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Future Foresight

Protoype future scenarios with creativity and practical tools

  • check Learn through hands-on speculative design, worldbuilding, and AI-assisted creative experiments.
  • check Develop essential future-ready skills to integrate foresight into innovation, design, and everyday decision-making.
  • check See the future as an open space for innovation.
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Learn to unlock new opportunities with creative foresight, speculative design and AI.

In times of uncertainty, many individuals and organizations struggle to anticipate future possibilities and stay ahead of change.

The Future Foresight course is an immersive 4-week online experience designed for creative thinkers, designers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and strategists. It tackles the challenge of short-term, rigid planning by helping participants anticipate change and explore new opportunities. You’ll learn how to identify weak signals, map possible futures, experiment with speculative design, and apply foresight-driven creativity. The course combines practical frameworks and tools like design fiction, worldbuilding, and AI-driven ideation to help you integrate futures thinking into innovation, design, and everyday decision-making.

By the end, you’ll develop a future-ready mindset, greater agency, and the confidence to make more informed creative decisions.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

  • check Creative Thinkers & Designers: looking to expand their imagination and apply futures thinking to innovation and storytelling.
  • check Innovators & Entrepreneurs: seeking to unlock new opportunities and embrace emerging trends with a creative mindset.
  • check Strategists & Problem Solvers: wanting a new, non-linear way to navigate uncertainty and unlock new opportunities.
  • check AI Curious: eager to explore how AI can support futures thinking and spark speculative creativity.

what you’ll learn

  • check Develop a Futures Mindset: Learn how to spot signals of change, explore adjacent futures, and anticipate shifts before they happen.
  • check Unlock Creative Foresight Tools: Use design fiction, speculative storytelling, and worldbuilding techniques to bring the future to life.
  • check Experiment with AI in Futures Thinking: Apply AI-generated foresight tools to prototype future scenarios, automate ideation, and enhance creativity.
  • check Apply Futures Thinking to Innovation & Design: Discover practical ways to embed futures thinking into creative problem-solving and innovation processes.
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this course includes

  • check 4 live online sessions with experts
  • check A powerful creative toolkit featuring frameworks and methods like Future Cones, Design Fiction, and Ethical Futures Tools.
  • check Hands-on exercises using real-world speculative challenges, AI-assisted ideation, and creative worldbuilding to bring foresight into your practice.
  • check Certificate of completion from Hyper Island.
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Claim your exclusive early-bird coupon code and secure your spot in next year’s courses.
Enroll before November 24 to enjoy your 15% discount!

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Group pricing for businesses

We offer special group prices for companies.
Book a call with one of our course specialists and discover if you qualify for a group price.

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Over 2000 organizations trust HYPER ISLAND as their Learning Partner.

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Course Program

Exploring Signals of Change expand_more expand_less
  • Understanding Futures Thinking as a Creative Process.
  • Identifying Signals of Change, Trends, Signals and Noise.
  • Mapping Future Cones & Adjacent Futures.
  • AI in Action: Using AI to detect emerging trends & generate speculative futures.
Speculative Design & Storytelling for the Future expand_more expand_less
  • Introduction to Design Fiction & Worldbuilding.
  • Hands-On: Creating Future Artifacts & Narratives.
  • Reframing the Future: "If This, Then What?" Scenarios.
  • AI in Action: Using AI for Future Storytelling & Synthetic Personas.
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  • Episodic Future Thinking – seeing the world through different timelines.
  • Serious Play & Alternative Histories – flipping perspectives to create new opportunities.
  • Reverse Futures & Counterfactual Thinking – challenging what’s taken for granted.
  • AI in Action: Experimenting with AI-powered speculative worldbuilding.
Future Hacks – AI, Tools & Ethical Foresight expand_more expand_less
  • Exploring the opportunities & risks of AI in Futures Thinking.
  • Ethical Future Design & Inclusive Innovation.
  • Hacking the Future – practical tools for speculative ideation.
  • AI in Action: Hands-on session with AI foresight & creative automation tools.
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  • Trends Driven Innovation Canvas.
  • Future Cones & Adjacent Futures Mapping.
  • Design Fiction & Speculative Storytelling.
  • Episodic Future Thinking.
    Future Persona Archetypes.
  • "If This, Then What?" Strategic Reframing.
  • Futures Play & Role-Playing for Innovation.
  • Ethical & Inclusive Futures Tools.
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Is this the right course for you?

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THE HYPER ISLAND EXPERIENCE

MORE THAN A SIMPLE ONLINE COURSE

No passive lectures or theory for theory’s sake: just practical, real-world learning. Through hands-on projects, expert guidance, and collaboration, you’ll build the mindset and skills to turn ideas into impact and thrive in the modern workplace.

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LEARN 
BY DOING

Impactful, hands-on learning experiences with ready-to-use tools you can apply right away in your job.

