Design Futures Aotearoa is a community at work on futures design, we connect designers, strategists, engineers, scientists, artists and futurists from around Aotearoa New Zealand.

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 foresight & futures tools to explore possible futures for Aotearoa New Zealand.

What we do
Our Purpose

  • Foster a culture of foresight and innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • 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.

Who we are
Our People

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What’s Happening?
Events and News

Join us for a Design Futures Aotearoa event, webinar and/or community of practice - a vibrant community of future-focused humans 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!