Design Futuring Project
Design Futuring Project
Biodiverstiy 2100
Biodiverstiy 2100
Speculativ Design
Design Futuring
Campaign
AI
Role
Strategig Design, Conception, AI image and video creation
Duration
5 months
Type of Work
University Project
Team
Created in a Team of 3 Designer
Speculativ Design
Design Futuring
Campaign
AI
Role
Strategig Design, Conception, AI image and video creation
Duration
5 months
Type of Work
University Project
Team
Created in a Team of 3 Designer
Summary and
Impact
Biodiversity 2100 uses speculative design to immerse us in two extreme futures of the year 2100
Biodiversity 2100 is a campaign that uses speculative design to explore two extreme futures for our planet’s biodiversity, set in the year 2100. These contrasting scenarios highlight the urgent need for action today, make us think about the consequences of our choices, and encourage critical dialogue about the future of our environment.On the one hand, there is the dystopian »The Last Species Museum«, where the remnants of nature are displayed as a luxury for the privileged. On the other, the utopian The »Carbon Crimes Museum« displays the mistakes of the Carbon Age as a public memorial to what we’ve left behind.
Main contributions included:
Biodiversity 2100 highlights the urgency of bold action against biodiversity loss.
Its contrasting scenarios show how today’s choices shape tomorrow’s world.
The project fosters critical dialogue and public engagement by making future scenarios tangible and thought-provoking
Summary and
Impact
Biodiversity 2100 uses speculative design to immerse us in two extreme futures of the year 2100
Biodiversity 2100 is a campaign that uses speculative design to explore two extreme futures for our planet’s biodiversity, set in the year 2100. These contrasting scenarios highlight the urgent need for action today, make us think about the consequences of our choices, and encourage critical dialogue about the future of our environment.On the one hand, there is the dystopian »The Last Species Museum«, where the remnants of nature are displayed as a luxury for the privileged. On the other, the utopian The »Carbon Crimes Museum« displays the mistakes of the Carbon Age as a public memorial to what we’ve left behind.
Main contributions included:
Biodiversity 2100 highlights the urgency of bold action against biodiversity loss.
Its contrasting scenarios show how today’s choices shape tomorrow’s world.
The project fosters critical dialogue and public engagement by making future scenarios tangible and thought-provoking
Summary and
Impact
Biodiversity 2100 uses speculative design to immerse us in two extreme futures of the year 2100
Biodiversity 2100 is a campaign that uses speculative design to explore two extreme futures for our planet’s biodiversity, set in the year 2100. These contrasting scenarios highlight the urgent need for action today, make us think about the consequences of our choices, and encourage critical dialogue about the future of our environment.On the one hand, there is the dystopian »The Last Species Museum«, where the remnants of nature are displayed as a luxury for the privileged. On the other, the utopian The »Carbon Crimes Museum« displays the mistakes of the Carbon Age as a public memorial to what we’ve left behind.
Main contributions included:
Biodiversity 2100 highlights the urgency of bold action against biodiversity loss.
Its contrasting scenarios show how today’s choices shape tomorrow’s world.
The project fosters critical dialogue and public engagement by making future scenarios tangible and thought-provoking
Project Details
Problem space
Biodiversity loss is one of the most pressing and underestimated crises of our time. It’s not just an environmental issue — it’s a direct risk to our economy, food security, and social stability.
Following the principle that “less bad is not good,” incremental improvements and half-measures are not enough to address this crisis. To spark meaningful action, we need new, critical, perspectives that transform the abstract consequences of biodiversity loss into tangible realities. This way, we can open up discussions about how to better protect and preserve our natural resources.
Speculativ Design
The project was developed using design futuring to explore multiple possible futures for biodiversity. From these scenarios, one path was selected and elaborated to highlight current issues and reveal the consequences of today’s choices.
Project goals
Using speculative design, this project aims to explore the future of biodiversity through two extreme yet plausible 2100 scenarios, contrasting a utopian and a dystopian outcome to highlight the consequences of today’s choices and inspire critical reflection and public engagement.
Project Details
Problem space
Biodiversity loss is one of the most pressing and underestimated crises of our time. It’s not just an environmental issue — it’s a direct risk to our economy, food security, and social stability.
