Design Lab for our Future Co–existence

The School of Designing our Future Society

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Digital technologies have become indispensable to our daily lives and continue to transform society and the ways we live. At the same time, sustainable development, which means meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, has gained attention as a global challenge.
What possibilities might rapidly evolving digital technologies offer for realizing a sustainable society and sustainable lifestyles? In “Designing Future Society: Digital × Sustainable,” participants from diverse backgrounds will engage in interactive workshops to develop and share ideas for future society in the form of stories.

FY2026

Workshop Lecture #2

• Overview:
  In this session, participants will be introduced to the concepts and practices of workshops. The session covers the purpose of conducting workshops, approaches to framing questions, and methods for designing effective workshop processes.
• Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 16:00–17:00 (JST)
• Venue: Online

Workshop Practice #3

• Overview:
  In this session, participants will take part in practical exercises to deepen their understanding of workshop design and facilitation. Through hands–on activities, participants will learn how to structure dialogue and encourage collaborative thinking.
• Date: TBA
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Workshop Practice #4

• Overview:
  This session continues the practical exercises on workshop design and facilitation. Participants will further explore how to identify issues, frame questions, and design processes that support dialogue and idea generation.
• Date: TBA
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Lecture on “Future Fable Creation Workshop” #5

• Overview:
  In this session, participants will learn about the “Future Fable Creation Workshop”. The session includes lectures and practical exercises on how to develop future–oriented stories by combining social issues, digital technologies, and sustainable perspectives.
• Date: TBA
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Future Fable Creation Workshop #6

• Overview:
  Participants will put the “Future Fable Creation Workshop” into practice and receive feedback from other participants. Through this process, they will refine their ideas and deepen their understanding of how digital technologies can contribute to sustainable futures.
• Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 15:30–17:00 (JST)
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Future Fable Creation Workshop #7

• Overview:
  Participants will put the “Future Fable Creation Workshop” into practice and receive feedback from other participants. Through this process, they will refine their ideas and deepen their understanding of how digital technologies can contribute to sustainable futures.
• Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 15:30–17:00 (JST)
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Future Fable Creation Workshop #8

• Overview:
  Participants will put the “Future Fable Creation Workshop” into practice and receive feedback from other participants. Through this process, they will refine their ideas and deepen their understanding of how digital technologies can contribute to sustainable futures.
• Date: Friday, October 16, 2026, 15:30–17:00 (JST)
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Future Fable Creation Workshop #9

• Overview:
  Participants will put the “Future Fable Creation Workshop” into practice and receive feedback from other participants. Through this process, they will refine their ideas and deepen their understanding of how digital technologies can contribute to sustainable futures.
• Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 15:30–17:00 (JST)
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Future Fable Creation Workshop #10

• Overview:
  Participants will put the “Future Fable Creation Workshop” into practice and receive feedback from other participants. Through this process, they will refine their ideas and deepen their understanding of how digital technologies can contribute to sustainable futures.
• Date: Thursday, December 17, 2026, 15:30–17:00 (JST)
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Future Fable Creation Workshop #11

• Overview:
  Participants will put the “Future Fable Creation Workshop” into practice and receive feedback from other participants. Through this process, they will refine their ideas and deepen their understanding of how digital technologies can contribute to sustainable futures.
• Date: Monday, January 18, 2027, 15:30–17:00 (JST)
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Future Fable Creation Workshop #12

• Overview:
  Participants will put the “Future Fable Creation Workshop” into practice and receive feedback from other participants. Through this process, they will refine their ideas and deepen their understanding of how digital technologies can contribute to sustainable futures.
• Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2027, 15:30–17:00 (JST)
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Final Presentation #13

• Overview:
  In the final session, participants will present the outcomes of their activities, including the future society stories developed through the workshops. The session will provide an opportunity to reflect on the learning process and discuss possibilities for realizing sustainable futures through digital technologies.
• Date: Monday, February 8, 2027
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University

Orientation #1

• Overview:
  This orientation introduces participants to the overall aims and structure of the program. Participants will learn about the purpose of the program, the schedule, and how the workshops will be conducted.
• Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 16:00–17:00 (JST)
• Venue: Online
• Attendance: 14
• Report

FY2025

Workshop on communication for the Future Society

• Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 13:00 – 16:00
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity 1F, Lounge, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University
• Registration:
  Registration deadline: Thursday, March 12, 17:00
  – Closed
• Link: Workshop on communication for the Future Society (in Japanese)

FY2024

“Creating Fables for the Future” project, Open Workshop: The 2024 Theme: Future Ways of Life

• Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
• Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity 1F, Lounge, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University
• Speakers:
  Yasunori Yamauchi (Tohoku University)
  Takao Koga (Tohoku University)
  Shunya Terayama (Student of the School of Designing Future Society / Tohoku University)
  Kiyotaka Naoe (Tohoku University)
• Link: Open Workshop: The 2024 Theme: Future Ways of Life (in Japanese)