planetary
dreaming
Designing the future
planetary
dreaming
Designing the future
We invite everyone to explore the new evolution in design and design thinking, shifting our focus from human to planet
Planetary Dreaming is…
Absolute Sustainability
Turning planetary boundaries into planetary possibilities
Entangled Nature
Acknowledging the interconnectedness of all life
Intergenerational Justice
Considering the legacy we leave for future generations
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Initiatives
Fashion professionals envision the substantial strides they've made as they look back from the future, having fundamentally transformed the industry.
Fashion professionals envision the substantial strides they've made as they look back from the future, having fundamentally transformed the industry.
How can we make the complex and often overwhelming findings of the IPCC’s latest report connect with people? The Climate Expedition, a project involving students at the Royal Danish Academy, aims to do just that by transforming dense scientific analyses into creative and accessible formats that inspire both understanding and action.
How can we make the complex and often overwhelming findings of the IPCC’s latest report connect with people? The Climate Expedition, a project involving students at the Royal Danish Academy, aims to do just that by transforming dense scientific analyses into creative and accessible formats that inspire both understanding and action.
DesignWISE is a research-based tool rooted in design thinking and systemic leadership. It is an invitation to reflect on the interrelations between consciousness and matter, the internal and external aspects of all forms of design
DesignWISE is a research-based tool rooted in design thinking and systemic leadership. It is an invitation to reflect on the interrelations between consciousness and matter, the internal and external aspects of all forms of design
Explore our toolkit to drive sustainable change in fashion. Use future stories, strategy cards, and templates to shape your brand’s impact.
By Brian Frandsen----Published On: September 1st, 2024----Categories: Tools----Tags: Education, Future Design, Human culture, Social Movements, Story telling, Sustainability, technology, Transforming Humanity----Rootnet of Dreams is more than a method—it is a transformative workshop format designed to spark and sustain essential conversations about the future
By Frida Brock Jeppesen----Published On: August 30th, 2024----Categories: Art projects----Tags: Art, Collaboration, Earth Wisdom, Engagement, Human culture, Social Movements, Transforming Humanity----At Clever, the largest provider of charge points and e-mobility operator in the Nordic region, design, architecture, and biodiversity conservation are employed to facilitate societal change through sustainable mobility solutions.
By Ida Engholm----Published On: June 9th, 2024----Categories: Cases----Tags: Case, Collaboration, Innovation, Organizational change, Sustainability, technology----Engaging and inspiring everybody to think and act for the future. What we do and don’t in life, echoes in eternity so the future is our client.
By Christian Faber----Published On: April 26th, 2024----Categories: Cases----Tags: Art, Experimentation, Human culture, Story telling, Sustainability, technology, Transforming Humanity----In a world rife with global crises, from political turmoil to humanitarian disasters, there’s a growing realization that traditional approaches may no longer suffice. We have to expand the way we think, beyond the known limitations of our conscious mind.
By Louise Mazanti----Published On: April 2nd, 2024----Categories: Viewpoints----Tags: Human culture, mindwork, Social Movements, Transforming Humanity----The video installation aims to promote a new design paradigm with a shift in focus from the human scale and human preferences and needs to a life- or planet-centred view
By Ida Engholm----Published On: August 14th, 2024----Categories: Art projects----Tags: Art, Earth Wisdom, Engagement, Experimentation, Human culture, Social Movements, Sustainability, Transforming Humanity----A collaboration between art, architecture and local community gave birth to a breathtaking space to discuss and explore deeper sustainability
By Morten Meldgaard----Published On: April 22nd, 2024----Categories: Art projects----Tags: Art, Earth Wisdom, Engagement, Experimentation, Human culture, Social Movements, Sustainability, Transforming Humanity----Three playful provocative, interactive commentaries on systemic issues of consumption, capitalism and sustainability
By Jakob Ion Wille----Published On: April 26th, 2024----Categories: Art projects----Tags: Art, Collaboration, Engagement, Experimentation, Future Design, Innovation, Prototyping, Social Movements, Story telling, Sustainability, System thinking----Keynote presentation: About Planetary Dreaming. Introduction by Ida Engholm and Jakob Ion Wille. Explore slideshow and presentation notes.
By Ida Engholm----Published On: April 17th, 2024----Categories: Mission, Tools----Tags: Collaboration, Engagement, Future Design, Human culture, Innovation, Planetary Boundaries, Social Movements, Sustainability, System thinking, Transforming Humanity----On the spring equinox of 2024, the first circle of Planetary Dreamers convened to explore the deeper human capacities needed to foster a regenerative and sustainable future.
