Minority Report 2070 is an international, design-driven teaching and research format that explores future societal challenges through the lens of speculative design and foresight methods. Inspired by scenario thinking, the project invites students from different cultural and academic contexts to imagine futures shaped by global transformations such as climate change, migration, and technological disruption.

Each edition of the project is framed by a thematic lens for the year 2070 – for example:

• Climate Migration & Conviviality: exploring how mass displacement might reshape societies and how design can foster solidarity and shared living rather than division.

• Social, cultural, and political shifts: examining how future societies might deal with issues of justice, identity, and ecological responsibility.

Aims and Approach:

• To equip students with tools to think critically about the future beyond linear predictions.

• To use Dator’s scenario archetypes and other foresight frameworks to explore multiple possible futures.

• To encourage design responses that are not only speculative but also interventions for more humane, fair, and livable futures.

• To provide an international and interdisciplinary platform where students from universities (California State University, San Francisco, and TH Mannheim) collaborate, debate, and co-create.

Output:
Students work in teams to develop speculative concepts, artefacts, or narratives that function as “minority reports” – alternative future visions that challenge mainstream narratives and open up space for discussion and reflection.

Core Idea:
By 2070, humanity may face profound disruptions. The question is not only what will happen, but how we want to live together. Minority Report 2070 positions design as a cultural practice that can inspire imagination, provoke debate, and shape more just futures.

High5 Global Think Tank bietet Industriepartnern die Möglichkeit, an der Spitze von Innovationsprozessen zu stehen, indem sie in direkten Austausch mit internationalen Designstudierenden und akademischen Experten treten. Diese Plattform verbindet Unternehmen mit über zehn führenden Universitäten weltweit, um gemeinsam an zukunftsrelevanten Projekten zu arbeiten. High5 fördert interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit, Kreativität und strategisches Denken, wodurch Unternehmen frische Perspektiven auf ihre Herausforderungen gewinnen und innovative Lösungen entwickeln können. Durch die Teilnahme an High5 erhalten Partner Zugang zu neuen Talenten und können gemeinsam nachhaltig wirksame Lösungen gestalten.

We present High Five, a global think tank that aims to connect global players with student-based project teams from 10 universities across five continents. Through our platform, we provide an opportunity for our customers to find answers to questions of future relevance. Our annual contest allows customers to present a challenge or question, which our international student teams will work on for approximately a month and deliver innovative solutions to a larger audience. High Five is committed to supporting the collaboration between students and customers by ensuring fair compensation for the participating teams.

The primary objectives of High Five are as follows:

• Facilitate collaboration between global players and student project teams.

• Encourage innovative thinking and problem-solving through the pursuit of future-relevant questions and challenges.

• Provide customers with valuable insights and solutions generated by talented students.

• Foster a platform for global networking, knowledge sharing, and idea exchange.

• Ensure fair compensation for student teams to promote their involvement and dedication.

High Five operates through the following structure and process:

• Global Network:

We have established partnerships with more than 10 universities spanning five continents.

These universities act as our regional hubs, enabling us to access diverse talent pools and foster global collaboration.

 • Annual Contest:

Our customers are invited to participate in an annual contest by formulating a relevant question or challenge.

High Five assists customers in refining and articulating their challenges to maximize effectiveness.

• Student Teams:

International student project teams, carefully selected from our partner universities, are assigned to tackle the submitted challenges.

These teams comprise diverse backgrounds, ensuring multidisciplinary perspectives and innovative approaches.

 • Collaboration Period:

The student teams work on their assigned challenges for approximately one month, during which they conduct research, analyze data, and develop creative solutions.

• Solutions Presentation:

At the end of the collaboration period, each team presents their findings and solutions to a larger (internal an/or external) public.

This event serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, feedback, and networking. f. Customer

• Compensation:

To recognize the efforts and dedication of the student teams, customers are required to provide advance payment to cover the expenses incurred by the students. Additionally, customers have the option to offer prize money as a further incentive for exceptional solutions.

Benefits High Five offers numerous benefits to all stakeholders involved:

• Customers:

Gain access to a global talent pool of motivated and creative students who provide innovative solutions to their challenges.

Acquire valuable insights and alternative perspectives to enhance decision-making processes.

• Student Teams:

Engage in real-world problem-solving, gain practical experience, and expand their professional networks.

Receive fair compensation for their time and efforts, enabling them to focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

• Partner Universities:

Strengthen their reputation as hubs of innovation and research. Provide students with a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world context.

• Global Community:

Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among diverse stakeholders, including customers, students, universities, and the wider public.

Next Steps To proceed with High Five, we propose the following steps:

a. Identify and secure additional customer partnerships.

b. Finalize the agreement with partner universities and establish a clear framework for collaboration.

c. Develop a user-friendly platform that enables seamless communication and project management.

d. Launch the annual contest, inviting customers to submit their challenges.

e. Select student teams based on their expertise and suitability for each challenge.

f. Facilitate the collaboration period, providing necessary resources, mentorship, and support.

g. Organize a solutions presentation event, showcasing the achievements of the student teams.

h. Collect feedback and evaluate the success of the program to continuously improve and refine High Five.

In conclusion, High Five presents an exciting opportunity for global players to engage with talented student teams

Actual Members of High Five:

RMIT Melbourne, Australia

University of Leeds, UK

AANT Rom, Italy

Prague School of Creative Communication, CZ

California State University, USA

Tomas Bata University, Zlin, CZ

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Bangalore, India

Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico

École Supérieure d'Art et de Design, Toulon, France

Escuela de Arte San Telmo, Malaga, Spain

Seian University of Art and Design, Otsu, Japan

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Canada

HSMA, Mannheim, Germany