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Future Archeologies Canvas: a visual tool for facilitating speculative ideation and revealing limits of futures perception

Lecuna, Alejandro; Maciejko, Maria

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Lecuna, Alejandro; Maciejko, Maria
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Page(s):
063-072
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10365
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This paper introduces a visual tool that facilitates engagement with speculative design futures while exposing the boundaries of understanding. Building on the Future Archeologies Method, the canvas guides participants through tactile speculation, scenario-making and reflection via eight components structured around a Line of Speculation. We tested the tool in two workshops with community members and futures experts. Results suggest that the canvas (1) accelerates the process, (2) supports collaboration, and (3) enables accessible yet radically creative futures thinking.
Keywords:
design futures, future archeologies, design research, collaborative design, canvas
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