✏️ Interested in shaping the future of Scottish design? There’s still time, fill out the Design for Scotland survey by the 11th of December. #DesignforScotland Take part → buff.ly/3EWE2aC

We’ve been writing a blog series with our collaborators on the Critical Care Futures project — a dialogue about the boundaries between research and care. If you're interested in the use of cultural probes in public engagement it's worth a look! buff.ly/3Nyr5d2

Our recent project with Chris Elsden Vikki Jones and Ingi Helgason at Creative Informatics using design futures to explore the impact of data and technology on Edinburgh’s performing arts sector has been featured in the DIS2023 conference journal. Read it here 👉 dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/35…

Our Pro Bono service is currently open for applications. This Autumn we have between 18 and 29 days of our time to offer to a not-for-profit organisation. Find out if you’re eligible to apply to work with us and how to apply here → buff.ly/3dafDof

One of @santinibasra's old projects was published in the book 'Critical By Design' last year, in a section exploring SCD projects that present as real-world 'Trojan Horse' proposals. In timely fashion we're only just getting around to posting about it now buff.ly/3re12iC

Really interesting conversation about the role of #servicedesign in a state of 'permacrisis' at @EY_Seren pre-#SDinGov Design Open House event

Imagine how society would thrive if we could all co-create the future? We explore what this could look like with Santini (@santinibasra), Founder of Andthen on the Comuzi #NextBillionUsers Podcast Listen now: bit.ly/comuzilab

Our Pro Bono application process closes on the 30th. If you have a project in mind or would like to explore how we might be able to support your organisation, you've still got time to submit a note of interest! Find out more: buff.ly/2NOzFIc

Our director Santini recently had a great conversation with our friends at COMUZI and Imanina diving into Speculative Design, Design Futures and where we think the practice is headed. It’s a great update on much of our current thinking! spotify.link/aOYGldMXCDb

Excited to host this event alongside the Data + Design Lab from the Edinburgh Futures Institute

In 2021 we worked with mental health charity Mind to understand young people's experiences and preferences for mental health support, with a focus on experiences of trauma. If you're interested to learn more — take a look at our latest case study post. buff.ly/46QyFqr

Edinburgh Futures Institute's Data + Design Lab and Andthen are hosting Speculative Futures Central Scotland! 🗓️Nov 13, 1-2pm, online Hear Finn Strivens& Eva Oosterlaken from Futurall talk about how they help people learn, talk + dream about the future. Book ▶️ edin.ac/49lTw6x

👀 What makes a good vision? 👀 Ensure you always have a visual reminder of the 11 essential ingredients that make up a strong vision by getting your hands on a poster. Follow the link in our bio to order now! ✨

It was such a privilege to work on this project, and lovely to read this great write up!

📰 We've posted a new article to our Medium blog! 📷Read about the use of playful tools such as Mental Health Mythical Creatures to open up research to harder-to-reach populations. medium.com/andthen-journa…

🌟 Desk space available in our Glasgow studio! 🎨 Perfect for designers and innovators who want a nice, central space, and to work alongside like-minded folks. Info 👉 andthen.notion.site/Would-you-like…

Last week عنبورة الاسطورة and Andthen organised an insightful workshop about Engagement and Involvement Practices in Abortion Care, sparking the audience to collectively envision future in this area. 💬 These were artistically reflected in mind-maps and dioramas. 🧑‍🎨

@NBW80 Andthen Here are some of the fantastic dioramas and mind-maps the participants created. 🧑‍🎨 Groups took random items like toys or string to create masterpieces representing the barriers faced involved abortion care, the connection between stakeholders, and their vision of a utopia.