Reflecting and finding focus
In the "Design with perspective" discussion group, we want to create space at the start of the year to reflect together on our power-critical design practice: What has shaped us over the past year? How will we continue to develop our politically engaged design practice in 2026? Which topics, tools or routines will we take with us into the next design year - and what can (finally) go?
In a relaxed round, we want to take an honest look and ask ourselves, for example
- A lot was changing in the design year 2025 - AI, political crises, new tools, new buzzwords. But what remains when everything is constantly changing?
- How did political convictions and earning money for rent go together?
- How can we continue to move away from perfectionism and the pressure to perform?
We will look back and look ahead and think together about how we want to help shape 2026. Antonia, Mawuto and Anna share their experiences and their individual *in and out list* and lead exercises to help you reflect.
Shaping the new year together
At the end of the evening, we will open up the space for ideas from the community (for future co-hosting of a round in 2026):
- Do you have a suitable topic that moves you?
- Are you an expert on something we can all learn from?
If you have an idea for a topic or would like to help shape it yourself - feel free to contact us or write to us after the evening!