Practice-Oriented Systemic Design
Registration deadline: February 6, 2026
Number of participants: 15
Program duration: 24 hours (delivered across multiple days)
Cost: Free under Erasmus+ (travel and accommodation costs are not included)
Language: English
Hybrid: onsite in Oslo (Pilestredet Campus, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway) and online
A hands-on, international training program designed to drive change in sustainable systems
Understand interconnections, identify hidden leverage points, and co-design solutions for more sustainable systems. This program is led by three leading institutions — L’École de design Nantes Atlantique, OsloMet, and HTW Berlin — united within the European Systemic Design Lab.
Thinking & Designing for Sustainable Systems
This program offers a practical introduction to systemic design, combining theoretical insights with applied methods to help professionals navigate complexity, understand systems, and design more sustainable, interconnected solutions.
You will explore systemic approaches, mapping techniques, and collaborative tools through a mix of online sessions and a two-day immersive workshop in Oslo.
The program is co-led by three leading institutions in systemic design, recognized for their expertise and international experience. It provides a transdisciplinary, collaborative learning environment to develop your skills in understanding and transforming complex systems.
Why take this program?
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Understand complexity: analyze systems and their interactions to act more effectively.
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Develop strategic skills: learn to map, analyze, and intervene in complex systems.
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Act with impact: identify leverage points for sustainable solutions in services, organizations, or territories.
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Collaborate internationally: work with professionals and experts from three countries in a transdisciplinary setting.
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Gain hands-on experience: workshops, mapping exercises, feedback, and real-world projects.
About the Program
The systemic design program was initiated and developed by Julia Kunkel, Director of the Food Design Lab at L’École de design Nantes Atlantique.
It is delivered through the European Systemic Design Lab, a European project funded by Erasmus+ that supports skill development and the adoption of a systemic approach by municipalities, institutions, and businesses.
The European Systemic Design Lab is co-led by L’École de design Nantes Atlantique, OsloMet, and HTW Berlin, three leading institutions in systemic design, recognized for their international expertise and experience in training professionals capable of transforming complex systems.
Practical Information
- Registration deadline: February 6, 2026
- Number of participants: 15 (45 participants in total for the entire consortium)
- Program duration: 24 hours (March–May 2026)
- Cost: Free under Erasmus+ (travel and accommodation costs borne by the participant)
- Language: English
- Registration: through the Continuing Education team
Requirements
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Minimum 2 years of professional experience
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Motivation letter in English explaining your interest in the program
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Ability to understand and communicate in English
Teaching Team
The program is co-led by international practitioners in systemic design:
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique
Oslo Metropolitain University
HTW Berlin (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft)
These experts bring field experience, academic insight, and recognized expertise in training professionals in systemic thinking.
Program
3 March 2026 | Kick-off (1 hour)
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First exploration of complex systems
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Collaborative warm-up activities
10 & 11 March 2026 | Introduction to the Systemic Way of Thinking (2 half days)
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Introduction to systemic design
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Lectures on systems theory and systemic mindsets
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Group exercises and mapping activities
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Introduction to key tools and frameworks
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Online collaborative work (HyHyve platform)
18 March 2026 | Tutorat (2 hours)
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Guided discussion on participants’ early reflections
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Support for individual understanding and questions
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Preparation for the next steps
29 & 30 April 2026 | Going Deeper with Additional Tools
Place: Oslo Metropolitan University, Campus Pilestredet
Two days of applied systemic design practice including:
- Hands-on group work
- System mapping exercises
- Tool application: deepening previous online learning
- Reflective discussions and feedback loops
- Facilitated conversations guided by systemic design practitioners
- Discovery activities in Oslo
19 May 2026 | Final Sharing of Work (1/2 day)
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Presentation of participants’ reflections
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Collective feedback session
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Wrap-up and takeaways
Assessment & Certification
A certificate of completion will be issued to each participant based on the following criteria:
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Attendance: mandatory participation in every session
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Assessment of learning: submission of a final reflection note
This process ensures the validation of the learning outcomes and the acquisition of key competencies.
Questions? Contact us!
Continuing Education Team
[t] +33 (0)2 51 13 50 70
[m] formation-continue@lecolededesign.com
Request information
Registration deadline: February 6, 2026
Number of participants: 15
Program duration: 24 hours (delivered across multiple days)
Cost: Free under Erasmus+ (travel and accommodation costs are not included)
Language: English
Hybrid: onsite in Oslo (Pilestredet Campus, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway) and online
