About Design Futurecast
Design Futurecast is a thought-provoking podcast and newsletter hosted by award-winning foresight architect Maria Lorena Lehman. This publication takes listeners on philosophical journeys, exploring the future of architectural design through innovative ideas, emerging trends, and speculative scenarios. Each episode delves into how architecture can adapt to future challenges, blending technology, scientific discovery, and design for human potential. Lehman brings expertise in foresight to discuss how design can shape the world of tomorrow, offering unique perspectives on the evolving relationship between people, innovation, and the environment. Subscribers are invited to engage with cutting-edge concepts that provoke deep reflection on the role of architecture in a rapidly changing world.
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About the Founder
Maria Lorena Lehman is an award-winning visionary artist and foresight architect – working as a creative strategist who blends speculative design, philosophy, and worldbuilding to anticipate and shape future possibilities. By combining design thinking, systems thinking, and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between humanity, technology, and the environment, Lehman explores emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts to design immersive, thought-provoking scenarios that challenge assumptions and inspire impactful decisions. Her work helps organizations and individuals to navigate uncertainty in ways that leverage new possibility, fostering collaboration and critical thinking so today's design choices beneficially shape near and far tomorrows. Focused on creating meaningful, innovative, and flourishing futures, Lehman’s expertise in worldbuilding and foresight methodologies positions her as a transformative leader in future-focused design and strategy.
