The Lab of Ideas invites young people aged 18 to 25 to get hands-on in mapping problems and creating solutions for their communities! Through creative and practical workshops that will bring together culture, technology, and identity, the project is an invitation to exchange experiences, foster innovation, and strengthen the connection between youth, the city, and their territories. Applications are open until September 14!

At the Lab, CodeFicar is our partner, designing the methodology to be applied. They are specialists in developing and inspiring change in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, connecting effective education, inclusive technology, and mental health support.

Methodology

• Brainstorming Workshops: Stimulate participants’ creativity in identifying problems present in their communities.
• Problem Mapping: Organize and prioritize the problems raised in the brainstorming sessions.
• Solution Mapping: Develop creative and feasible solutions for the prioritized problems.
• Idea Refinement: Improve and detail the developed solutions, making them more consistent and viable.
• Solution Presentation: Equip participants to present their proposals in a structured and impactful way.

Information

• When:
• Where: Museum of Tomorrow
• For whom: Young adults aged 18 to 25 from all over Rio
• Applications: 09/01 to 09/14 – https://ponte-de-ideias.codeficar.org/

Workshops

Writing Workshop: The importance of putting it on paper with Nath Braga

A workshop that explores the power of writing and externalizing ideas from a peripheral perspective, encouraging participants to put their thoughts on paper as a way to organize, understand, and make sense of their realities. 

Nath Braga

She is a journalist, YouTuber, and content creator, known for addressing topics such as ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and education. She is a reporter at The Intercept Brasil, co-founder of the collective Influência Negra, and winner of the 2021 Mulher Imprensa Award.

ComuniTec Workshop: Is it possible to create with what we have? with Bia Lopes and Thiago Costa

A workshop on experimentation and innovation, exploring available resources in original and creative ways. It aims to stimulate imagination and promote practical solutions to real challenges. 

Bia Lopes

She is an Associate Creative Director at Jotacom, TEDx speaker, photographer, and founder of Quintal agency and the Re_Modelar project. An award-winning art director, Bia has developed numerous campaigns for major clients such as Chevrolet, Banco do Brasil, Seara, Lupo, Eataly, SBT, and Big Brother Brasil. As a Black Brazilian woman, she seeks to spread Brazilian creativity to the global advertising industry.

Thiago Costa

He is an Art Director at iFood and Founder of the agency Quintal, with over 10 years of experience developing creative, strategic, and inclusive communication through graphic design. He has created campaigns for several high-profile clients, including FMU, iFood, and Paulinas-COMEP, among others.

Tech-Possibilities Workshop: You think? It can be done! with Jonas Esteves

A technology-driven workshop demonstrating how tech can transform ideas into opportunities, breaking barriers and expanding horizons. 

Jonas Esteves Artista

He is an artist, programmer, and self-taught hacker who develops research in contemporary art and technology. He holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Poetics from the School of Fine Arts at UFRJ.

Cultural Roots Workshop: What is popular? Do you like what you see around you? with Rafaela Pinah

Recovering local cultural strengths as a means of creation. Participants will use art as a tool to value and build from their cultural heritage. 

Rafaela Pinah

She is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and cultural producer. Their work articulates art, ancestry, and technologies, focusing on decolonial practices and strengthening peripheral and Afro-Brazilian narratives. Through languages such as performance, audiovisual, and critical education, Rafa develops projects that intersect politics, spirituality, and collective creation. They also act as a facilitator of training processes in art and digital culture, with particular attention to Black and dissident youth.

Voice Workshop: Is it important to speak? How to speak? How to project your body and your voice? with Ana Paula Black

Presentation techniques focused on authentic and engaging self-expression. The workshop emphasizes body and voice projection as tools to present who you are and what you think. 

Ana Paula Black

She is an actress and acting teacher with a 27-year career. She is a member of Cia dos Comuns, one of the main references in Black Brazilian theater.

Talk – Revolution: Money causing change with Amanda Dias from Grana Preta

Grana Preta is a financial emancipation program offering solutions for low-income individuals, micro, and small entrepreneurs. It disseminates financial education from an intra-economic perspective through content, courses, and exclusive training methods aimed at self-management developed collectively. 

Amanda Dias

She is a communicator, financial advisor, and co-founder of Grana Preta, an economic emancipation program that offers solutions aimed at low-income individuals. Drawing from Afro-Brazilian cultural references, her purpose is to promote financial education through digital content, courses, and exclusive training methods that foster self-management focused on quality of life and financial sustainability.

Bora Ver Workshop with Gabriel Borja

In this workshop, participants will have a practical introduction to 3D printing as a tool for creation and prototyping. The goal is to show, in an accessible way, how this technology can be used to turn ideas into physical objects, expanding possibilities for expression, innovation, and problem-solving. 

Gabriel Borja

He is a product designer specializing in three-dimensional technologies and additive manufacturing. His work includes digital modeling, rapid prototyping, and 3D printing, with a particular interest in the intersections between design, technological innovation, and visual culture.

How to Present a Project? with Marisa Santana

Focusing on professional communication and presentation, this session dives into practical and creative tools to structure, organize, and pitch your idea. We will cover narrative, language, and identity. 

Marisa Santana

She is a cultural manager and social impact specialist with over 10 years of experience in projects focused on education, social innovation, and corporate responsibility. She currently leads strategic initiatives, program management, and partnerships, while also monitoring impact indicators and stakeholder engagement.