“Natural Stone Shows Huge Potential to Reduce the Carbon-Footprint of Construction”

In this article, César Rodríguez-Garavito shares the development of the mural he has been working on with artist Elena Landinez. Representing many years of research into activism to protect the rights

In this research update, More-than-human Fellow Feifei Zhou, focuses on Kupang Bay in West Timor to examine traditional fishing practices threatened by coastal erosion and salt mining. The final piece

We are seeking a highly organised Coordinator to join our fast-paced programme. The Future Observatory Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for project participants, supporters, as well as

As part of a broader initiative to advance research in more-than-human design – recently reflected on in a blog post by Future Observatory director, Justin McGuirk – we are thrilled to introduce the

In this latest interview with Future Observatory researchers, we are introducing Katharine Willis and Ashita Gupta – the academic team leading Make Space for BEES, a Design Exchange Partnership

We are seeking a Head of Curatorial Programme to lead an exciting phase of our Future Observatory: Design the Green Transition programme. This is a unique opportunity to shape how design research

In the latest of our interviews with Future Observatory researchers, we would like to introduce you to Paul Rodgers and Mel Woods – co-Directors of Design HOPES (Healthy Organisation in a Place-based

Understanding the potential of designing with and for other species and living systems feels like an urgent undertaking. That is why we adopted More than Human as an ongoing research theme for 2024-5

We are delighted to bring you Issue 02 of Future Observatory Journal. We launched the journal earlier this year to explore more expansive narratives for design that respond to the true scale of the

Earlier this month I attended Circular Design Week in Taiwan, and had the opportunity to join a group of people from various backgrounds – design, engineering, food, publishing – curious to see some

In conversation with Future Observatory coordinator Leilah Hirson-Comley, Nick and Rupert share how their Design Exchange Partnership is exploring new ways to record and experience urban biodiversity.

In conversation with Future Observatory coordinator Leilah Hirson-Comley, Jo Walton shares how his Design Accelerator project is helping the cultural sector improve its digital sustainability.

Wonky Brick makes visible the journeys of the materials used in Design Researchers in Residence: Solar

The time for the residency open call has rolled around once again. For its fourth consecutive year, Future Observatory is excited to share the open call for our programme, Design Researchers in