By Brian Frandsen----Published On: April 10th, 2024----Categories: Viewpoints----Tags: Collaboration, Earth Wisdom, Engagement, Human culture, Planetary Boundaries, Social Movements, Sustainability, Transforming Humanity----A step-by-step guide to facilitate action-oriented workshops focused on using imagination and dreams to envision alternative futures.
By Brian Frandsen----Published On: April 22nd, 2024----Categories: Tools----Tags: Collaboration, Future Design, Human culture, Innovation, mindwork, Prototyping, Social Movements, Transforming Humanity----Crating new worlds lies at the core of storytelling and envisioning future scenarios. Begin your journey of crafting inspiring universes with this tool.
By Jakob Ion Wille----Published On: April 10th, 2024----Categories: Tools----Tags: Collaboration, Future Design, Prototyping, Transforming Humanity----
The planetary dreamers are exploring the new evolution of design!
I feel like a planetary dreamer when trying to grasp the vastness of space, the breath in my lungs, and the possible mind of a stone.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I am actively participating in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future, driven by collective imagination and strategic foresight.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I find my self amongst people trying to grasp the most beautiful way to be a bigger we.
I feel like a planetary dreamer the most when I visit my favourite old oak in the forest where I often take walks, and I get a feeling of being just a tiny part of a bigger whole that stretching both time and space
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I take a swim in the ocean, harbour or beach, and the water is clear and clean
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I help people and plants develop and grow in a sustainable manner.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I am part of a diverse community trying to find design solutions together for a better future
The world is not made of atoms, is made of stories, as somebody said. Of course dreams, imaginations and stories are not enough if we want to change the world for the better, but it is where it all begins. If you cannot dream, imagine or tell stories about the future, you cannot change it.
For me, planetary dreaming is not about the big scope but rather about re-experiencing the world around us—connecting to the poetry of our everyday lives, which we have forgotten because of habitualization.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I question status quo and try to focus on what's important, both for humanity and the planet.
I feel like at planetary dreamer when I activate the power of entanglement between all species to common action.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I close my eyes and lean into the moment's deepest hopes and dreams for our shared thriving future.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I am surrounded by people who dare to imagine a thriving future for all species together.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I talk about desirable futures with friends, realizing that we all hope for the same simple things to make us happy.
I feel like a planetary dreamer, when I allow the vision of a common peaceful humanity guide the dream.
Jeg føler mig som en planetær drømmer, når jeg forbinder mennesker i samtaler om temaer, der kan flytte en dagsorden / I feel like a planetary dreamer when I connect people in conversations about topics that can shift an agenda
I feel most like a planetary dreamer when I draw on my wealth of life experiences to guide others through transformative journeys of self-discovery and healing, inspiring them to get closer to innovation and action.
I feel like a planetary dreamer, when I work with my team in Portugal on introducing regenerative principles in our business and around us; feeling part of a bigger cause and feeling the interconnectedness and interdependence.
I am a planetary dreamer when I’m stopping up and letting others in, when I’m questioning norms and a part of communities where we together are dedicated to giving more than we take.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I take part in creating platforms and communities where people unite to dream, play, learn, connect, experiment and imagine together!
To me, planetary dreaming is about becoming and daring what's Planetar(il)y Punk—embodying concepts and desires that celebrate the inherent weirdness of our reality and embrace our ability to imagine and relate.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when insisting that we as a collective can always do better in creating a caring and sustainable future.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when we collectively use creativity as a tool to imagine and realise new ways of living in the new normal.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when our behaviour and habits are in sync with a regenerative mindset.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I engage in meaningful conversations that challenge the status quo and envision new possibilities; and in connecting diverse communities to share knowledge and ideas for a better future.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I dwell on a future within planetary boundaries – and when, together with others, I give space and agency to let new things grow slowly
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I smell the soil in April, taste strawberries in July, listen to the wind in September and enjoy the beauty of a snowflake in February.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when being part of a positive change that gives hope and a glimpse of a better, greener, and more caring future. A future where we care more about giving, than harvesting.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when my imagination takes flight, envisioning an alternative future where regenerative practices thrive and humanity lives in deep connection with nature.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I facilitate group fields of consciousness that makes us feel connected and touching the not-yet-known.
I feel like a planetary dreamer, when we create presence through a calm breath – preferably in a circle.
I have felt like a PD since March 2024, but find it difficult to put this feeling into words, that might resonate with otters (pun partially intended).
As a typical human being of the 'pink pineapple' tribe, I want to communicate with that shines, glitters and sparkles in the universe for a fun and better planet.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I experience unselfing and make decisions as part of a bigger lifecycle.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I close my eyes and contemplate the mimetic properties of cuttlefish and octopuses.
I feel like a planetary dreamer when I sit with people under the stars knowing that we are all made of star dust.