Open Lab Evening: Futures Prototyping

Learning to Shape the Future

The future is uncertain—but we can make it tangible. At the “Futures Prototyping” Open Lab evening, you’ll learn how we can explore and bring alternative futures to life through speculative design and future artifacts.

Speculative design uses the method of futures prototyping to create visual and physical designs of possible future scenarios. They open up new perspectives, spark debate, and help us develop our own visions. These methods allow us to think playfully about possible developments—and to actively participate in shaping the future ourselves.

We focus on the relationship between humans and machines, because technology today is much more than just a tool: it is part of our everyday lives, influencing how we think and how we live together. We talk to machines, trust their decisions, and let them guide and advise us. Sometimes we even get the impression that they understand us emotionally. These interactions with technology are changing how we work, feel, and perceive ourselves. At the same time, we ask ourselves: What is there to gain—and to lose? And how do we want to shape our future with technology?



In this workshop, we’ll look ahead together:

-> How do we want to coexist with technology?

-> Which tasks should machines take on, and which should remain with us humans?

-> How are our bodies, our abilities, and our self-image changing as a result of technology?

-> What new forms of closeness, interaction, and relationships between humans and machines are emerging?



Workshop Facilitator

-> The Berlin Ideas Lab is a laboratory for transformational design. The team supports organizations in the design process of sustainable product and service innovations, as well as desirable visions of the future, using methods from futures studies, design thinking, and visual storytelling.



Information

-> Venue: Futurium Lab Workshop, Futurium Lab Workshop

-> Admission: Free

-> Registration is required.

-> Remaining tickets are available on-site.

-> Event language: German

-> Maximum number of participants: 30 people

-> The event is open to anyone aged 16 and older.

-> Duration: 3 hours

-> Requirements: No prior knowledge required



Accessibility

-> We are a wheelchair-accessible venue.

-> Spaces without seating are available for people in wheelchairs.

The future is for everyone! The Futurium aims to be accessible to all. If you have any additional accessibility needs, please let us know. We’ll do our best to accommodate them:

Here you’ll find all the information about accessibility:



Photos & Videos

-> Photos and videos will be taken during the event. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please let us know in advance.



Tickets

-> You’ll need a free ticket for this event.

-> Due to limited seating, only one ticket per person can be booked.

The Futurium thrives on big ideas—and small contributions. With a donation, you help make the future possible! You can support the Futurium here:



Translated with DeepL

Meeting point: Futurium Lab Workshop

Next date:

• Date Thursday, 26/November/2026 17:00 bis 20:00
• Venue Futurium
• Address Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin-Mitte