'How to design for the end of the world as we know it' - Presented by Holonic, WA Climate Leaders

The Event

This interactive “fishbowl” discussion, led by some of Perth’s leading changemakers, explores the evolving and influential role of design and designers in reshaping the world during this pivotal moment. Drawing on insights and lived experiences from systemic design, transition design, and beyond, the event poses the audience with a provocation: Yes, the world as we know it is ending. But in its place, new worlds—spanning industries, sectors, and scales—are waiting to be designed.

Speakers

Andrew Thomson, Founder of Holonic and Acting CEO of WA  
Andrew has played a leading role in the New Economy movement in WA.  As a Systemic Designer, he uses his big-picture thinking and broad innovation skills to assist cross-sector stakeholders in addressing our 21st-century challenges. With nearly 20 years of international experience, he’s worked with corporates, governments, NFPs, SMEs, and grassroots initiatives. He holds an Industrial Design degree and a Circular Economy-focused MBA.

Matt Berry, Better Climate Manager at The Conservation Council of WA
Matt is passionate about exploring how we can rise to the challenges of our time.  He has held several design and innovation roles at leading agencies including Innovation Unit and Skills of the Modern Age. He has expertise in education, climate, social equity, facilitation, and entrepreneurship. A KAOSPILOT-trained facilitator, Matt has a Master’s in Design Futures from RMIT and now works as a climate organiser with the Conservation Council of WA.

Meri Fatin, Founder of WA Climate Leaders Inc
As a former ABC producer, Meri is one of Perth’s sought-after interviewers and panel facilitators. After hosting Christiana Figueres, chief architect of the Paris Climate Agreement in Perth, she now focuses on climate and systems change related events and conversations. She is the Founder of WA Climate Leaders Inc, a cross-sector network that drives leadership in Western to accelerate emissions reduction and climate action.

Joni Sercombe, Lead of Anglicare WA's Strategic Shiftlab
Joni is a community sector leader whose career has spanned a range of Government and non-profit organisations both in WA and overseas. With a focus on growing resilient places for human flourishing, she is currently co-designing place-based responses and new service models to respond to complex social challenges.  This includes working with the WA Department of Finance around social procurement policy. She is also founder of St James Supply Co and longstanding member of the Vic Park Collective.

Details

Saturday 22 March 2025
Doors open at 2:00pm, event 2:30 - 4:00pm followed by a Sundowner Drink
Limited spots available. Register via link below

Location

Lawson Flats 4 Sherwood Court, Perth