In this episode, we speak with Method Collective, a team of interdisciplinary creatives working at the intersection of life-centered design, systems thinking, and strategic foresight. Together, we explore their groundbreaking initiative, Space for Grief, and their pioneering work in grief-informed futures – frameworks that acknowledge how loss shapes our collective imagination and possibilities.
We dive into why grief needs dedicated public spaces, how collective memory influences societal change, and how designing for mutual benefit – across human and more-than-human worlds – is key to a resilient future. Along the way, the team shares practical insights on shifting from resilience to sustainability mindsets, navigating uncertainty with care, and weaving art, business, and community together.
Whether you’re a designer, futurist, changemaker, or community builder, this conversation offers moving, actionable reflections on how we might build more compassionate, interconnected futures for all.
Timestamps
04:50 – The Origin Story of Method Collective
06:05 – Navigating Complexity and Bridging Across Sectors, Disciplines and Backgrounds
09:25 – About Life-Centered Design
15:21 – Rethinking Resilience
20:10 – The Power of Collective Memory in Shaping Futures
21:44 – A Framework for Grief-Informed Futures
25:55 – About Space for Grief
31:25 – Developing Grief-Informed Futures Alongside Space for Grief
34:37 – Towards Dedicated Public Spaces for Grief
35:35 – Bridging Art and Business for Systems Change
39:28 – What’s Next for Method Collective