Speculative design is a design method targeting important problems in society and aiming towards the future. In this class we were addressing problems, thinking of possible solutions whilst always thinking speculatively.
In a smaller group, we thought about issues that we come across in our daily lives and brainstormed possible solutions. While doing this we gathered speculative questions connected to each of the concepts. Below on the left you will see the white-board we wrote our ideas on. This task helped us to think outside the box and influenced productive, solution based thinking.
We were told to choose one of the ideas and think of how to make it into a functioning object or service. Above to the right you will see the workings-out of our biodegradable tent idea, based around the speculative question ‘What is festivals had less of a cleanup?’.
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