The Centre for Conscious Design

Become
a CCD
Fellow

Fellowship Experiences | Natasha Reid

Fellowship Experiences | Natalia Olszewska

“Being part of the CCD has been pivotal in shaping my professional path.”
Natalia Olszewska

We are excited that you want to be part of the vision and work at The CCD.

Our community is multi-disciplinary and brings together a wide range of skills and knowledge, as well as varied interests. Fellows are deeply involved in the CCD’s mission. Depending on their fellowship type, they organise and host specific CCD event formats and contribute to the CCD’s Publishing.

The CCD is dedicated to elevating the work of Fellows and supporting them in becoming leaders in their field. We aim to have Fellows recognised for their passion and expertise and therefore safeguard the title for those who can commit to fellowship engagement. Fellows also play a vital bottom-up role in shaping the CCD’s direction, offering feedback, helping to steer the community and its work.

A CCD Fellowship

  • Means that you are part of the CCD’s thought leadership throughout your engagement.
  • Your engagement is integrated into the CCD’s year-round programming.
  • The CCD’s accounts on social platforms will feature your fellowship and your engagement.
  • A Fellowship initially lasts a year and can then be extended through additional applications.
  • Receive a certificate that acknowledges your contribution as a Fellow.
  • Honorarium of $200.

Fellowship Paths

Bridge Fellowship

Bridge Fellows connect different fields in their work and research. These connections bring in human sciences (neuroscience, psychology, or anthropology for example), data science, or technology into design thinking to create a more informed process. They publish Spotlight Research pieces – summaries of research in the field with applicable insights for design.

See Examples of Spotlight Research here

Greenhouse Fellowship

Greenhouse Fellows edit and publish an issue of the Conscious Cities Journal, bringing new research, essays, thought pieces and case studies together to explore one of the CCD’s Designing for Life themes.

The following themes are options: 
Comfort & Accessibility, Creativity & Expression, Skills & Productivity, Meaning & Purpose, Joy & Recreation, Agency & Autonomy, Place Attachment, Ecological Health

Observatory Fellowship

Observatory Fellows document real-world projects that embody Conscious Design principles by publishing Spotlight Projects – case studies that showcase built projects, sharing lessons and practical insights.

See examples of Spotlight Projects here.

Lighthouse Fellowship

Lighthouse Fellows are either invited by the CCD team or are nominated by others. The nomination form is at the bottom of this page.

Lighthouse Fellows spark dialogue on the future of cities, society, and design. They speak at Lighthouse Events, publish thought pieces, and co-curate with the CCD team to illuminate critical questions.

Application Form

Applications will open again September 2026.

We’re excited to hear from you! We will review your application and get back to you. If it seems we are a good match, we will be in touch to organise a virtual call to discuss your fellowship and to answer any questions you might have.
To nominate someone for a Lighthouse Fellowship, please use this form.