Zeynep Falay von Flittner

Transforming Minds, Designing Futures: Inspiring Change for a Regenerative World

Zeynep Falay von Flittner is an inspiring role model and a powerful force within the design community. A leader in transformational design, she has made significant strides in both environmental protection and social well-being through her work as a consultant, educator, researcher, and speaker. In recognition of her holistic approach to advancing sustainable development goals, she was awarded the Ornamo Award 2024 Design Forerunner Prize.

With over 20 years of international experience, Zeynep has helped organizations become more human-centric, explored the power of design for social change, and spearheaded innovative experiments. She is the founder of Falay Transition Design, a pioneering collective integrating design methods into broader societal transformation efforts, and Design Activists for Regenerative Futures. She also serves on the board of System Change Finland.

As a speaker, Zeynep offers a boost of inspiration, insights, and a sense of agency to her audience. She blends cutting-edge research and innovations in sustainability and creative fields with practical knowledge and personal anecdotes. Zeynep challenges her audience with compassion and positivity, encouraging them to reflect on the mental frameworks that perpetuate negative societal trends and to take the necessary steps for change – both individually and within their organizations.

Zeynep consistently receives excellent feedback for her work in promoting regenerative organizational cultures, forward-thinking business strategies, and systemic approaches to change. Each of her speeches is carefully tailored to resonate with her audience. 

Zeynep holds speaks in English.

Examples of speech topics:

• Systems change and what is needed for it

• Regenerative leadership – New ways of working and being

• Role of imagination for transformation