A strategic imagination is the ultimate research tool.

We believe that where there is science, there is always science fiction.

SpacetimeLabs™ is an independent agency of scientists, designers, and futurists developing advanced solutions in strategic communications — narrative intelligence, emerging media content, and applied games.

Our R&D agency occupies a unique and innovative space that combines scientific research, experiential design, and multimedia storytelling. Because all R&D starts with a story. We help pioneers share their visions for the future.

The secret to making groundbreaking discoveries or finding breakthrough connections is not really a secret at all. It’s a matter of engaging in extraordinary experiences that break free from existing perceptions and biases.

Given the diverse range of services we offer, there are several sectors and types of clients that benefit from partnering with us.

Industries

Science and Research Institutions

Think Tanks and Policy Institutes

Government and Public Agencies

Startups and Tech Companies

Entertainment and Media Industry

Practices

Conceptual Design

Narrative Intelligence & Research

Applied Game Design & Liveplay

Content & Program Production

Experiential Technology (VR/AR)

Human-Centered Science Communication

Speaking to the Harvard Library, our founder Nic DiPalma describes human-centered science communication, overcoming established perceptions with novel perspectives, and practicing narrative research in conceptual design.

A brief history.

Spacetime Creative Labs LLC officially launched in 2016 as a design research project: How can human-centered design principles be applied to science communication? Can a better user experience for public engagement increase science literacy, promote curiosity, and encourage greater support for research?

In our time so far…

We launched a global science travel agency.
We developed the first design-for-science online marketplace.
We produced a podcast of science conversations.
We designed a brand workshop for science entrepreneurs.
We created and tested a science-fiction research seminar.
We launched an R&D design service in support of science and research communications.

Meet our advisors.

Read our manifesto.

SpacetimeLabs™
Continuum 2014-2024

Our Process: Conceptual Design and Narrative Intelligence

Imagine a world where possibilities are endless, where every innovative thought leads to groundbreaking discoveries. At SpacetimeLabs, we believe that imagination is the cornerstone of progress. By daring to envision the unimaginable, we unlock the potential to explore new frontiers in science, technology, and research. Our services are designed to transform your visionary ideas into tangible realities, propelling your organization to new heights. Just imagine what we can achieve together.

Our Practice: Strategic Imagination

Strategic imagination is not about wild guesses or unchecked fantasies. It's a disciplined exploration of the uncharted, a balance between the known and the unknown. Imagine a bridge, where one side is grounded in deep research, while the other reaches out into the vastness of creativity and possibilities. That bridge is built with planks of strategy and beams of imagination. It's the pathway we tread every day.