CollActive Materials
CollActive Materials ist ein Experimentallabor der Berliner Exzellenzcluster »Matters of Activity« (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) und »Science of Intelligence« (Technische Universität Berlin), gefördert von der Berlin University Alliance. Ziel des Projektes ist es, spekulatives Design als neuen Ansatz für den Wissensaustausch zwischen Forschung, Gesellschaft und Design zu entwickeln und damit gemeinsame Begegnungen auf Augenhöhe möglich zu machen. CollActive Materials versteht sich als experimentelles, transdisziplinäres Projekt, das materielle Alltagspraktiken aus diversen gesellschaftlichen Kontexten mit Forschungspositionen in ein offenes Gespräch bringt.
About CollActive Materials
CollActive Materials is an experimental laboratory of the Berlin Clusters of Excellence »Matters of Activity« (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) and »Science of Intelligence« (Technische Universität Berlin), funded by the Berlin University Alliance. The aim of the project is to develop speculative design as a new approach for knowledge exchange between research, society, and design, thus making joint encounters possible at eye level. As an experimental, transdisciplinary project, CollActive Materials brings material everyday practices from diverse social contexts into open conversation with approaches in research.
Forthcoming Publications by CollActive Materials
Müller, Martin and Léa Perraudin. Speculating With. Berlin: De Gruyter, 2025. Open Access Publication.
Perraudin, Léa and Martin Müller (Eds.). Sensing Common Grounds. Towards Collaborative Speculation. Leipzig: Spector Books, 2025. Open Access Publication.
Werner, Kristin and Antje Nestler. Co-Creating Futures – A Practical Guide for Speculation Workshops Connecting Research, Design, and Society. Berlin, 2025. Open Access Publication







Principal Investigators
Prof. Dr. Oliver Brock, Robotics
Solveig Steinhardt, Science Communication



Mina Mahouti
Martin Kim Luge
Gosia Lehmann
Valerian Blos
Monika Dorniak
Lena Böckmann
Rodolfo Acosta Castro
Doris Dziersk
Activities

Gestalten mit Cellulose, Wasser und Luft. Copyright: Eva Bullermann

Thermography shows the effect of shading and the influence of solar radiation on surface temperatures. Copyright: Maxie Schneider

Charlett Wenig, Bark Sphere, 2021. Copyright: Alexander Magerl

Gosia Lehmann, Breathless Choir. Copyright: CollActive Materials, Foto: Michelle Mantel

Interview mit Martin Müller, Tagesspiegel, 22. Oktober 2023. Copyright: Tagesspiegel

Exhibition Opening »Airbound«, 19 October 2023. Copyright: Matters of Activity

Futures of Air. Copyright: CollActive Materials

Flyer CollActive Materials at Mall Anders. Copyright: CollActive Materials