Explore the field of “futures thinking” and systematically unpack its main design methodologies, such as scenario planning, strategic foresight, and speculative design. This book illustrates how AI tools and techniques can enhance and refine these approaches, and critically examines the intersection of AI with ethical and sustainable design principles. Integrating AI at the cross section of futures thinking and strategic foresight, this book goes beyond conventional boundaries, providing an unparalleled synthesis of AI with speculative and strategic foresight methodologies. You’ll discover that it’s not just about the tools and technologies; but about envisioning and shaping sustainable and ethically responsible futures. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of deep theoretical insights and practical application, Designing Our Future offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of futures thinking and strategic foresight coupled with actionable methodologies. This balance of depth and practicality sets this book apart in the field of futures studies and design thinking. What You Will Learn Understand the foundations and evolution of futures thinking, strategic foresight, and design Integrate AI into futures thinking methodologies and develop innovative and ethical design processes Apply theoretical knowledge of futures studies in real-world settings Create prototypes and strategies that are informed by futures design and AI integration Who this Book Is For Design professionals, business managers, strategists, and students as well as policymakers and corporate leaders.