Foresight and Design Strategy

Foresight

Whether it's next year or next decade, I help clients understand the possibilities for the future, and what they can do about it. 

I use a variety of established foresight methodologies, such as scanning, scenario generation, and backcasting. My research examines the possible interplay between emerging trends to develop rich visions of the future. I do this by conducting exper

I use a variety of established foresight methodologies, such as scanning, scenario generation, and backcasting.

My research examines the possible interplay between emerging trends to develop rich visions of the future. I do this by conducting expert interviews, attending conferences, and reading voraciously. 

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I conduct ethnographic and observational research with users to get a sense of future needs. In particular, I use participatory techniques to gain unique user insights, making users part of the design process.
I am highly experienced in developing design strategies that include unique opportunity spaces, ideal user journeys, and design languages. I work closely with clients to develop strategies that balance their capabilities and their business cont
Images from a future restaurant concept from 2026, Purity, which focuses on purifying food of contaminants in scientifically-dubious ways.  Above, participants are invited to consume "purifying" silver jellies and charcoal pills at the beginni
Each of my workshops are unique, tailored to the participants and the specific needs of the project, and focused on generating actionable results. Workshops have spanned several hours to several days, from one to over one hundred participants, from
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Foresight + Design Strategy = Innovation