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Degrowth & Capitalism Futures explored as a community

August 17, 2022

Degrowth broadly means shrinking rather than growing economies, so we use less of the world’s energy and resources and put wellbeing ahead of profit.

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Degrowth & Capitalism Futures explored as a community
Degrowth & Capitalism Futures explored as a community
Macro Tends
Degrowth broadly means shrinking rather than growing economies, so we use less of the world’s energy and resources and put wellbeing ahead of profit.
Speculative Design: why it’s key for long term future foresight
Speculative Design for long term future foresight and strategy
Futurist
In an increasingly fast changing world, why is the discipline of speculative design becoming crucial for future trend forecasters and strategists?
forecasting trends like a Futurist
The 6 essential steps to forecasting future trends like a Futurist
Futurist
Within the complexities of Future Trend Foresight, a blend of methodology creativity and personal mission is needed. Here's our blueprint.
Rewilding Future Trend Forecasting
What is the concept of Rewilding Future Trend Forecasting?
Sustainability
Why forecasting future trends needs sustainable and regenerative principles such as rewilding to redefine future foresight for the design and fashion industry.
Why is Trend Forecasting imporant
Why is Trend Forecasting important for the future of Fashion & the Creative Industries?
Trend Forecasting
Trend forecasting is about detecting signs of change and understanding how they point to the future.

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