About us
At the Future Design Institute, we believe that organisations become more future-proof when they actively include the future in their decision-making. Too often, the focus is on the short term. That needs to change.
Inspired by the Japanese founders of the Future Design method – Tatsuyoshi Saijo and Yoshinori Nakagawa – we successfully apply this approach in the financial sector, among others.
The outcome? It works. Participants discover new perspectives, think more creatively, and experience the power of taking decisions with a long-term view.
A multidisciplinary team
Our team has a broad palette of disciplines, from business administration to philosophy and earth sciences, which we connect in our transition-scientific-knowledge. This enables our team to work with a wide range of organisations, as well as productively translate between different disciplines and sectors.
Our approach
We believe in a world where organisations make their decisions with an eye on the long term and future generations. With Future Design, we help organisations think outside the box, gain new insights and develop strategies that are sustainable and future-proof. We do this in a way that is energetic, empathic and action-oriented: no abstract visions of the future, but concrete tools that you can start using today.
Our team
Anie
Aniek is no stranger to the sustainability movement, where she has been building a brighter future for years. With her backpack full of experience and knowledge, she likes to ask critical questions, always with the aim of bringing people closer together. As an enthusiastic speaker, she uses her talent for storytelling to inspire people to make sustainable choices and bring about change. Her knowledge, experience and perseverance make Aniek a real future builder!
Anie
Our Nino steals the show both in front of and behind the scenes. With his unprecedented energy and creativity, he knows how to enthuse and inspire people. With a background in business administration and philosophy, he is able to find practical solutions without losing sight of the bigger picture. Nino is known as an excellent listener who does not hesitate to hold up a mirror to someone when the situation calls for it. This balance makes him an empathetic interlocutor who is excellent at monitoring the equity and inclusiveness of transitions.
Anie
Tessa has been working for years with great enthusiasm and energy towards a sustainable and just world in various roles and organisations. With an interdisciplinary background in sustainability and transitions, she focuses on transformative solutions to major social issues. She wears critical research glasses towards transitions and is known as an advocate for equity. For Tessa, the concept of sustainability therefore goes beyond ecological sustainability and must always include the role of society.
Anie
As a filmmaker, Stijn knows that sometimes you have to look at complex issues from a distance to come to new insights. The same applies to organisations. With his strong analytical skills, Stijn effortlessly connects complex issues and advocates integrated solutions. When Stijn is not behind the camera, he uses his administrative and organisational science background to research long-term policy in organisations – or he goes out into nature!
Anie
Rik is a true connector: he knows how to listen like no other and then connect ideas, people and organisations to take a step forward. With his background in business administration and sustainability, Rik likes to focus on business interventions that contribute to a brighter future. With an analytical view and a down-to-earth approach, Rik knows how to bring movement to complex issues. He asks the right questions, ensuring that transitions are not only accelerated, but also supported.
Wondering how Future Design can help your organisation?
Contact us and discover the power of thinking from the future.
Future Design Institute
Phone number
+ 31 (0)6 28 34 89 83
E-mail address
info@futuredesigninstitute.nl
Postal address
Sarphatipark 123 boven
1073 CX, Amsterdam