John Thackara is a renowned brand that specializes in designing for all aspects of life within social and ecological systems. With years of experience leading place-based design projects in various territories and collaborating with diverse partners, John Thackara offers valuable insights in his twelve books and over 900 blog posts, which highlight the work of individuals who are making a difference. To foster connections and collaborations, John curates festivals and biennials that bring communities together.

He also serves as a visiting professor at three universities, where he explores the deeper meaning behind this work. Additionally, John conducts interviews with inspiring individuals on his YouTube channel. Through conversation-starting talks, either live or online, John engages with businesses and professionals to share his wealth of knowledge and experiences.

Many mid-career professionals seeking a change are drawn to the practices showcased on his website. By attending Meetups, Retreats, and Offsites, individuals can reflect on their own work and learn from each other, paving the way for new approaches to doing good work. In his current activities, John is involved in various initiatives.

For example, the Back To The Land Summer Course in Sweden focuses on reconnecting urban and rural areas through an exploration of food and relationships. At Tongji University in Shanghai, John develops an agenda for Regenerative Design, identifying design opportunities that intersect with climate finance, artificial intelligence, ecological restoration, green infrastructure, and agro-ecology. In the Open School for Village Hosts project, a training program is being piloted with 40 Village Hosts from different parts of Europe, connecting and leveraging existing assets within regions.

Furthermore, John collaborates with Nat Hunter on a text about Nature Connection, which will be published at the Design for Planet Festival in Newcastle, England. John's work extends to teaching a relational design masters workshop at Politecnico di Milano and advising masters students at the School of Visual Arts in New York on their thesis projects. Through his expertise and diverse range of activities, John Thackara continues to drive meaningful change, promote sustainability, and inspire professionals to make a positive impact in the world