aim to demonstrate how the application of preferred R-strategies (i.e. rather Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Remanufacture, Repurpose – and only then, Recycle and Recover) in product design can make a tangible contribution to the circular economy. In a design sprint, the project team develops a universal housing for discarded hand blenders, enabling the resource-intensive drive unit to be refurbished and remanufactured for further usage. The design result is utilised to exchange ideas with stakeholders along the value chain, facilitating the transfer of knowledge and expertise that will inform the development of remanufacturing strategies. This is achieved through the use of business models to be outlined, cooperations, scientific work, presentations and, primarily, new design proposals.