‘Nick Foster is one of the world’s foremost leaders in speculative design’ - Fortune

For over 25 years, Nick has used a broad spectrum of design approaches (including sketching, physical and digital prototyping, film-making, writing, model making, illustration, photography and animation) to rapidly convert early-stage speculations into believable realities which help people make meaningful decisions.

In short, he uses design to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and real-world products.

Through his career, he’s been responsible for shaping the foundational product architectures, strategies and future-oriented initiatives of some of the world’s most influential companies. Nick’s work is often provocative and critical, helping technology organizations take more responsibility for their output, build enduring resilience in their ideas and present their propositions with an appropriate level of rigor.

A designer with deep technical fluency, Nick moves easily across disciplines - frequently collaborating with strategists, foresight experts, engineers, scientists, investors and executives. Equally at home advising, leading teams or working independently, he’s known for setting clear visions and building ambition, while maintaining a strong connection to the unavoidable complexities of human life.