Earthscape in Mars
This workshop was conducted in collaboration with San Francisco Design Week and was organised in-person at San Francisco, USA. A coffee chat session was also part of the webinar to provide participants a chance to interact with industry thought leaders. More details can be found below.
Target audience: Design Community
Storyline
Imagine a future where humanity has expanded its horizons and established thriving communities on Mars. New generations, born and raised as Martians, have heard stories about Earth but have never experienced its wonders firsthand. As one of the few who have lived on Earth, you hold the unique responsibility of preserving the essence of our home planet for these future Martians.
Design Challenge
The challenge is to design an ‘Earthscape’ on Mars—a public space that embodies the beauty and spirit of Earth. This space will serve as a living reminder of our planet, ensuring that its legacy endures and inspires for generations to come.
Event Overview
Design Fiction (15 minutes): Create a detailed scenario depicting the settlement of humans on Mars and the reasons behind it
Laying Foundation (30 minutes): Develop a comprehensive narrative, user personas, and essential design elements for the Earthscape
Prototyping (45 minutes): Bring your design concept to reality!
Pitch Prep (10 minutes): Prepare to present your design to your peers and encourage them to engage with it
Pitch (15 minutes)
Coffe Chat Session with Expert Phnam Bagley
Phnam Bagley is a Partner at Nonfiction with 20 years of experience in industrial design, space architecture, and futurism. Phnam's ambition is to design the future of everything, on and off planet Earth. Expertise: Space Architecture
Click on the YouTube Link below to view the session!
Here are some images from the workshop and the prototypes built by the participants,