Following the principle that “less bad is not good,” incremental improvements and half-measures are not enough to address this crisis. To spark meaningful action, we need new, critical, perspectives that transform the abstract consequences of biodiversity loss into tangible realities. This way, we can open up discussions about how to better protect and preserve our natural resources.
Speculativ Design
The project was developed using design futuring to explore multiple possible futures for biodiversity. From these scenarios, one path was selected and elaborated to highlight current issues and reveal the consequences of today’s choices.
Project goals
Using speculative design, this project aims to explore the future of biodiversity through two extreme yet plausible 2100 scenarios, contrasting a utopian and a dystopian outcome to highlight the consequences of today’s choices and inspire critical reflection and public engagement.
Project Details
Problem space
Biodiversity loss is one of the most pressing and underestimated crises of our time. It’s not just an environmental issue — it’s a direct risk to our economy, food security, and social stability.
Following the principle that “less bad is not good,” incremental improvements and half-measures are not enough to address this crisis. To spark meaningful action, we need new, critical, perspectives that transform the abstract consequences of biodiversity loss into tangible realities. This way, we can open up discussions about how to better protect and preserve our natural resources.
Speculativ Design
The project was developed using design futuring to explore multiple possible futures for biodiversity. From these scenarios, one path was selected and elaborated to highlight current issues and reveal the consequences of today’s choices.
Project goals
Using speculative design, this project aims to explore the future of biodiversity through two extreme yet plausible 2100 scenarios, contrasting a utopian and a dystopian outcome to highlight the consequences of today’s choices and inspire critical reflection and public engagement.
Project result
The Last Species Museum – Experience nature as it once was
In this dystopian world, biodiversity has almost disappeared. Only places like the 'Last Species Museum' preserve what remains of nature, displaying the last surviving species behind glass. Nature has become a luxury and a relic of humanity's failure to tackle pollution, deforestation and climate change.
Carbon Crimes Museum – Experience our past mistakes with all your senses
In this utopia, humanity has reversed the damage to the environment. By 2100, waste and emissions have disappeared, and ecosystems have recovered. The 'Carbon Crimes Museum' displays relics from the Carbon Age, such as plastic bottles, cruise ships and chainsaws, serving as a historical archive and a celebration of humanity's ability to change. Unlike the dystopian museum, it is open to all.
Biodiversity 2100 – a biodiversity campaign
Both scenarios form part of the 'Biodiversity 2100' campaign, which uses social media and a website to present contrasting possible futures. The campaign encourages the public to reflect on the choices they make today, showing that these choices shape the future.
Project result
The Last Species Museum – Experience nature as it once was
In this dystopian world, biodiversity has almost disappeared. Only places like the 'Last Species Museum' preserve what remains of nature, displaying the last surviving species behind glass. Nature has become a luxury and a relic of humanity's failure to tackle pollution, deforestation and climate change.
Carbon Crimes Museum – Experience our past mistakes with all your senses
In this utopia, humanity has reversed the damage to the environment. By 2100, waste and emissions have disappeared, and ecosystems have recovered. The 'Carbon Crimes Museum' displays relics from the Carbon Age, such as plastic bottles, cruise ships and chainsaws, serving as a historical archive and a celebration of humanity's ability to change. Unlike the dystopian museum, it is open to all.
Biodiversity 2100 – a biodiversity campaign
Both scenarios form part of the 'Biodiversity 2100' campaign, which uses social media and a website to present contrasting possible futures. The campaign encourages the public to reflect on the choices they make today, showing that these choices shape the future.
Project result
The Last Species Museum – Experience nature as it once was
In this dystopian world, biodiversity has almost disappeared. Only places like the 'Last Species Museum' preserve what remains of nature, displaying the last surviving species behind glass. Nature has become a luxury and a relic of humanity's failure to tackle pollution, deforestation and climate change.
Carbon Crimes Museum – Experience our past mistakes with all your senses
In this utopia, humanity has reversed the damage to the environment. By 2100, waste and emissions have disappeared, and ecosystems have recovered. The 'Carbon Crimes Museum' displays relics from the Carbon Age, such as plastic bottles, cruise ships and chainsaws, serving as a historical archive and a celebration of humanity's ability to change. Unlike the dystopian museum, it is open to all.
