Learn more about our community and its members.
ABOUT US
We are a think & do-tank exploring how to leverage Experience Design for positive change – producing resources, convening practicioners and creating visibility of existing initiatives.
About Us
The Order of the Wild (OOW) is an impact initiative which came out of the College of Extraordinary Experiences. See our story for more info.
The Order of the Wild has been through multiple iterations over the years. At this point, it is coordinated by Anne Kathrin Merkle (a College of Extraordinary Experience Alumni) with the support of Meet Muchhala. Alongside 24 members excited by the mission, each running individual efforts in the impact experience space while also coming together to advance the field.
Statement from the community:
“The Order is our contribution to tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis as a community of global experience designers. We care about the future of nature and people. We feel the need to regenerate and rewild all life. We are united by a shared concern about humanity’s current trajectory. Our intention is to contribute to a resilient society which limits the effects of climate change as much as possible, can adjust to the ever-changing challenges ahead and honors all life along the way.”
Our Story
In 2018, a first version of the Order of the Wild was born at the College of Extraordinary Experiences. The College is a transformative, immersive 5 day gathering where 120 individuals from corporate, academic and non-profit backgrounds come together to explore creativity, collaboration, and experience design through experiential learning and networking. Since its inception in 2016, a global community of 600+ alumni has been built.
The Order of the Wild formed as a sub-group around the desire to leverage experience design for transformation, testing various approaches for collective impact.
The Order is legally hosted as part of the WeWilder Association. One of the impact experiences we have been collaborating with for years is based in Romania.
Our Motivation
We see the need for humans to regenerate, rebuild the connection to self and the more-than-human world, and remember our role in the web of life. Through transformative impact experiences we believe individuals, organisations and communities can establish behaviours, values and priorities that nurture people and the planet.
Through the transformation on the individual level we see the potential for a shift within society which prioritises wholeness over profit, consumption and individual gains. Moving from an egocentric to an ecocentric worldview. From a focus on industrial growth to a life sustaining society that is regenerative.
Meet Our IXD Ambassadors
As the community’s catalyst layer, IXD (Impact Experience Design) Ambassadors take Impact Experience Design straight to the frontlines. They localize & adapt methodology to spark regional transformation and equip everyday changemakers to do the same, worldwide.
Tiu is a ritual designer, creative facilitator and “idea doula”, curating and creating experiences around moments of meaning, designed to shift our perspective to see the wonder in the world and the magic in the mundane.
Benjamin Von Wong is an impact experience designer who has generated over 100 million views for causes like ocean plastics, electronic waste, and fast fashion.
Phil translates creative visions into actual experiences, with a focus on operations, logistics, and administration. He is the producer of the College of Extraordinary Experiences, where he pays a lot of attention to regenerative impact throughout the entire supply chain.
David Bassuk, Creative Director and Professor working in Immersive Performance, Transmedia and Game Design in USA, Europe, Iraq and China. Fulbright professor at FH Salzburg, Austria Dept. of Creative Technology. UNAMI Director of Creative Game Design for Iraqi Futures 2050.
Julia is an Experience Consultant for Impact Projects and Experience Designer working on a whole range of projects, always having a larger outcome and impact on mind. She is a bridge-builder and connector who supports regenerative systems & radical transparency.
Alexander took a non-traditional path as an early school dropout who eventually found his way back to uni, obtained a Master’s degree in Psychology, and eventually became a pioneer in creating escape rooms and other innovative real-life gaming experiences.
Amrei is a creative entrepreneur and transformational experience designer. She develops concepts and spaces for regenerative ways of working and living.
Smadar is an Experience Designer and gamification expert specializing in immersive experiences. She crafts, manages, and consults on various fields, including immersive theater, art installations, AR adventures, street quests, and treasure hunts.
Jaime is an experiential creator & facilitator whose work focuses on culture change. This stems from her unique collection of experiences: A past career in the TV & Film industry, 15+ years of creating & holding gatherings, and most recently, running Social Good Club, a think tank & content studio.
Rob helps organisations and individual educators design and deliver more effective & memorable learning experiences for adults. He has have over 20 years’ experience designing and staging learning experiences, and training and coaching others to do the same.
Whether it is building up WWF’s global innovation work, mainstreaming climate action into the Impact Hub Network, or stewarding the Innovation for Impact Network – experience design is core and centre of Anne’s work. She is eager to support the impact sector to fully leverage this tool.
Elena Rodriguez Blanco is a dynamic business force known for inspiring change through regenerative design. She’s an international speaker, best-selling author, and impact investor, leading the way in innovation and social entrepreneurship.
Life-caring initiatives creator. Systemic work for regenerative governance structures.
Likumbi is a social “intrapreneur” and innovation facilitator with a knack for supporting solution builders in their quest to achieve impact.
Paul Bulencea is an experience designer with over a decade of experience in the field. He specialises on creating transformational experience concepts.
Meet Our IXD Ambassadors
Meet Our Co-Founders
As the community’s catalyst layer, IXD (Impact Experience Design) Ambassadors take Impact Experience Design straight to the frontlines. They localize the methodology to spark regional transformation and equip everyday changemakers to do the same, worldwide.
Tiu is a ritual designer, creative facilitator and “idea doula”, curating and creating experiences around moments of meaning, designed to shift our perspective to see the wonder in the world and the magic in the mundane.
Benjamin Von Wong is an impact experience designer who has generated over 100 million views for causes like ocean plastics, electronic waste, and fast fashion.
Phil translates creative visions into actual experiences, with a focus on operations, logistics, and administration. He is the producer of the College of Extraordinary Experiences, where he pays a lot of attention to regenerative impact throughout the entire supply chain.
David Bassuk, Creative Director and Professor working in Immersive Performance, Transmedia and Game Design in USA, Europe, Iraq and China. Fulbright professor at FH Salzburg, Austria Dept. of Creative Technology. UNAMI Director of Creative Game Design for Iraqi Futures 2050.
Julia is an Experience Consultant for Impact Projects and Experience Designer working on a whole range of projects, always having a larger outcome and impact on mind. She is a bridge-builder and connector who supports regenerative systems & radical transparency.
Alexander took a non-traditional path as an early school dropout who eventually found his way back to uni, obtained a Master’s degree in Psychology, and eventually became a pioneer in creating escape rooms and other innovative real-life gaming experiences.
Amrei is a creative entrepreneur and transformational experience designer. She develops concepts and spaces for regenerative ways of working and living.
Jaime is an experiential creator & facilitator whose work focuses on culture change. This stems from her unique collection of experiences: A past career in the TV & Film industry, 15+ years of creating & holding gatherings, and most recently, running Social Good Club, a think tank & content studio.
Rob helps organisations and individual educators design and deliver more effective & memorable learning experiences for adults. He has have over 20 years’ experience designing and staging learning experiences, and training and coaching others to do the same.
Whether it is building up WWF’s global innovation work, mainstreaming climate action into the Impact Hub Network, or stewarding the Innovation for Impact Network – experience design is core and centre of Anne’s work. She is eager to support the impact sector to fully leverage this tool.
Elena Rodriguez Blanco is a dynamic business force known for inspiring change through regenerative design. She’s an international speaker, best-selling author, and impact investor, leading the way in innovation and social entrepreneurship.
Life-caring initiatives creator. Systemic work for regenerative governance structures.
Likumbi is a social “intrapreneur” and innovation facilitator with a knack for supporting solution builders in their quest to achieve impact.
Paul Bulencea is an experience designer with over a decade of experience in the field. He specialises on creating transformational experience concepts.
