The Design Futures Initiative connects designers, strategists, engineers, scientists, artists and futurists from around the world.
We are the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland chapter - a community at work on speculative design.
We host a wide variety of speakers — thought leaders in the futures and foresight space, who share their insights into tools, methods and mindsets.
We are here for groups and individuals interested in using design tools (Futures Design, Critical Design, Speculative Design, Strategic Foresight, Scifi...) to critically speculate about alternate futures for Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa.
What we do
Our Purpose
Foster a culture of foresight and innovation in Auckland.
Development and visibility of the futures field across the country.
Connecting, supporting, and amplifying existing efforts.
Building a more just, equitable, and sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand for future generations.
Listen to the Futures
Workshop Podcast.
View the Aotearoa
Futures Network Map
Who we are
Our People
What’s Happening?
Events and News
Join us for a meet-up of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Speculative Futures Chapter - a vibrant community of people like you.
Who we collaborate with
Our Partners
Draw on, draw on
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Draw on the supreme sacredness
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To clear, to free the heart, the body and the spirit of mankind
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Rongo, suspended high above us. Draw together! Affirm!
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Draw on, draw on ✴︎ Draw on the supreme sacredness ✴︎ To clear, to free the heart, the body and the spirit of mankind ✴︎ Rongo, suspended high above us. Draw together! Affirm! ✴︎
Unuhia, unuhia
Unuhia ki te uru tapu nui
Kia wātea, kia māmā, te ngākau, te tinana, te wairua i te ara takatā
Koia rā e Rongo, whakairia ake ki runga
Kia tina! TINA! Hui e! TĀIKI E!