Biodiversity 2100 – a biodiversity campaign
Both scenarios form part of the 'Biodiversity 2100' campaign, which uses social media and a website to present contrasting possible futures. The campaign encourages the public to reflect on the choices they make today, showing that these choices shape the future.
Process
01
Exploration
Multiple possible futures were explored using design futuring methods
02
Strategy
One future scenario was selected and developed into a concrete vision
03
Design
A design language was developed for both the two parks and the campaign
04
Development
The future was made tangible and experiential with the help of AI
Process
01
Exploration
Multiple possible futures were explored using design futuring methods
02
Strategy
One future scenario was selected and developed into a concrete vision
03
Design
A design language was developed for both the two parks and the campaign
04
Development
The future was made tangible and experiential with the help of AI
Process
01
Exploration
Multiple possible futures were explored using design futuring methods
02
Strategy
One future scenario was selected and developed into a concrete vision
03
Design
A design language was developed for both the two parks and the campaign
04
Development
The future was made tangible and experiential with the help of AI
Process
01
Exploration
Multiple possible futures were explored using design futuring methods
02
Strategy
One future scenario was selected and developed into a concrete vision
03
Design
A design language was developed for both the two parks and the campaign
04
Development
The future was made tangible and experiential with the help of AI
Exploration
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Exploration
Exploration
Strategy
Strategy
Strategy
Design
Design
Design
Development
Development
Development
Personal learning
Biodiversity Learning:
I developed a profound understanding of biodiversity, its vital role in sustaining life and the challenges that ecosystems face. This knowledge informed my thoughtful, practical approach to the project.
Design Futuring:
I learnt speculative design methods, using open thinking and backcasting to explore multiple futures and identify ways to achieve specific goals while balancing creativity with plausibility.
AI Tools:
Working with AI image and video tools demonstrated to me how abstract concepts can be transformed into immersive, tangible experiences, showcasing the potential of AI in design and storytelling.
Teamwork:
Working in a small, motivated team emphasised to me how diverse perspectives and creative energy can efficiently drive ideas forward, reinforcing the value of teamwork.
Personal learning
Biodiversity Learning:
I developed a profound understanding of biodiversity, its vital role in sustaining life and the challenges that ecosystems face. This knowledge informed my thoughtful, practical approach to the project.
Design Futuring:
I learnt speculative design methods, using open thinking and backcasting to explore multiple futures and identify ways to achieve specific goals while balancing creativity with plausibility.
AI Tools:
Working with AI image and video tools demonstrated to me how abstract concepts can be transformed into immersive, tangible experiences, showcasing the potential of AI in design and storytelling.
Teamwork:
Working in a small, motivated team emphasised to me how diverse perspectives and creative energy can efficiently drive ideas forward, reinforcing the value of teamwork.
Personal learning
Biodiversity Learning:
I developed a profound understanding of biodiversity, its vital role in sustaining life and the challenges that ecosystems face. This knowledge informed my thoughtful, practical approach to the project.
Design Futuring:
I learnt speculative design methods, using open thinking and backcasting to explore multiple futures and identify ways to achieve specific goals while balancing creativity with plausibility.
AI Tools:
Working with AI image and video tools demonstrated to me how abstract concepts can be transformed into immersive, tangible experiences, showcasing the potential of AI in design and storytelling.
Teamwork:
Working in a small, motivated team emphasised to me how diverse perspectives and creative energy can efficiently drive ideas forward, reinforcing the value of teamwork.
Personal learning
Biodiversity Learning:
I developed a profound understanding of biodiversity, its vital role in sustaining life and the challenges that ecosystems face. This knowledge informed my thoughtful, practical approach to the project.
Design Futuring:
I learnt speculative design methods, using open thinking and backcasting to explore multiple futures and identify ways to achieve specific goals while balancing creativity with plausibility.
AI Tools:
Working with AI image and video tools demonstrated to me how abstract concepts can be transformed into immersive, tangible experiences, showcasing the potential of AI in design and storytelling.
Teamwork:
Working in a small, motivated team emphasised to me how diverse perspectives and creative energy can efficiently drive ideas forward, reinforcing the value of teamwork.
