Future scan

STEP ONE
Pick a number from any sector and
brainstorm about that future
scenario. Start here


STEP TWO
Go deeper. Pick two or more
numbers and combine them. Then
ENVIRONMENT
stir (or shake up) conversation about ION
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Considered normal in: MARKETING

2065 onward

2045 - 2065

2025 - 2045

About this tool


This “future scan” ideation chart was designed to help you to imagine
relevant products and services for the world as it might be in the
printsize: A1
future. Use it for inspiration and ask yourself: “How would we tackle
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our specific challenge in this future scenario?”