Signals and Shadows

Futures and Foresight Journal

Free · Designed for iPad

Capture weak signals of change and map the future. The essential tool for foresight practitioners and strategic thinkers. Signals & Shadows is a dedicated journal for futures thinking and horizon scanning. It helps you capture, analyze, and synthesize observations about the changing world around you. Whether you are a strategist, designer, or curious observer, this tool allows you to document weak signals of change and spotting the shadows of declining systems. Features: CAPTURE SIGNALS Quickly log observations of emerging trends. Categorize them using the STEEP framework (Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental, Political). IDENTIFY SHADOWS Note the systems and behaviors that are fading away or becoming obsolete. ANALYZE IMPACT Rate the potential impact and probability of your observations. visualize them on a horizon matrix to prioritize what matters. BACKCASTING Define a preferred future state and work backwards. Create step by step milestones to understand the path from tomorrow to today. MEGATRENDS Synthesize multiple signals into larger megatrends. Connect the dots between isolated events to see the bigger picture. PRIVACY FOCUSED Your data stays on your device. Zero tracking or cloud sync ensures your strategic insights remain private. Start building your personal library of future insights today.

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  • 5.0
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    Information

    • Seller
      • Matthew Kerr
    • Size
      • 45.2 MB
    • Category
      • Education
    • Compatibility
      Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
      • iPhone
        Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
      • iPad
        Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
      • iPod touch
        Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
      • Apple Vision
        Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    • Languages
      • English
    • Age Rating
      4+
    • Copyright
      • © Matthew Kerr 2025
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