Anab Jain

Anab Jain is a Professor for Design Investigations at the University of Applied Arts, Vienna, and co-founder of Superflux, a pioneering speculative design and experiential futures consultancy. Her work bridges critical design, futures thinking, and societal impact. She has collaborated with institutions like the V&A, MoMA, Google, and the UNDP, focusing on speculative narratives to provoke dialogue about technology's role in society.

Education & Affiliations:

• Co-founder of Superflux (2009–present)
• Professor at University of Applied Arts, Vienna (role details unspecified)

Research Interests:

Jain’s practice explores how design can interrogate future scenarios, ethics in AI, climate change, and human behavior. Her work emphasizes participatory methods and immersive experiences to challenge assumptions about technology and its societal implications. Recent projects include climate change simulations, AI ethics frameworks, and speculative prototypes for future living.

Awards & Recognition:

Her work has been exhibited globally at MoMA (New York), V&A (London), National Museum of China, and Museum of the Future (Dubai). She has delivered keynotes at TED, Skoll World Forum, and UK Parliament. These engagements highlight her role as a thought leader in design-driven futures discourse.

Labs & Collaborations:

Superflux acts as a transdisciplinary lab, collaborating with academia, corporations, and NGOs to translate complex futures into tangible experiences. Her role at the University of Applied Arts integrates educational innovation with real-world design practice.