About this session
Future Artifacts Studio: Make a Possible Future Tangible is a 90-minute to half-day futures thinking workshop for teams who want to explore a possible future by making an object that could exist there. It runs live online or in person.
Holding a product, poster or document from a plausible future makes abstract trends concrete, so teams can discuss what it would mean for their work.
Participants leave with a clearer view of the assumptions behind their plans and a short list of signals worth watching or testing now.
What your people take away
- Create an artifact from a plausible future scenario
- Use it to surface assumptions and consequences
- Discuss what that future would mean for your work
- Decide what's worth watching or testing now
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What each length covers
90 minutes
Make an object from the futureTeams pick a plausible future scenario and make an artifact that could exist there, such as a product, notice or job ad. They use it to start a concrete conversation about what could change.
- Create an artifact from a plausible future scenario
- Use the artifact to surface assumptions
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Create an artifact from a plausible future scenario and Use the artifact to surface assumptions.
Half day
Make, explore and decide what's nextAdds structured work on the assumptions and consequences the artifact reveals, then a decision on what to watch or test now. Teams leave with a short list of signals and next steps.
- Create an artifact from a plausible future scenario
- Use the artifact to surface assumptions
- Explore the consequences
- Decide what's worth watching or testing now
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Create an artifact from a plausible future scenario
Every length- Choose a plausible scenarioTeams start from a short scenario based on trends relevant to their organization.
- Decide what object could exist thereGroups pick an everyday item, such as a product label, policy, job ad or headline, from that future.
- Make it quicklyUsing paper, craft materials or simple digital tools, teams make a rough but believable version.
Use the artifact to surface assumptions
Every length- Present the artifact in roleEach team introduces its artifact as if it already exists, and others react to it.
- List the assumptions behind itGroups note what would need to be true for the artifact to exist.
Explore the consequences
Half day only- Trace effects on people and workTeams map who would benefit, who would struggle and what would change in their roles.
- Look for unintended effectsGroups consider second-order consequences that are easy to miss at first.
Decide what's worth watching or testing now
Half day only- Identify early signalsTeams list the signs that would show this future is becoming more likely.
- Choose small testsGroups pick one or two low-cost experiments or conversations to start now.
- Agree who will follow upEach signal and test gets an owner and a date to revisit.
Tools and materials
- Future scenario cards
- Artifact making kit, provided in person
- Digital templates for online sessions
- Assumptions map
- Signals and tests tracker
Who it’s for
- Strategy and planning teams
- Innovation and product teams
- Leaders preparing for change in their sector
- Teams starting long-term planning
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Future Artifacts Studio: Make a Possible Future Tangible
How long is Future Artifacts Studio: Make a Possible Future Tangible?
Future Artifacts Studio: Make a Possible Future Tangible runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Create an artifact from a plausible future scenario and Use the artifact to surface assumptions. A half-day session adds Explore the consequences and Decide what's worth watching or testing now.
Can Future Artifacts Studio: Make a Possible Future Tangible be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Future Artifacts Studio: Make a Possible Future Tangible?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Future Artifacts Studio: Make a Possible Future Tangible to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.