Name:Oliver Bates

Bio:

Oliver is a researcher and games designer. He’s a Research Fellow at Lancaster University, and the co-owner/worker at fractals co-operative.

Oliver uses creative and design approaches like games, design justice, and emergent strategy to design for systems change. He focuses on designing systems that are more sustainable and just. His recent work on sustainable gig economy courier work created a series of creative outputs (games, speculative designs, tea towels, engagement workshops).

• My personal site
• bluesky
• fractals co-op
• LinkedIn

Country:United Kingdom

Affiliation:Lancaster University, UK

Research interests:research through games design, creative methods, systemic design, sustainable transition, post capitalist futures, speculative design