Emergent Living is about designing for what’s next.
Emergent Living is a long term investigation into how design can help us navigate complexity and create meaningful change.
“Emergent” reflects ideas and challenges constantly unfolding. “Living” speaks to the systems and environments that shape how we work, learn, and live.
The practice focuses on finding clarity, responding to change, and turning possibilities into outcomes through visual thinking, collaboration, and practical tools.
About Jeremiah Tesolin:
Jeremiah brings deep sense making expertise and an inclusive, systems-aware approach to design. His background spans the private, public, and non-profit sectors—helping organisations navigate complexity and lead change with clarity.
He is currently working with UNICEF’s Global Learning Innovation Hub, where he leads strategic design efforts to support education transformation across countries and initiatives.
Jeremiah has served as a City Innovation Coach with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, supporting city teams in tackling complex challenges through training and strategic coaching.
Previously, he worked as Creative Director at Iittala, Brand Development Manager at Marimekko, and Art Director at Nokia—bringing a global perspective to brand, design, and innovation.
Emergent collaborations:
Emergent Living comes to life through collaboration. I work with agencies, organisations, and individuals to explore challenges and unlock new possibilities.
I’m grateful for the collaborations with the organisations featured here. Together, we demonstrate what becomes possible when different perspectives come together around a shared purpose.
If you are working toward meaningful change and see alignment with this approach, let’s be in touch.