Speculative Design Toolkit Empowering Public Sector Innovation for the Future of Mobility

Speculative Design Toolkit Empowering Public Sector Innovation for the Future of Mobility

Description

Service design collaboration with Volkswagen Sustainability Council research lab. 

Designed and delivered an effective and highly collaborative toolkit empowering innovation capabilities. Fostering structured yet open-ended dialogue, breaking down silos and accelerating co-creation. 

The toolkit’s provocative prompts inspired teams to challenge assumptions and reimagine mobility, materials, and user experiences in bold new ways. The modular design allowed teams to apply it across sustainability initiatives, embedding a culture of speculative thinking within the organization. 

Outcome

  • Designed and delivered a highly collaborative toolkit for the Volkswagen Sustainability Council's newly founded research lab, enabling teams from diverse backgrounds (e.g., engineers, designers, strategists) to align on visionary goals. 
  • Applied speculative design methodology to push users beyond incremental ideation, helping them explore radical, sustainable futures. 
  • Empowered Volkswagen’s research lab with a reusable, adaptable framework for ongoing innovation. 
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