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Joel Blanco is an artist and designer influenced by pop culture, who calls himself an “inactive member of the Pokémon generation and junk food expert.” His work spans visual arts, design, and research, with a focus on futures and network culture. As a consultant, he employs future scenario visualization and speculative design to help organizations make better decisions. Recognized by Forbes as one of the 40 best futurists in Spain in 2022, he is a Researcher at the New Center for Research & Practice and Curatorial Director of Mayrit. He holds a BA in Product Design from IED Madrid and a Master’s in Contextual Design from the Design Academy Eindhoven.