Join the
Future's Edge Storyverse
Be part of a talented and energetic, global team. We're designing and producing interactive experiences that change lives.
What we're creating
Future's Edge is a multi-lingual, transmedia storyverse that will form the foundation of a global, youth-led movement.
Within the digital pages of episodic, online comics, serial short-form videos, augmented reality games and multi-format virtual spaces, a growing universe of diverse characters will be exploring new frontiers and teaming up to combat the big challenges they face.
The Edge needs you!
Future's Edge is looking for passionate creators, storytellers, strategists and technologists to help us build this world together.
Whether you're an artist, writer, game designer, developer, or even a crypto-financier, there's a place for you here.
Your unique combination of skills and strengths will help shape the future of this storyverse and the movement it inspires.
Why this matters
Young people everywhere face similar challenges.
Limited access to opportunity
Outdated education systems
Rapid technological change
Unknowable career paths
You already have what we need
Learn and grow as you go.
Don't let a lack of "creative talent" or media production experience stop you from getting involved. Yes, if you have those skills – amazing. But this project needs so much more.
Contribution pathways
Story creation and world-building
World-building Character development Story arcs More Less
Challenge
Create compelling characters people care about and design story arcs that demonstrate collective intelligence in action.
What needs to happen
- • Create compelling characters people care about
- • Design story arcs that demonstrate collective intelligence in action
- • Build a consistent universe with its own logic
- • Write dialogue that makes complex ideas accessible
You'd be great at this if you
- • Love telling stories or have written fanfic, blogs, or personal essays
- • Understand challenges young people face in your home country
- • Can explain technical concepts to non-technical friends
- • Notice plot holes in movies/shows and think about how to fix them
- • Have read/watched transmedia franchises (Marvel, Star Wars, anime)
Beginners contribute
Character ideas, cultural details, dialogue review, 'Does this make sense?' testing
Experts lead
Story architecture, episode structure, canon management
Why diversity matters here
Stories need to work across cultures. Your perspective on what motivates young people in your country is specialized knowledge we can't Google.
Visual storytelling
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Challenge
Design characters that reflect global diversity and create graphic novel pages that flow well digitally.
What needs to happen
- • Design characters that reflect global diversity
- • Create graphic novel pages that flow well digitally
- • Build a visual style that feels future-forward but accessible
- • Illustrate concepts (like collective intelligence) visually
You'd be great at this if you
- • Doodle in class or keep sketchbooks
- • Have an eye for what looks good (even if you can't draw it yourself)
- • Understand visual communication from your culture's perspective
- • Use Canva, Figma, or design tools
- • Follow webtoons, manga, or graphic novels
Beginners contribute
Reference gathering, color palette research, feedback on clarity, cultural costume/setting details
Experts lead
Character design, page layouts, final artwork, style consistency
Why diversity matters here
Visual language varies by culture. What reads as 'cool' or 'trustworthy' in Australia might feel different in Indonesia or Brazil.
Short-form video creation
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Challenge
Produce captivating animations and videos that hook viewers in 3 seconds and create content that invites participation.
What needs to happen
- • Produce short-form video that hook viewers in 3 seconds
- • Edit videos with platform-native pacing
- • Create content that invites participation (duets, stitches, challenges)
- • Translate story moments into shareable clips
You'd be great at this if you
- • Understand what goes viral in your home country
- • Have made videos on your phone (even just for friends)
- • Know trending audio, memes, and formats
- • Can think in 15-60 second story beats
- • Watch creators and analyze why their content works
Beginners contribute
Trend spotting, cultural translation of memes, script ideas, engagement testing
Experts lead
Filming, editing, platform optimization, growth strategy
Why diversity matters here
Viral mechanics differ by region. A format that explodes in Lagos might flop in Seoul. You're the expert on your context.
Audio and voice
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Challenge
Produce narrative podcasts with story immersion and create audio that works for commuting/multitasking.
What needs to happen
- • Produce narrative podcasts with story immersion
- • Create audio that works for commuting/multitasking
- • Record character voices that feel authentic
- • Design soundscapes that enhance emotion
You'd be great at this if you
- • Love podcasts or audio storytelling
- • Have a voice people say is pleasant to listen to
- • Can do accents or character voices
- • Understand audio pacing and rhythm
- • Know what makes something 'listenable' vs boring
Beginners contribute
Test listening, accent coaching, cultural audio references, script reading
Experts lead
Production, mixing, sound design, voice direction
Why diversity matters here
Authentic accents and multilingual voice work require native speakers. Your voice is literally irreplaceable.
Interactive experience design
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Challenge
Create missions people can run in real life and design game-like progression that doesn't feel manipulative.
What needs to happen
- • Create missions people can run in real life
- • Design game-like progression that doesn't feel manipulative
- • Build interactive story moments (choose your path)
- • Connect fiction to real Future's Edge platform
You'd be great at this if you
- • Play games and think about why mechanics work
- • Have ideas for how to gamify learning
- • Understand what motivates people (psychology background?)
- • Can spot when incentives feel wrong or exploitative
- • Think about user journeys and 'what happens next?'
Beginners contribute
Mission testing, 'Is this fun?' feedback, mechanic ideas, cultural gameplay preferences
Experts lead
System design, balance testing, UX flow, technical implementation
Why diversity matters here
Games and missions need to work in different contexts. What's possible in a city vs rural area? What cultural norms affect participation?
Technical building
User experience design Vibe coding Cloud infrastructure More Less
Challenge
Build websites and interactive experiences, create mobile-friendly mission tracking, and develop AR elements.
