Bridgette is a professional futurist and pracademic who is curious about post-growth innovation. She teaches strategic foresight, innovation and entrepreneurship at Swinburne University and her research focuses on the (un)intended consequences of change. Bridgette’s recent projects range from public participatory futures installations for Melbourne Knowledge Week and Hong Kong Business of Design Week, VR and AR wearables for people with early-onset dementia and the challenges of self-sovereign identity and digital wallets, to exploring ways to use technology and new materials to support sexual and reproductive health. She is currently a PhD candidate exploring futures literacy in design. She holds a Masters in Strategic Foresight (Swinburne University) and a Masters in Women’s Studies (Monash University) as well as a Bachelor of Arts and Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning. Bridgette has served on NGO boards and committees for over 20 years including BPW Australia, JCI Australia and UNAA Victoria.