Design is everywhere - in the products we use, the systems we navigate, and the decisions we make. Whether we’re intentional about it or not... we’re all designing something.

But with so much ado about AI 🤖 - from chatbots to decision engines - How might we ensure what we build stays truly human?

What does Human-Centred Design look like in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, automation, and scale?

Welcome to FutureCraft, a lively, hands-on design workshop where designers and non-designers come together to explore big questions through playful creativity and practical tools.

In this 90-minute experience, you’ll hear from some of Australia’s most respected Design Leaders from the Education Sector, the ABC, and the University of Melbourne - each sharing a lightning “Design Nugget” from their world, followed by an interactive mini-activity.

Together, we’ll explore:

🧠 Intentionality in Everyday Design
🌍 Designing for All of Humanity
🔗 Designing for Relationships & Complexity
👁 Zooming In and Out
🤖 Designing in an AI World

After the talks, you’ll jump into a mini design sprint with others, bringing a real-world challenge (or borrowing someone else’s!) and experimenting with tried-and-tested human-centred design tools.

👥 Who Should Join:

Designers, developers, product thinkers, and educators

Public sector professionals, researchers, and curious humans

Anyone who’s ever said, “This could be better” - and wants to learn how

🕔 Workshop Agenda:

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Welcome notes

05:30 PM - 05:45 PM: Icebreaker

05:45 PM - 06:00 PM: Design Nuggets from Speakers

06:00 PM - 06:15 PM: Problem framing - Form teams activity - Break

06:15 PM - 07:45 PM: Workshop

07:45 PM - 08:15 PM: Networking & Review solutions

08:15 PM - 08:30 PM: Fun Winners awards & Reflection

Come try it for yourself. Bring a problem, bring a non-designer friend, and dive into a “show-me-not-tell-me” design experience that might just change how you see the world.

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