how will we create?

Events at a glance

Our programme of activity looked at the role of creativity in tackling the major challenges of our time.  

Creative thinkers and designers shape our environment both real and virtual and the products, systems and services we use every day but can creativity save the world? Approximately 80% of the environmental impact of products and services are determined in the early stages of design. Experts from varied disciplines and sectors gathered to explore how creativity can be harnessed to solve social, technological, environmental and economic issues, and build a more sustainable future for all. 

Topics covered included:  

• Designing for the future 

• Creativity and climate change 

• Social responsibility and designing for ‘good’ 

• Multi-disciplinary creative collaboration 

• The power of partnerships when addressing global challenges 

Global questions our programme explored include: 

• How can we create to address social, environmental and economic issues to build a sustainable future? 

• How can creators collaborate with government and wider industries to solve global challenges? 

• How do we design for the future? 

• How can creativity and technology be harnessed for the good? 

• How do we create cities of the future? 

• What will the built environment look like in the future?