Designing through open innovation practices and applying design methods to envision sustainable solutions with impact

Coming of Age in Tomorrow’s World

How will young people navigate identity, relationships, and independence in 2040?

This speculative initiative reimagines “coming of age” not as a singular milestone, but as a dynamic transition shaped by design, data, and systems. It centers on the evolving experiences of youth in a hyperconnected, post-norm world—where traditional thresholds like marriage, employment, and home ownership are fragmented, delayed, or redefined.

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