Uncertainty Playground at London College of Communication considers how design can define, address and make meaning from the ambiguities and uncertainties that we currently face. Discover four exhibitions and collateral events that explore the role of design research and practice in imagining, critiquing and shaping potential futures.
Possible/Probable Worlds deconstructs the ideas behind Joseph Voros’ ‘Futures Cone’ and proposes a range of possible futures through interactive installations; S*PARK explores eco-social futures and imagination through community and collaborative design interventions at Elephant Park and LCC, while FutureMakers creates a platform for debate around making and using uncertainty as a form of enquiry within the context of a co-created makerspace. Enter Room 2084 to discover a living archive, stimulating discussion around how and why we preserve the past and present for future generations.
Uncertainty Playground is part of the London Design Festival. Open to the public between 16th September to 20th October; 11am–7pm Monday–Friday and 11am–4pm Saturday. Private View Wednesday 20th September 6-9pm Symposium Friday 22nd September 9.30-5pm.
A SERIES OF EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS AS PART OF THE LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
Possible/Probable Worlds deconstructs the ideas behind Joseph Voros’ ‘Futures Cone’ and proposes a range of possible futures through interactive installations. This exhibition aims to challenge existing narratives about the future by highlighting their contradictions and questions the very notion of speculation, progress and futurity.
Designs, props and snippets from futures will be displayed for visitors to interact with and to provoke discussions about how technology and society shape each other and our future.
In addition to the practice elements of the research shown, the exhibition will present a selection of text-based material from the reading, writing and teaching of academics from LCC’s Design School who are engaged with ideas about critical design and digital futures.
In a recent article by Tobias Revell, show lead on Possible/Probable Worlds, he continues to discuss the topics of Uncertainty Playground. He begin the article by stating that he has become troubled by notions of ‘futurity’ and ‘speculation.’ Tobias writes: “Future speculation is ubiquitous in everything from enormously popular blockbuste...
Uncertainty Playground is a podcast series about design research from London College of Communication, UAL. Uncertainty Playground is the title of LCC's exhibition for the London Design Festival and is comprised of four shows which explore the role of design research and practice in envisioning, critiquing and shaping futures. Each ...
During the Uncertainty Playground Launch Night The Demystification Committee , a framework for art and research, hosted an offshore roundtable Brexit Investment session " On this evening you’ll have the rare chance to invest on a speculative financial product placed in a near-future scenario where the United Kingdom has become a ...