Make Your Place

What’s on offer?

Five-hour drop-in activity where participants can envision the future of the Isle of Wight or Southampton (depending on location). You'll brainstorm ideas for products, services, and initiatives that support the local sustainability and economy, then bring these concepts to life by building them in LEGO. Your creations will be placed on a large 2m x 1.4m map, allowing you to explore future possibilities for work, careers, sectors, and businesses. This interactive event encourages creative thinking and offers a hands-on way to engage with the future of your community. 

What’s it about?

The challenge invites young people to reimagine their town or city and explore how they can actively contribute to its future. Through this creative process, you'll brainstorm innovative ideas for products, services, and initiatives that could transform your community into a better place. Along the way, you'll discover exciting opportunities that might be available to you! 

Who’s leading the event?

Sian Campbell, Senior Enterprise Fellow, University of Southampton. 

Open to

.This event is for people of all ages who are interested in sustainability, the future of work and organisations, and their local communities. We especially welcome inventors, creators, people who have good ideas, and people who want to make their place a better place.  

Of particular interest to

Young people, families, children. 

Event Booking details

No booking Required, Drop-in activity only.

Scheduling information

This event is being hosted with the University of Southampton's Hands on Humanities Day.  9/11/2024, Time TBC, Southampton Cultural Quarter.