Design Thinking and Future Thinking converge to provide a comprehensive approach to understanding, shaping, and navigating the future. While Futures Thinking focuses on anticipating and preparing for alternative futures, Design Thinking emphasizes human-centered innovation and problem-solving. By integrating these approaches, we go beyond human-centeredness, tending to our mental, physical, societal and ecological wellbeing, thereby asserting a design-forward perspective.
DESIGN/ FUTURE THINKING
imagine resilient futures
Mastery, Vision, and Creative Orientation: Developing expertise in design thinking principles while fostering personal and shared visions, cultivating aspirations, and embracing creative orientations to drive innovation.
Futures Thinking and Future Imagining: Anticipating future scenarios, envisioning potential outcomes, and informing strategic decision-making by considering alternative futures.
Service and Participatory Design: Designing holistic experiences that meet users' needs and expectations across touchpoints and channels while involving stakeholders in the co-creation process to foster ownership, buy-in, and innovation.
Transition Movement Integration: Incorporating principles of community resilience, environmental sustainability, and social equity into futures-oriented efforts, aligning with the values and goals of the Transition Movement. This may involve exploring local solutions, building community resilience, and transitioning towards more sustainable ways of living and working.
APPROACh
Futures / Design Thinking is for organizations and teams seeking to innovate and solve complex problems in various domains, including product development, service design, organizational change, and social impact initiatives.
Adding optional Lens of Transition Movement, individuals, organizations, and communities who seek to antipate and shape alternative futures can explore holistic approaches to addressing complex societal challenges.
WHO IS IT FOR ?
By integrating Futures Thinking, Design Thinking, and the principles of the Transition Movement, individuals and organizations can expect to develop innovative solutions that are both human-centered and future-oriented. They can foster resilience, sustainability, and social equity within their communities while contributing to positive transformation at local and global scales.
