began as a search. A patient, steady effort to find the most exemplary people on earth, understand what drives them, and map the quiet force that runs through their lives. What emerged wasn't a list but a landscape — an archipelago of examples, each one distinct, yet connected. A set of lives that, together, offer a way to navigate the world.
began as a search — a patient effort to find the most exemplary people on earth and map the quiet force that runs through their lives.
Explore by collectionsChngmkr is a collective, decentralised map. We ask leading figures across the world to share the inspirations who shape their action — their own list of living examples.
Marseille, France
Ex-sailor Simon Bernard founded Plastic Odyssey, using a ship with recycling tech to fight ocean pollution and train communities worldwide.
Chicago, USA
French-Japanese inventor Cesar Jung-Harada created Protei, an oil-cleaning robot ship, and runs MakerBay to develop eco-tech solutions.
Samsø, Denmark
Led Samsø island to 100% renewable energy, creating a global model for community-powered sustainability.
Geneva, Switzerland
Rob Hopkins founded the Transition Movement in Totnes, England, inspiring communities to build sustainable, resilient futures together.
Chngmkr is for those who feel out of step with the world, moving through the fog, unsure where to turn. It's a quiet reminder that others have walked similar uncertainty, and found their way forward.
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CHNGMKR is the essential source of inspiration and insight for those driving positive change. We offer unparalleled access to a diverse array of changemakers and pioneering projects that are driving transformative impact across various sectors. Whether you're seeking inspiration or collaboration opportunities, our selection is designed to connect you with the brightest minds and the most groundbreaking efforts dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. CHNGMKR highlights how changemakers are reshaping every facet of our lives—from culture to business, sustainability to innovation. The transformative ideas and initiatives we uncover pave the way for new perspectives, new collaborations, and groundbreaking solutions.
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Nicolas Nova was a researcher, educator, and writer whose life was shaped by an insatiable curiosity about the ways technology intertwines with human behavior and culture. With a background in anthropology and interaction design, Nicolas devoted his career to bridging disciplines, questioning the norms of technology and its role in our lives. As a co-founder of the Near Future Laboratory, he explored speculative futures, crafting imaginative scenarios that challenged conventional thinking about design and innovation. His work ranged from observing the unnoticed ways people interact with digital tools to envisioning provocative possibilities for how we might live in the future. As a professor at HEAD – Genève (Geneva School of Art and Design), Nicolas was a deeply inspiring figure, encouraging students to see design as a tool for critical inquiry and storytelling, pushing boundaries and fostering creativity. His untimely passing on December 31, 2024, marked the loss of a visionary thinker whose ideas will resonate far beyond his time. For Nicolas, design and research were never just about creating solutions—they were about asking bold questions, embracing complexity, and reimagining how we relate to one another and the world around us.
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Website
https://www.hesge.ch/head/Photo credits
Celine Nidegger
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