Designing an Experiential Scenario: The People Who Vanished
What if we could step into the shoes of the Hohokam people, a mysterious civilization that vanished in the 15th century? The Experiential Futures Ladder, a conceptual framework for designing and implementing immersive and impactful experiential scenarios, offers a unique opportunity to do just that.
The ladder outlines four stages:
1. Precedents and Provocations: Gather inspiration from existing sources and spark imagination.
2. Scenario Development: Craft a compelling narrative that describes a specific future scenario.
3. Immersive Experience: Design activities, props, and environments that bring the scenario to life.
4. Reflection and Analysis: Facilitate meaningful discussions and reflections on the scenario and its implications.
2. Scenario Development: Craft a compelling narrative that describes a specific future scenario.
3. Immersive Experience: Design activities, props, and environments that bring the scenario to life.
4. Reflection and Analysis: Facilitate meaningful discussions and reflections on the scenario and its implications.
The Experiential Futures Ladder can be used to design experiential scenarios that explore a wide range of possible futures, from utopian visions to dystopian warnings. It is a powerful tool for fostering critical thinking, empathy, and creativity.
