{"id":15,"date":"2023-12-04T09:52:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T09:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/fof2024\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2024-03-13T20:53:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T20:53:18","slug":"the-future-is-a-work-in-progress","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/fof2024\/the-future-is-a-work-in-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"The future is a work in progress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design has Power. It is the ultimate interdisciplinary enabler.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embark upon a journey of discovery as we share the culmination of five years dedicated pursuit of knowledge, funded through a groundbreaking E3 initiative by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/councils\/research-england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research England<\/a>&nbsp;in 2019. During this time four centres of design-research excellence across the UK applied their expertise to work at the intersection of design and global challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Centre for Print Research, University of the West of England, Bristol<\/a><br>CFPR is a unique, multidisciplinary research centre that combines knowledge and skills across traditional and digital techniques to reflect, innovate and find creative solutions for the future of print.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bbe.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Newcastle University &amp; Northumbria University<\/a> (HBBE)<br>HBBE&nbsp;brings together architects, designers, engineers and bioscientists to work across disciplines and scales to create built environments which are life-sustaining and sustained by life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/imagination.lancaster.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ImaginationLancaster, Lancaster University<\/a><br>ImaginationLancaster provides a uniquely powerful bridge between industry, society and policy. Directly and through collaboration our design-led research contributes to a healthier, more prosperous, and sustainable world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shu.ac.uk\/lab4living\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lab4Living, Sheffield Hallam University<\/a><br>Design for life and for living.&nbsp;An interdisciplinary community of researchers across design, healthcare and creative practices working together to address real world issues that impact on health and wellbeing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite you to a unique gathering where all four centres unite in one time and place at Lancaster University (UK), where we will explore the complexities of our future world. A forum sharing not only the insights, impact, and transformative implications we have learned, but also why they matter. Welcome to a gathering that demonstrates how design research transcends disciplines, challenges assumptions, and shapes the very fabric of tomorrow.<br><br><strong>The future is a work in progress exhibition<\/strong><br><br>Glimpse possible futures of designing for a world in constant flux. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/fof2024\/the-exhibition\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/fof2024\/the-exhibition\/\">exhibition<\/a> of cutting-edge interdisciplinary design research from four design-research centres of excellence across the UK. Participants can experience the exhibition as part of this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The full programme and speakers are below with  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/fof2024\/the-future-is-a-work-in-progress\/the-future-is-a-work-in-progress-speakers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/fof2024\/the-future-is-a-work-in-progress\/the-future-is-a-work-in-progress-speakers\/\">speaker bios here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registrations for this event are now closed.<br><br><strong>The future is a work in progress<\/strong>, <strong>Friday 15th March,<\/strong><br><strong> LICA Building, Lancaster University<\/strong><br><br><strong>Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>09:00 &#8211; Welcome and refreshments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>09:30 &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/lica\/people\/nick-dunn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professor Nick Dunn<\/a>, Executive Director of ImaginationLancaster and Chair of Urban Design.\u00a0<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/lica\/people\/rachel-cooper2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/lica\/people\/rachel-cooper2\">Rachel Cooper, OBE<\/a>, Distinguished Professor of Design Management and Policy and Director of ImaginationLancaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Opening talks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/sci-tech\/about-us\/people\/andy-schofield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professor Andy Schofield,<\/a>\u00a0Vice Chancellor of Lancaster University<br><br>Dr Geoff Hill, Senior Policy Advisor, UK Research and Innovation<br><br><br><strong>09.50 &#8211; Designing for health and wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover valuable insights from research centred around the relationship between design and health and wellbeing. Learn of the innovative approaches we have developed around the role of design to promote a healthy, connected, ageing population, and understand what this could mean for our future home and built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Panellists<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/shaila-afroj\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/shaila-afroj\/\">Dr Shaila Afro<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-future-is-a-work-in-progress-tickets-739406734447?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">j<\/a>, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Fine Print Research, UWE Bristol.<br><em>Wearable e-textiles for healthy aging population.<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shu.ac.uk\/about-us\/our-people\/staff-profiles\/claire-craig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claire Craig,\u00a0<\/a>Professor of Design and Creative Practise in Health and Co-Director of Lab4Living, Sheffield Hallam University.<br><em>The 100 year life: lessons on the role of designing for wellbeing throughout the life-course.<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/arts-and-social-sciences\/people\/emmanuel-tsekleves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emmanuel Tsekleves,\u00a0<\/a>Professor in Global Health Design Innovation, Lancaster University.