Seeing Systems, Shaping Futures
Uncover hidden patterns. Rethink assumptions. Imagine new possibilities.
Why this workshop
Organisations often focus on efficiency but miss what remains invisible: the blind spots, exclusions, and longterm risks built into everyday services.
This workshop equips your team with tools from design research, systems thinking, and futures prototyping to see your work differently and spark meaningful change.
Who it is for
Cities & municipalities → to surface overlooked barriers in public services.
Cultural orgs & NGOs → to find new ways of engaging diverse communities.
Business development & Innovation teams → to identify blind spots and long-term opportunities.
Structure
Day 1: See the present differently
→ Guided fieldwork to observe everyday infrastructures with fresh eyes.
→ Identify hidden assumptions and systemic blind spots.
Day 2 : Situate the organisation
→ Map the often-neglected political, cultural, and ecological dimensions of your services.
→ Create a Gap Map highlighting risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
Day 3 – Reimagine Futures Collectively
→ Translate insights into future scenarios and speculative prototypes.
→ Use these artefacts to spark dialogue and guide strategy.
Our experience
In July 2025, we have tested this workshop publicly through our meetup DesignDesign. The event received positive feedback with every participant mentioning that they learned new tools that helped them make sense of complexity in systems.