Forest Design Workshop

Think outdoors. Design deeper.

Köln Buchen

Creative workshops in green spaces for teams and students—with real impact: sustainable, innovative, systemic.

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What can
you expect?

What’s your takeaway?

Three Paths to Inspiration

Nature as a model for sustainable processes:

Explore how natural systems work and what we can learn from them.

Experimental Material Exploration & Upcycling

Use the variety of natural materials and develop your own design solutions.

Method Sprint

Nature-Integrated Design in Mini-Challenges testen.

Rapid Prototyping

Ideen an Ort und Stelle bauen (nature Prototyping) skizzieren & teilen

New perspectives & ideas – nature as a source of inspiration for creative processes.

Sustainable approaches to design & innovation – learning from nature for practical solutions.

Increased awareness of cycles and networking – nature as a model for sustainable action.

More energy & clarity – Scientifically proven: time in nature promotes creativity & well-being.

Aesthetic – Using patterns, structures, and forms as inspiration for art and design.

Functional – Applying nature’s sustainable principles to product development.

Philosophical – Viewing ecological intelligence as a conceptual framework for change and innovation.

Fixed Workshop Dates

Upcoming dates:
08.11.2025, 10 – 14 Uhr, Kölner Stadtwald, Hültzplatz, 50933 Köln

📩 Group requests: Individual appointments are possible for teams, companies or private groups. Write to me!

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Dates:

Saturdays from April to September

Location:
AGARD Nature Conservation House, Westfalenpark Dortmund

Participant:
Maximum 11

persons

Cost:
from 79 €
per person

Do I need any prior design knowledge?

👉 No. The workshop is open to everyone—whether you’re a designer, want to do creative work, or are simply looking for new perspectives.

Who is this workshop for?

👉 For companies, students, schools, and creative teams—anyone who wants to think more sustainably, develop new perspectives, and use nature as a source of inspiration.

What happens if the weather is bad?

👉 The workshop goes ahead even in light rain—that’s part of the nature experience. Only in extreme weather will we offer an alternative date. If necessary, we can move indoors to the nature-conservation center.

What will I take away at the end?

👉 New perspectives, ideas, greater clarity, creative energy, and a stronger connection to nature. Plus: a take-home toolkit so you can extend the experience and integrate it into your everyday life or projects.

Do I need to bring any materials?

👉 No. All you need is weather-proof clothing and something to drink. I’ll provide all materials, light snacks, and tools.

Is the workshop accessible?

👉 Please let me know when you register—I strive to make the workshop as inclusive as possible.

Do you have any other questions?

👉 Get in contact below :)

Ishleen KaurIshleen Kaur

“This experience sparked ideas for both, my academic assignments and my personal projects. It made me rethink how nature can fuel design thinking and reminded me why creating for a more thoughtful, sustainable world matters so deeply. Truly an experience I'll carry with me."

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Contact with nature increases creativity

Findings of the study by Atchley, Strayer & Atchley (2012) :

Time spent in nature increases the ability for creative problem solving by 50%.

forest bathing

improves mental
Health

Research from the University of Tokyo shows (2010): “Shinrin-yoku” (forest bathing) lowers stress hormones and improves mood.

Biophilic Design

Principles

Concept: Integrating natural elements into designs improves people’s health and productivity.

Let's talk

Hi, this is Mariya!

Feel free to reach out, and we’ll schedule a no-obligation meeting to get to know each other and discuss all the details.