collaborations
for future
Collaborations for Future
In the Netherlands, professionals are stepping up to address societal challenges like sustainability and climate change. While research shows the power of these efforts, outdated systems often limit their potential. The Collaborations for Future program tackles this by fostering partnerships between designers and climate scientists. Over nine months, it created a space for experimentation, breaking free from rigid structures to explore new ways of working. The result? A blueprint for change, proving collaboration can drive real impact.
So, what makes interdisciplinary partnerships work? Collaborations for Future: The Blueprints dives into this question, offering a practical guide for designing impactful collaborations. Drawing from nine months of insights, it highlights how creative and scientific expertise can align to tackle climate challenges. Packed with real-world methodologies, it reveals what conditions foster success and why open-ended collaboration sparks innovation. Whether you're starting fresh or rethinking old approaches, this guide is your roadmap for meaningful change.
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Ten brave attempts
to do something
in response to
the climate crisis
What happens when 10 designers and 10 climate scientists work together in 1-on-1 collaborations with no set brief? Inside this space you will hear 10 stories of collaborations that each look at a different aspect of the climate crisis, from the birds in the sky to the ice in the Antarctic and the energy in our homes.
Climate change will not only affect the way designers and scientists work, but also how each of us approaches challenges and uncertainty. The 20 collaborators share how they navigated this uncertainty together and learned to collaborate.
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The exhibition is now closed—but don’t worry, it’s hitting the road! Keep an eye out for tour updates on the official channels of Foundation We Are.
Still want to experience the full exhibition? We’ve created a dedicated page where you can explore the audio tour and all the works online. Take a look!
Experience the exhibition online