Workshop by Fail Fast:
"Random Connections"

What to expect?
We spend our days surrounded by curated content, personalized feeds, and interactions shaped by algorithms. But what happens when the filter is removed? What if you step into a space where you don’t get to choose? In a world where algorithms dictate what we see and who we interact with, spontaneity is disappearing.
This co-creation workshop invites participants to explore a powerful question: How can we build random connections at OFFF? Led by the team at Fail Fast, this session explores how losing control can become a catalyst for creativity and authentic connection. Grounded in Design Thinking dynamics, participants will go through a fast-paced and engaging process that challenges assumptions and encourages new ways of thinking.

The workshop is structured in three key phases:
- Research with the OFFF audience – Participants will explore the festival space, interacting with real people to gather insights and fresh perspectives.
- Co-creation in teams – Working in small groups, participants will define challenges, ideate solutions, and rapidly prototype their ideas.
- Exhibition and share-out – Teams will present their concepts, sharing how they reimagined connection through randomness and spontaneity.

This is more than a creative exercise – it’s a sensory and emotional journey, designed to uncover the power of improvisation in innovation and human interaction. Fast-paced, energetic, and a little unpredictable, the workshop guarantees real connection, creative sparks, and a fresh lens on how we relate to one another in increasingly curated environments.

Maximum number of participants: up to 25 persons

Duration: 3 hours

Who is it for?
This workshop is open to everyone at OFFF – no filters, no restrictions, no pre-set categories. Just a random mix of creatives, thinkers, and explorers ready to step into the unexpected.

About the speakers:
Ian Gehlhaar, Luis Arteaga, Ingrid David, and Ariadna Román from Fail Fast team.

What materials will be used?
Everything needed for the session will be provided. No need to bring anything – just an open mind and a willingness to embrace the unexpected. A unique experience to challenge the way we think, create, and relate to others.

Access:
This session is included in your Full Pass / Day Ticket but requieres a sign up. Sign up is available from April 16th exclusively via the OFFF app.