Project for: VBKI (Verein Berliner Kaufleute und Industrieller)What does “work” mean in the future?
The Lottery of Life (Berlin 2035)
Speculative Design
Team
2x Graphic Designers
1x Architect
1x Service Designer
Project Duration
2 months
My Role
Research | Concept Design | Graphic Design | Presenter
Tools
Miro, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Canva, ElevenLabs, Midjourney, Runway, Grok, Gemini
Challenge
As the boundaries between labor, learning, and purpose blur, what does it mean to "retire"? This project explores a speculative future for labor in Berlin, questioning if we are destined to work until we drop.
Process
We conducted a cross-demographic study of Berlin’s current retirement landscape, analyzing the intersection of age, gender, and economic status.
Speculative Inquiry
Using "What-if" scenarios and a futures wheel, we mapped out provocative outcomes to challenge traditional notions of wealth and privilege.
The Outcome
We designed a speculative system for the year 2035: The Lottery of Life.
This system replaces traditional pension models with a randomized distribution of wealth and the "right to rest." The final output included a futuristic video, a program booklet, and a physical notification device that alerts winners when their labor is officially over.
The Lottery of Life Booklet
