DESIDERATA & OPTATIVA
Independent Design & Policy Lab
Steering Futures from Wishlist, Dreams, Visions to Targets
WHAT WE DO
Policy, Ethics, RegTech
Policy, Ethics, RegTech
Policy, Ethics, RegTech
We mitigate the excesses and democratic deficits in automated systems via:
- independent audits
- orientation in regulatory requirements
- balancing legitimacy with novelty and efficiency
- defining & implementing values and aspirations into "code"
We specialize in regulatory sandboxes and creative engagements with stakeholders and general public.
Prototyping
Policy, Ethics, RegTech
Policy, Ethics, RegTech
We bridge the gaps between possible, desirable & dreaded futures by playing with:
- design methods
- future scenarios
- forecasting techniques
- participatory workshops
Prototyping for us is a way to design but also explore, engage, teach, communicate and govern emerging technologies and futures.
Research
Policy, Ethics, RegTech
Research
We map research papers, data, patents, trends, adoption patterns and user sentiments to:
- evaluate policy
- catch up with technology, cultural and social trends
- prepare white papers, visualizations, memes and other materials
We understand how technological trends interact with larger political, social and cultural context.