​

Happy Summer!

We're skipping next month’s newsletter as things slow down for the season. You’ll hear from us again at the end of August with some exciting new offerings - we’re relaunching our online events come fall!

Since the beginning, our virtual events have been an important part of the organization as a way to build our global community.

Over the years, we produced many one-off events, experimenting with a variety of formats.

One of those experiments was a two-week summit back in 2021. This crazy idea helped the org reach even more designers and grow the community.

We grew fast in those first few years, and it became clear we were missing some much needed infrastructure. In 2023 we paused the majority of our programs in order to step back, re-assess our goals, and create the systems and documentation needed to run the org smoothly. One major milestone was fiscal sponsorship, and we're excited to join Social Good Fund as one of their projects.

We're now ready to our focus back on our community and provide even more value to members and followers.

So, stay tuned for this next chapter of Climate Designers. We’re excited to share our new offerings with you all in a couple of months.

In the meantime, we hope you all have a great summer. ☀️

– Marc O’Brien and Natalie Walsh​
​

​

Latest from Climate Designers Doom & Bloom Podcast

In this special episode recorded live during San Francisco Climate Week, Marc O’Brien and Katie Patrick dig into why we’re stuck in a doom-heavy narrative—and what it’ll take to design for the future we actually want. From breaking down the “value-action gap” to calling out the over-reliance on financial incentives and education as motivators, Katie challenges us to rewire how we think about change. This is a conversation about systems, behavior, and possibility. About moving beyond facts and fear. About shifting from problem-obsession to solution momentum. Maybe it’s time to rethink everything.
​

​
Community Highlights

Question of the Month:

There's a lot going on out there. What are you doing to manage climate anxiety? How are you staying inspired to take climate action in the midst of these turbulent times?

June Chapters Month Events

Our theme for this last Chapters Month was Climate Resilience, and Chapters hosted a great selection of events. If you didn’t see our last newsletter about Climate Resilience, we encourage you to give it a read.

​Los Angeles joined Audubon Society for The Birdsong Project, Toronto wrote Poetry in Empathetic Conflict, New York City took a Balcones Recycling Tour, Boston had a Resilience focused event (see below), and Milan hosted speakers on Energy Ecosystem transitions.

And happening today the 26th, the Bay Area is hosting a Walking Tour & Meetup and Seattle is hosting Art Therapy in the Park.

​Boston Event Recap

We had a bunch come out to our event, Designing Resilience: A Climate Creatives Meetup. It was nice to talk with people in the same boat about everything from making AI more sustainable to finding jobs in this new world. We also did a fun activity where we had people write post-it notes of actions they've made and rate them from what is most sustainable and least sustainable (based off of what the LA Chapter did a few years ago).

– Brett D, Boston Chapter Lead​

Pacific Northwest Climate Week

​Pacific Northwest Climate Week is coming up next month on July 16th - 25th. Climate Designers Seattle Chapter leads Alex Crease and Linsey Nancarrow are helping with planning. If you’ll be in the Seattle area, check out the Design & Innovation Track with a number of events hosted by Alex who runs The Sustainable Design Project. Their events are packed with hands-on activities where participants explore, imagine, and create novel climate and sustainability solutions together.
​
Check some of them out here:

• Workshop: Reimagining Products For A Sustainable Future​
• Panel: Driving Sustainability Through Design​
• Happy Hour: Sustainability Idea Jam Mixer Mashup​

The Japan Hub launched a Podcast!

The podcast focuses on the careers and lives of creators tackling climate issues. We plan to interview individuals and have relaxed conversations about who they are, why they’re involved, and where they’re headed. In our first episode we talk about ourselves and our motivations. We’ve already recorded the second episode, and we’re looking forward to sharing it soon!

– Japan Hub Leads Toshi, Asuka, and Miho

Want to get involved and join a local event?

Check to see if there is a Chapter in your area, and sign up on their page to stay in the loop! Don’t see one? Learn more about starting your own!​

​
Opportunities

Current Design and Climate Jobs, Courses, and other Opportunities
​

Jobs
​Product Designer at Uplight, Remote USA
​Graphic Designer at AECOM, Remote USA
​UI/UX & Service Designer at NextEnergy Group, Hybrid London
​Senior Product Designer at Overstory, Remote North America
​Graphic Designer & Content Specialist at World Data Lab, Remote Nairobi

Fellowship
​Regenintel July Cohort (apply by June 30th)

Volunteer with Climate Designers
​We are seeking additional Chapter Leaders for our Toronto and Singapore Chapters. Interested? Get in touch with us at hello@climatedesigners.org.​
​

Events

Upcoming Climate and Design Happenings

​
Conferences and Workshops
​Green IO Munich on July 3rd
​Pacific Northwest Climate Week on July 16th - 25th
​World Design Congress - Design for Planet (London) on September 9th - 10th

Online Events
​Sustainable Redesign Lab: Reimagining Products for a Sustainable Future on July 1st
​Cli-Fi for beginners: Imagination for climate solutions on July 14th
​Climate Cafe & Adaptation Gym on July 20th
​

Inspiration

What we’re Reading/Watching/Listening to in Design and Climate
​

📺 Understory Workwear Textiles Made from Eucalyptus Waste
​What if you could use invasive plants as a material for protective clothing? Ari Feldman, an MFA Design Student at the California College of the Arts, created Eucortex gaiters: workwear made from the very environment it protects you from. Ari presented this project on June 12-13 at the 10th Annual Biodesign Challenge Summit alongside 50 teams from around the world. - Leslie F.

📚 Skills for Planet Blueprint from Design Council
​This recent report from the Design Council highlights their approach to addressing the green skills gap. While their work is focused on the UK, there are lots of great case studies and takeaways for anyone looking to upskill their design work. - Natalie W.

📚 It’s time for radical courage
​What a powerful piece! I appreciate any and all takes that go upstream to call out the root causes of what we are dealing with here today. Our climate breakdown is a symptom of something deeper. This piece goes deep. This is worth reading. - Marc O.
​

Keep this Work Going

Your support allows us to keep the lights on and continue to offer as much as we do for free. Help us continue to do this important work. Your generosity benefits the entire design and climate community.

​
Quick Links

​Join for free or as a supporter. We are a 100% volunteer led organization and are entirely supported by our paid members. As a supporter you gain access to all our past content, and of course our deepest gratitude.

Follow us on Social: We’re on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Want to meet others in your area? Find a Chapter or Hub near you and sign up for their mailing list or event platform to stay in the loop about regional events.

We’re always looking for help. Check out our latest volunteer opportunities.

Want to learn more about Climate Designers? Visit our About page.

Ready to grow your climate design knowledge? Check out our Resource Library.

Pick up your copy of A Field Guide to Climate Design eBook.
​