Simon Caspersen

Simon Caspersen is a Danish communications strategist, documentary filmmaker, and co-founder of SPACE10, a research and design lab based in Copenhagen.1 He served as the Communications Director at SPACE10 from its founding in 2014 until October 2022.3

Professional Background

Simon has a diverse background in communication, innovation, and social impact:

• He holds a double master's degree in Communication and Ethnography from Roskilde University.
• Prior to SPACE10, he worked as Head of Marketing and Communications at Trailerpark Festival and as a Director at Palestine Marathon.
• He has experience in concept development and project management, having worked at Rebel Agency and ArtRebels.
• Simon also founded a nonprofit organization called A Key for Change, focused on empowering youth through music.

Role at SPACE10

As Co-founder and Communications Director at SPACE10, Simon was responsible for:

• Developing and executing strategic communication campaigns
• Managing media relations
• Leading a team of communication professionals
• Creating compelling content to engage audiences

SPACE10 is a future-living lab sponsored by IKEA, with a mission to design better and more sustainable ways of living.2 The lab works on various projects ranging from vertical farming to the future of food, collaborating with a global network and open-sourcing their findings.2

Approach and Philosophy

Simon is known for his innovative approach to communication:

• He focuses on visual storytelling to communicate complex issues in accessible ways.1
• Rather than producing lengthy innovation reports, he prefers creative projects like photo series to convey ideas.2
• He believes in open-sourcing research findings to drive innovation.2

Simon's work at SPACE10 involved exploring topics such as food futures, emergent technologies, and climate science, aiming to inspire people worldwide to design innovative solutions.1