About the Workshop
We face a world of increasingly unpredictable, large-scale events like global outbreaks of diseases and political strife. Robust strategic planning and innovating have become more crucial than ever.
But we are often at a loss about how to envision and prepare for our futures. With existing methods such as design thinking, how far ahead are we really looking? Are there larger opportunities and longer-term risks that might be overlooked?
In this 2-day in-person hands-on workshop, Studio Dojo introduces how the field of Futures Thinking enables individuals and organisations to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
Embark on a guided journey to explore your own perceptions of the future, expand your possibilities, and learn how such reflections could be useful alongside design processes.
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamentals of Futures Thinking
Learn the philosophy, mindsets & processes to help you think of, anticipate and create futures - Imagine & Prototype Future Scenarios
Expand your possible futures, broaden your choices, inform your future actions - Interaction of Futures Thinking & Design Thinking
Learn how the two disciplines complement each other.
This is for you if…
- A designer and changemaker wanting to have more tools for change under your belt.
- Curious about the increasingly popular field of Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight.
- Looking for a quick taster experience before diving deeper.
- Working within a larger ecosystem to bring about better outcomes.
- Supporting strategic visioning of products, services, teams or organisations.
About the Trainer
Hong Khai Seng
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, STUDIO DOJO
Throughout his 20-year career, Khai Seng has conducted more than 1,000 design research sessions, including stakeholder interviews, in-depth interviews, user testing, contextual inquiry, diary studies and in-field ethnographic research. He has also managed and coached research teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What’s the size of the workshop?
We are planning for 24 participants. - I can’t make it for these dates. Is there another run of this workshop?
The runs for 2025 are planned as listed. Please follow us on our social media (LinkedIn, Instagram) to get updated when the dates for our 2026 schedule is released (around end December). - Are there group discounts?
If you are purchasing tickets to this workshop as a group, we will extend the early bird rates to the group. - Is Studio Dojo GST-registered?
The fees for our workshops are nett price, as indicated on our website. Studio Dojo is not GST-registered (yet). - I’m from a government agency, can you please submit an e-invoice instead?
Yes, we can! Please contact Zilin at billing@studiodojo.com with the necessary information. - I would like to claim the workshop fees from my organisation. Please advise on how I can register for this workshop.
Kindly contact Zilin at billing@studiodojo.com and she will follow-up with you based on your organisation’s requirements, as much as possible. - Can I use my SkillsFuture credit (SFC) for this workshop?
At the moment, our workshops are not eligible for SFC claims nor any other training grants/subsidies.
Testimonials from past participants
“I have attended different Futures Thinking lessons and this has been the most fun and enlightening one! Have learnt new things as well :)”
M. Ibnur RashadGUILD, Chief Innovation Officer
“The workshop can open your mind to different perspectives of world possibilities!”
CherielynOD practitioner
“If you are looking to create more holistic and better designed solutions that also happen to be fit for the future, this workshop will give you the tools and knowledge on how to do that.”
DebraOD practitioner in training
“Learn how to utilise imagination and creativity to inspire change at work!”
Ismail
“Go for it, its worth every minute.”
Nafisah AB
“Framework would help re imagine your future.”
KeziaAleph Labs, UX Researcher
“It is an interesting perspective that could change the way in your methods of working.”
Beatrice Mak
“Be curious and have fun!”
Jun HanGXS Bank, Product Designer
“There were many learning takeaways and it’s very inspiring for anyone who aren’t sure how to apply future thinking should come!”
JulieSGN, Senior Lead in User Insights and Service Design
“With the rapid rate of change, generating multiple futures and possibilities is a key mindset and skillset to cultivate - for both ourselves and our organisations. Highly recommend for an overview.”
Jael Chng
“Designing Desirable Futures introduced a variety of knowledge: some theory underpinning Futures Thinking, actual examples. But it also provides experiential, hands-on learning that was very playful and engaging. It’s fun to think about the possibilities of FT in work and personal life.”
QingSeoulbeats, Managing Editor
“Informative and engaging session on Futures thinking! Great job!”
KikuzawaCentre for Liveable Cities (CLC)
“Provides a great framework to let one see a different perspective in how we ideate new ideas for the future.”
PatConnected Freight, UXD
“The frameworks shared were very digestible and felt easy to apply to outside the workshop context.”
Xin YiDesign Researcher
2025 Runs
Registration to open soon:
Format
Full-day, 9.30am-6.30pm
In-person Workshop
Ticket Types
Early Bird: S$700
Regular Price: S$800