<br><em>The Futures of Human Reproduction: The role of Design.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Responder: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheffield.ac.uk\/smph\/gail-mountain\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sheffield.ac.uk\/smph\/gail-mountain\">Gail Mountain<\/a>, Professor Emeritus at Bradford and Honorary Professor of Health Services Research at the University of Sheffield\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10.40 &#8211; Designing for net zero futures<\/strong><br><br>Explore the use of design-led, interdisciplinary research as a catalyst for accelerating our slow march toward &#8216;net zero&#8217;. Design research transcends and paves the way for more-than-human, equitable solutions to the intricate challenges posed by the climate crisis and biodiversity loss. Move beyond mere &#8216;sustainability&#8217;. Join us in envisioning designs that minimise harm and contribute to positive social and environmental impacts.<br><br><strong>Panellists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/tavs-jorgensen\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/tavs-jorgensen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Tavs Jorgenson<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/tavs-jorgensen\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/tavs-jorgensen\/\">,<\/a>\u00a0Associate Professor and AHRC Leadership Fellow at the Centre for Print Research, UWE, Bristol.<br><em>Digital Toolmaking for Cob Brick Extrusion.<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shu.ac.uk\/about-us\/our-people\/staff-profiles\/kaisu-koski\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Kaisu Koski,<\/a>\u00a0Associate Professor for Art and Design, Sheffield Hallam University.<br><em>Rethinking multispecies relationships in the Arctic.<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/lica\/people\/michael-stead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Mike Stead,<\/a>\u00a0Lecturer in Sustainable Design Futures, Lancaster University.<br><em>Beyond Zero: Sustainable Futures By Design. <\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/apl\/people\/profile\/benbridgens.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ben Bridgens,<\/a>\u00a0Professor of Regenerative Architecture at Newcastle University and co-director of the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment.<br><em>The future of the built environment: life-sustaining and sustained by life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Responder:<\/strong> Justin McGuirk, Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/futureobservatory.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/futureobservatory.org\">Future Observatory<\/a> at the Design Museum.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11:30 &#8211; Break and refreshments<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11.50 &#8211; Designing across disciplines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delve into the transformative power of diverse disciplines collaborating through design-led research, transcending boundaries and fostering innovation. Join us in redefining what is possible as we share the challenges and stories of working at the intersection of ideas, methods, and disciplines, creating space for groundbreaking outcomes to emerge.<br><br><strong>Panellists<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/xavier-aure-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/xavier-aure-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Xavier Aure<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/xavier-aure-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/xavier-aure-2\/\">,<\/a>\u00a0AHRC Research, Development and Engagement Fellow, UWE, Bristol.<br><em>The scanner is a work in progress<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shu.ac.uk\/about-us\/our-people\/staff-profiles\/paul-chamberlain#firstSection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul Chamberlain,<\/a>\u00a0Professor of Design and Co-Director of Lab4Living, Sheffield Hallam University.<br><em>A disciplined approach to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary working.<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/lica\/people\/paul-cureton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Paul Cureton,<\/a>\u00a0Senior Lecturer in Design, Lancaster University.<br><em>Geodesign and Urban Digital Twins<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/apl\/people\/profile\/janescott.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Jane Scott,<\/a>\u00a0Academic Track Fellow in the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Newcastle University.<br><em>The Living Textiles Interface: Design at the intersection of biotechnology and the built environment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Responder:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/carinna-parraman\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/carinna-parraman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professor Carinna Parraman<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/carinna-parraman\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cfpr.uwe.ac.uk\/people\/carinna-parraman\/\">,<\/a> Director of the Centre for Print Research, UWE, Bristol<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12:40 &#8211; Reflections and wrap up<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/arts-and-social-sciences\/people\/christopher-frayling\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/arts-and-social-sciences\/people\/christopher-frayling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professor Sir Christopher Frayling<\/a>, Distinguished Professor, Lancaster University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>13:00 &#8211; Lunch and conversation,<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;exhibition viewing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>14:30 &#8211; Event close.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registrations for this event are now closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Festival of Futures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/imagination.lancaster.ac.uk\/update\/festival-of-futures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Festival of Futures<\/a>&nbsp;is the culmination of the \u00a313.2M Beyond Imagination Project funded by Research England and Lancaster University demonstrating how cutting-edge design research can contribute to a healthier,&nbsp;more&nbsp;prosperous and sustainable world.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Design has Power. 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