Phenomena: Co-Designing Planetary Care Through Joy

Many narratives about the future of our planet—whether through forecasting or science fiction—are often dystopian. Within this framework, fear becomes the catalyst for change. But how can we be certain that our solutions will lead to positive outcomes? PHENOMENA is a world-building tool and experience that approaches caring for our planet through the radical act of joy. This workshop fosters open collaboration within smaller, cross-disciplinary teams through participatory methods that situate play as central to the design process. The tool is intended to deeply humanize design thinking, establish meaningful connections with our planet, and democratize the pursuit of solving world problems.