A glimpse into a future in which urban communities are locally productive, rather than passive consumers, and self-sufficient, rather than dependent on far-away centralised systems.
Through the presentation of experimental and speculative projects and initiatives, the festival celebrates the work of designers, architects, policymakers, researchers and creatives whose goal is shaping (local), (non-linear), (planet-centred), and (post-consumerism) futures.
This year’s Gentler Futures Festival is a 2-day event featuring design, research and architecture projects exploring what it means to design for tomorrow. The program, featuring hands‒on workshops, talks, temporary exhibitions, screenings and live performances, aims to pose questions, launch provocations and inspire new mindsets.