What needs to happen
- • Build websites and interactive experiences
- • Create mobile-friendly mission tracking
- • Develop AR elements and rich media
- • Connect everything to Future's Edge platform
You'd be great at this if you
- • Code (any language - we can teach specific tools)
- • Want to learn development with a real project
- • Understand how websites/apps work under the hood
- • Can debug problems systematically
- • Think about accessibility and performance
Beginners contribute
Testing across devices, bug reporting, feature ideas, accessibility review
Experts lead
Architecture, coding, integration, technical documentation
Why diversity matters here
Testing needs to happen on devices people actually use in different countries. Your phone/internet context is valuable data.
Language and culture
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Challenge
Translate content into multiple languages and adapt stories to work in different cultural contexts.
What needs to happen
- • Translate content into multiple languages
- • Adapt stories to work in different cultural contexts
- • Ensure concepts land correctly across cultures
- • Localize references, humor, and examples
You'd be great at this if you
- • Speak multiple languages
- • Understand cultural nuances that don't translate literally
- • Can explain 'why this doesn't work in my language/culture'
- • Know local social media platforms and norms
- • See gaps when content assumes Western/English context
Beginners contribute
Translation review, cultural sensitivity feedback, local idiom suggestions
Experts lead
Translation strategy, adaptation decisions, quality control
Why diversity matters here
This is your superpower. Native cultural knowledge can't be faked or outsourced to Google Translate.
Growth hacking & community
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Challenge
Develop media engagement strategies that attract a loyal and active audience.
What needs to happen
- • Manage Discord/social channels in multiple languages
- • Welcome newcomers and answer questions
- • Spot and amplify good community contributions
- • Create safe, inclusive spaces for collaboration
You'd be great at this if you
- • Make people feel welcome naturally
- • Active on Discord, Reddit, or online communities
- • Can mediate disagreements with empathy
- • Notice when someone feels left out
- • Understand toxic vs healthy community dynamics
Beginners contribute
Welcome messages, FAQ answering, event participation, vibe checking
Experts lead
Community strategy, moderation training, conflict resolution, analytics
Why diversity matters here
Communities need moderators across time zones who understand local cultural communication styles.
Profitable impact
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Challenge
Test content with real young people and analyze what's working and what isn't.
What needs to happen
- • Test content with real young people
- • Analyze what's working and what isn't
- • Research best practices in youth media
- • Ensure accuracy of tech/governance concepts
- • Track engagement and iterate
You'd be great at this if you
- • Enjoy analyzing data and finding patterns
- • Like reading academic papers or case studies
- • Ask 'why' a lot
- • Notice details others miss
- • Can synthesize lots of information into clear insights
Beginners contribute
User testing, survey responses, observation notes, 'Here's what my friends think'
Experts lead
Research design, data analysis, recommendation synthesis
Why diversity matters here
Young people in different countries face different challenges. You understand context researchers in Australia never will.
Strategy and planning
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Challenge
Plan launch strategy for different regions and coordinate timelines across multiple teams.
What needs to happen
- • Plan launch strategy for different regions
- • Think through budget and resource allocation
- • Coordinate timelines across multiple teams
- • Make decisions about priorities and trade-offs
- • Connect with partners and supporters
You'd be great at this if you
- • Study business, marketing, or project management
- • Like making plans and thinking several steps ahead
- • Can see how pieces fit together systemically
- • Good at organizing people and keeping projects on track
- • Understand social media algorithms and growth
Beginners contribute
Competitive research, timeline tracking, meeting notes, stakeholder mapping
Experts lead
Strategic planning, budget management, partnership development, launch execution
Why diversity matters here
Launch strategies must work in different markets. You know which platforms matter in your country and how young people discover content.
Connection and outreach
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Challenge
Connect with youth organizations, educators, influencers and generate press and media coverage.
What needs to happen
- • Connect with youth organizations, educators, influencers
- • Generate press and media coverage
- • Build partnerships that amplify reach
- • Create buzz that drives participation
You'd be great at this if you
- • Know youth organizations or influencers in your home country
- • Good at networking and relationship building
- • Can pitch ideas persuasively
- • Understand PR and media relations
- • Have connections we should know about
Beginners contribute
List building, research on potential partners, social sharing, relationship introductions
Experts lead
Partnership strategy, media relations, influencer collaboration, launch events
Why diversity matters here
Global reach requires local connections. Your network in your home country is something we literally cannot access without you.
Quality and ethics oversight
Strategy Ethics Quality More Less
Challenge
Ensure content is safe and appropriate for youth and check that incentives aren't exploitative.
What needs to happen
- • Ensure content is safe and appropriate for youth
- • Check that incentives aren't exploitative
- • Review for accessibility across abilities
- • Maintain quality standards
- • Flag ethical concerns
You'd be great at this if you
- • Care deeply about not causing harm
- • Notice when something feels 'off' ethically
- • Understand youth safety online
- • Think about accessibility and inclusion
- • Can give critical feedback constructively
Beginners contribute
Sensitivity reading, accessibility testing, 'Does this feel ethical?' review
Experts lead
Ethics framework development, safety protocols, accessibility standards
Why diversity matters here
What's safe or appropriate varies by culture. Ethical oversight needs diverse perspectives to catch blind spots.
Want to join in the fun?
We're always looking for talented people like you to join the Storyverse team. Complete the registration of interest form and you'll receive an info pack with more details on the opportunities.
Register your interest