Participants are inspired by the natural surroundings, engage with the New Cuyama community, have deep philosophical conversations under the stars, share insights, discoveries, and new ideas each night around the dinner table, stay up late working, chilling next to a campfire, dancing our butts off on an airstrip at midnight.

+ 9am: Morning meeting / Studio time
+ 10am: Studio time / Explore area
+ 12pm: Lunch
+ 1pm: Explore area
+ 4pm: Regroup / Studio time
+ 7pm: Group Dinner / Share out
+ 9pm: Studio time / Campfire / Relax

We’re looking for graphic designers, industrial designers, fashion designers, software designers, illustrators, behavior designers, UX/UI designers, filmmakers, interior designers, interaction designers, motion designers, architects, visual designers — any kind of designer pushing for climate action in their work. Students and professionals alike are welcome to join.

Projects from previous Climate Designers and Project M workshops range in areas such as environmental conservation, food systems, economic development, and more. Some of these projects have grown into sustainable businesses with the help of partner organizations.

Project Blue Sky will kick off with a focus on regional water issues in the New Cuyama area. We also welcome other project ideas if they happen to surface throughout the week.

That depends on what the team decides. Estimation is about 2–3 hours per person.

Roles and responsibilities will be figured out before the off-site ends so people know what they need to do to ensure project completion before the Pitch Day.

Yes! We encourage early submission. The sooner you submit, the sooner we can review your application.

Cost includes; lodging, nightly meals, project materials, and facilitation.

Travel to and from New Cuyama as well as incidental expenses are not included in the cost.

On top of the Think Wrong methodology, you'll learn things like; user research, rapid prototyping, how to collaborate with a cross-discipline team, storytelling, thought leadership material, and more.

Spots are limited to 12 participants

Great! Consider this “professional development”. We suggest that you ask your manager if you can use this as an opportunity to level up various skills like creative problem solving, collaboration, and rapid prototyping.

Everything you learn, you will be able to take back and apply to your own work.

This is also a great opportunity for your company to promote the work you did during Project Blue Sky internally and externally.

We are partnering up with Blue Sky Center to host as it provides a great backdrop for the week. Its location, surroundings, and amenities make for a perfect setting for a week-long climate-focused workshop.

“Project Blue Sky was a transformative experience that opened my eyes to the power of Thinking Wrong. From interacting with hospitable residents of the beautiful Cuyama Valley to participating in mindset-altering exercises, the workshop presented unforgettable moments, insightful conversations, and expert advice, creating an exceptional learning environment for aspiring changemakers!

I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking for a fresh perspective on problem-solving and making an impact.”

- Wasim A

“The Climate Designers and Project M team have created this sort of magic-like experience that is a bit hard to wrap your head around and describe. I feel like I walked away from the week reinvigorated, full of ideas for my work, and excited to start applying elements in my company as quickly as possible.

There is something about being embedded in a new environment with like-minded folks that can’t be beat. The community built in just one week is amazing.”

- Kaylyn B

We require everyone to send us proof of vaccination along with the latest booster shot.