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This method helps people break free from established thought patterns by imagining a future or alternative reality. Participants are introduced to a specific scenario through targeted questions or narrative elements. By addressing the group as a whole, a range of new and diverse responses emerges. The exercise should be carried out orally and in direct contact with the participants. This technique serves as Closing phase of the process.

Preparation

• The topic and objective are defined.
• Participants have prior knowledge and have engaged with the challenge.

Execution

1. A future scenario is developed either individually or collaboratively in a group, with reference to the challenge. This forms the basis for developing the subsequent line of questioning.
2. Next, a target group is defined for the interviews – based on age, background, profession, etc.
3. Participants inform the interviewees that they are being taken on a journey to a place within a specific scenario and that they should immerse themselves in this imagined setting.
4. Afterwards, the prepared questions can be asked.

Hints from experience

• Request permission for photo and audio recordings.
• Clear guiding questions or narratives help participants immerse themselves in the scenario.

Tools list

• Paper and pencil
• Photo camera

References

Authors: Valérie Waeber, Kevin Duss, Rebecca Barmet, Yael Schödler, Sandra Heimberg