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LEARN FROM 
EXPERTS

We work with world-leading industry experts to provide the most cutting-edge content.

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COLLABORATIVE 
PEER-DRIVEN CULTURE

Learn in a supportive, group-based environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration for solving
complex challenges.

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Learning Outcomes

By the time you finish this course you should have acquired the following knowledge and skills, which you’ll be able to use right away in your work, or add to your resumé:

Building a Future-Ready Mindset

Develop the ability to spot signals of change, identify emerging trends, and explore adjacent futures. Equip yourself with foresight tools and speculative design methods to navigate an ever-evolving world with confidence.

Expanding Creative Possibilities

Learn to think beyond the present, using design fiction, worldbuilding, and alternative histories to challenge assumptions and unlock new ideas. Develop a mindset of playful exploration to reimagine what’s possible.

Harnessing AI for Futures Thinking

Discover how AI can augment creativity and foresight, from generating speculative scenarios to automating ideation. Explore AI-powered storytelling, synthetic future personas, and rapid prototyping.

Reframing Challenges & Designing New Opportunities

Learn provocative “what if” thinking to turn constraints into creative breakthroughs. Develop the ability to reframe problems through futures play, speculative prototyping, and immersive role-playing exercises.
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Meet your Facilitators

Get to know the experts guiding your journey to success.

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Sabryna is an industrial engineer graduated from EC Lyon, one of the most prestigious schools in France, Sabryna has 18 years of experience in FMCG companies like Nestlé and Beiersdorf. She has lived and worked in France, Germany, Brazil, and Chile. In the last years, Sabryna has designed and facilitated learning journeys around leadership, innovation, or customer experience for companies like Bayer, BASF, American Express, IBM, Kraft Heinz, Avon, etc.

 

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PhD in Anthropology from the University of Sheffield, he is an experienced consultant, speaker, and facilitator specializing in Leadership, Innovation, Future Foresight, Digital Transformation, and Consumer Anthropology. With a strong background in leading projects across Latin America, Europe, and the U.S., he is also a researcher and university professor in UX, Behavioral Economics, Media, and Sociology. Currently serves as North America Director at Hyper Island and Head of Content and Learning Design. He leads projects with global organizations like UNICEF, Meta, IBM, and EY, and designs courses such as Future Foresight and Future Leadership at Hyper Island.

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Receive and Share Your Certificate

You’ll receive a Professional Certificate via the Certifier platform within 1-2 weeks after completing the course.

Certificates are configured for uploading and sharing on LinkedIn or downloading as PDF.

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What our participants say

Discover what our former participants say about their experience.

Fernanda Mota - Course Participant

"I thought the methodology was incredible—the mix of theory and practice, the exchange with people very different from me. I feel like I come out of this course as a better version of myself."


Fernanda Mota
André Timm - Course Participant

 "I liked the practical methodology that helps reinforce understanding and real-world application of the methods and concepts."


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Eduarda Kleinsorge - Course Participant

 "I liked the facilitators, who truly master the subject; the pre-work materials with strong references; the course design, where topics are connected fluidly; the useful tools; and the challenges that encourage us to apply what we’ve learned to our own context."

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do the online courses work? add remove

Our online courses consist of weekly live sessions and some independent work in between to help reinforce your learning and connect with instructors and peers.

Do I need to attend live sessions? add remove
We strongly recommend it! The live sessions are where you’ll engage in discussions, ask questions, and apply what you’ve learned. Recordings are available if you can’t make it.
How much time should I set aside each week? add remove

Plan for 3–5 hours per week, including one live session, readings, and hands-on exercises. You’ll find the exact schedule in the course syllabus.

What platforms or tools do you use? add remove

We use Google Meet for our live sessions and provide all course materials via email or a shared learning space.

Will I get a certificate? add remove

Yes! You'll receive a certificate within 1-2 weeks of completion if you participate in the live sessions and complete all required coursework.

Is the course suitable for teams? add remove

Absolutely, it’s designed to work well for both individuals and teams. If you're looking for a more private experience or tailored solutions for your team or organization, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

What support is available during the course? add remove

You’ll have direct access to a course facilitator, tech support via email, and a community of fellow learners for peer support and collaboration.

Can my company pay with a credit card or invoice? add remove

Yes. You can register as a company and choose to pay by credit card or invoice. If you choose an invoice, you’ll receive a payment link to pay by bank transfer or card.

Is there a possibility for a payment plan? add remove

The course must be paid in full before you begin. However, if you require multiple invoices, we can accommodate that. Please get in touch with our team to discuss the options.

Are your courses Swedish government funded? add remove

No, our short courses are not government funded or CSN-approved. They’re offered independently and are not part of Sweden’s state-subsidized education system. However, many participants have their fees covered by their employers, and we can provide an invoice or supporting documentation to make that process easier.

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