Initiatives for the continuity of tacit knowledge in the hand-made sector
We are Enablers of communication between traditional techniques and contemporaneity
Passa ao Futuro is a research based cultural initiative, non-profit association that is:
- Documenting to preserve the intangible cultural heritage of Portuguese Artisans and Craftspeople.
- Activating this network through a series of residencies and organized collaborations.
- Supporting the sustainability of the crafts through social and environmental impact programming rooted in design and systems thinking.
We design programming to have a practical and sustainable influence, Striving to facilitate the craftsPEOPLE and their WISDOM continue in a holistically positive way
VISION
To cultivate an interface for the development of ideas, techniques and skills between the historical past and the sustainable future. We facilitate collaboration and innovation between craftspeople and designers in the production of utilitarian designs on the global and local scales.
MISSION
Passa ao Futuro’s mission is to preserve, promote, innovate, activate and celebrate the Portuguese artisan sector through a series of initiatives, utilizing design thinking. Allowing for and supporting a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, responsible design process, business model and future.
PASSA AO FUTURO’S INITIATIVES ARE BASED ON DEVELOPING SYSTEMIC SOLUTIONS THROUGH:
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Documentation of existing Portuguese artisans and craftspeople utilising traditional techniques.
This documentation serves to activate the network through design and sustainable practices.
ACTIVATION
Activating the network of intangible heritage and culture of Portugal, through residencies, workshops and consultancy. Bringing together designers architects and craftspeople to carry these traditional techniques into the future.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Education and training for younger generation of artisans and craftspeople.
Education and training for the younger generation of designers raising awareness of the opportunities that exist through collaborations with artisans and craftspeople.
Sustainability education for artisans, craftspeople and designers.
SOCIAL INNOVATION
Social Impact programming designed through the data collected from the census, developing programming that specifically targets and aims to find strategies and solutions for the problems facing the artisans and craftspeople.
AWARENESS BUILDING
Raising awareness of the current craftsmanship ecosystem as well as the history of the techniques, materials and culture. This will be done through exhibitions, documentaries, lectures, round-table discussions and cross disciplinary design thinking and systems thinking workshops.
SUSTAINABILITY
Environmental, economic and social sustainability principles and education built into all aspects of the project. Driving the activation of the sector to meet and cultivate the UN Sustainable Development Goals.