Q&A Interview with Dr Randolph Kent where he discusses the trigger for his interest in Futures, how Futures has been applied in the context of Humanitarianism, its positive and negative outcomes, and where Futures Thinking may lead to in the future…
To shape the future, the use of scenarios, artefacts from the future, and prototyping used as exploratory media and to act as provocations, are prime areas for designers to bring innovative ideas to life.
The Need for Futures Thinking in Humanitarian Scenarios. Considering the need to adapt and accommodate Futures Thinking to improve decision-making processes
Organisations and individuals that are mindful are both motivated and able to explore a wider variety of perspectives (Capel 2014)
85% of responders want to learn more about Futures Thinking and discover how to apply it in their practice.
In a brief comparison of Futures Thinking and Design Thinking, this post introduces a brief history, the similarities, overlaps and differences between the two systems of problem solving, and the outcomes that each process generally creates.
