Sustis is my creative space and boutique studio that helps to envision sustainable futures where the planet and all living beings can co-exist and flourish.
To me, sustainability is a fluid philosophy and practice representing minimising harm and creating regenerative solutions by restoring and improving ecosystems and societies.
These articles are written from a designer’s perspective, yet they are not limited to design practice alone. They are intended for anyone interested in exploring how sustainability and life-centric approach can shape futures thinking, decision-making, visioning and innovation.
What are the pillars of sustainability and why the change can not wait?
The essential terms and frameworks related to sustainability.
How can designers take action and create better futures for us all?
Is digitalisation part of the problem and part of the solution? (Yes)
What are design games and why they are such an awesome method to explore alternative sustainable futures?
Infinite growth, powered by finite natural resources is simply an oxymoron. It’s time to move beyond solutions that fuel extractivism, overconsumption, and short-term wins. Instead, embrace life-centric thinking; designing products and services that serve a genuine need, generate positive societal impact, respects planetary boundaries and brings regenerative outcomes.
1. Decouple the environmental bad’s from the economical goods.
2. Create regenerative, circular, and future-proof outcomes.
3. Make it desirable, affordable, and inclusive — for everyone.
4. Design with nature and planet, not against it.
To me, design games hold a great power as they can help to explore complex, messy futures—sparking imagination, dialogue, and tangible action. In this collection, you’ll find a bit of theory, practical instructions for designing your own game, and a few references.
Check also my thesis on how design games help us imagine sustainable futures.
Welcome to Tivoli Utopia! Here we envision alternative sustainable futures!
Scenario based serious game for turning the SDG’s (Sustainable Development Goals) into actionable and tailored objectives.
Game for the young to shift from ultrafast fashion to slower options.
Digi Compass is a strategic workshopping game for municipalities.
Ways we can work together
Tivoli Utopia playing session
Tivoli Utopia Game opens up conversations on sustainable futures and inspires your strategy work, project kick-off’s or team gatherings.
Tailored serious / design game
Strategic service design
Experienced design support that helps your organisation define strategic direction, address complex challenges, and build sustainable solutions.