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Open Lab Abend: Recycling neu verpackt
Date details
- Date Thursday, 08/October/2026 17:00 bis 20:00
- Venue Futurium
- Address Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin-Mitte
Public transportation
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Train (S-Bahn)
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S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
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- S5
- S7
- S75
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S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
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Bus
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Futurium
- 245
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S+U Hauptbahnhof/Washingtonplatz
- 245
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Schumannstr.
- 147
- M41
- N5
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Charité - Campus Mitte
- 147
- M41
- N5
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Karlplatz
- 245
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S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- 120
- 142
- 147
- M41
- N5
- N20
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- S7B
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- M85
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Berlin, Invalidenpark
- 120
- N6
- N20
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Katharina-Paulus-Str.
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Deutsches Theater
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Robert-Koch-Platz
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Lehrter Str./Invalidenstr.
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Philippstr.
- 142
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Habersaathstr.
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Reichstag/Bundestag
- 100
- M41
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Seydlitzstr.
- 120
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Platz der Republik
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Futurium
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Tram
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S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
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Berlin, Invalidenpark
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Clara-Jaschke-Str.
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Lesser-Ury-Weg
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S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
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S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
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S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Open Lab Evening: Recycling, Repackaged
How AI Brings Visions of the Future for Packaging to Life
© Foto: "Prompting Visions“ auf dem Festival der Zukunft © Fraunhofer UMSICHT
Imagine an AI that translates human thoughts and feelings into visions of the future: Take a look at how we’ll shop, package, and recycle in the future. In this workshop, we’ll explore these visions together and ask: What kind of future for packaging do we actually want?
In this workshop, we’ll showcase AI-generated visions of the future centered on packaging—and compare them with one another. You’ll also learn what self-separating packaging is and how it can make our daily lives easier. Building on this, we’ll discuss together: What ideas can help us shape the future of recycling in the best possible way? And what role do people play in this?
Our future is shaped by visions—yet today’s flood of packaging overwhelms both us and the environment. In the workshop, we’ll show how the “Prompting Visions” project (Fraunhofer UMSICHT) has transformed individual thoughts and feelings about packaging into striking visions of the future. Together, we’ll explore how new technologies can not only change the way we communicate but also make significant strides in recycling.
What is an Open Lab evening?
Every Thursday, things get creative at the Lab. You’ll learn methods like Design Thinking and Future Storytelling, try out 3D printers and laser cutters, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Lab’s projects. There’s something new every week.
Workshop Leader
The workshop is led by Sophie Kramer from Fraunhofer UMSICHT. A trained product designer, she works in the User-Centered Technology research group, focusing on the circular economy and consumer acceptance. In addition to physical product and packaging development, she focuses on digital touchpoints that can facilitate additional information sharing and interactions.
The “Prompting Visions” project was funded through the Fraunhofer network “Science, Art, and Design.” The Fraunhofer Society is a partner of Futurium
More information on “Prompting Visions” is available here:
Information
-> Venue: Futurium Lab Workshop (-1)
-> Admission: free
-> Event language: German
-> Maximum number of participants: 20 people
-> Requirements: No prior knowledge required; bring your own smartphone
-> Recommended age: 16 and older
Accessibility
-> We are a wheelchair-accessible venue.
-> Spaces without seating are available for wheelchair users.
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 & Video
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 ticket for this event. Click here to go to the ticket shop.
-> 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
In this workshop, we’ll showcase AI-generated visions of the future centered on packaging—and compare them with one another. You’ll also learn what self-separating packaging is and how it can make our daily lives easier. Building on this, we’ll discuss together: What ideas can help us shape the future of recycling in the best possible way? And what role do people play in this?
Our future is shaped by visions—yet today’s flood of packaging overwhelms both us and the environment. In the workshop, we’ll show how the “Prompting Visions” project (Fraunhofer UMSICHT) has transformed individual thoughts and feelings about packaging into striking visions of the future. Together, we’ll explore how new technologies can not only change the way we communicate but also make significant strides in recycling.
What is an Open Lab evening?
Every Thursday, things get creative at the Lab. You’ll learn methods like Design Thinking and Future Storytelling, try out 3D printers and laser cutters, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Lab’s projects. There’s something new every week.
Workshop Leader
The workshop is led by Sophie Kramer from Fraunhofer UMSICHT. A trained product designer, she works in the User-Centered Technology research group, focusing on the circular economy and consumer acceptance. In addition to physical product and packaging development, she focuses on digital touchpoints that can facilitate additional information sharing and interactions.
The “Prompting Visions” project was funded through the Fraunhofer network “Science, Art, and Design.” The Fraunhofer Society is a partner of Futurium
More information on “Prompting Visions” is available here:
Information
-> Venue: Futurium Lab Workshop (-1)
-> Admission: free
-> Event language: German
-> Maximum number of participants: 20 people
-> Requirements: No prior knowledge required; bring your own smartphone
-> Recommended age: 16 and older
Accessibility
-> We are a wheelchair-accessible venue.
-> Spaces without seating are available for wheelchair users.
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 & Video
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 ticket for this event. Click here to go to the ticket shop.
-> 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: Workshop Area of the Lab
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