THE FUTURE HUMAN
Exploring the Beauty and Madness of Human–Machine Futures
What is UNIKA?
UNIKA is a Creative AI & Futures Thought Studio exploring the evolving relationship between humans and AI, bringing a creative and future-focused perspective to ideas shaped by human–machine futures.An idea to discuss?
What we do
Futures Thought Studio
A collaborative advisory
AI is reshaping how we live, work, and connect. It shifts behaviors, influences culture, and opens new creative possibilities.This studio is an exploratory space to explore how your ideas, brand, or projects might grow in this changing landscape.I work alongside collaborators through ideation, cultural and trend sensing, concept development or thoughtful strategic input.Available for selected projects at the intersection of humans, brands, culture, and emerging technologies, viewed through a future-focused lens.→ Let's start a conversation
AI Visual storytelling
AI Visual Concepts & Workshops
UNIKA works with AI as a creative material to explore how images shape emotion and visual culture with a spirit of curiosity and playful experimentation.In selected projects, I develop AI generated visuals aligned with existing brand systems and narratives.I also facilitate beginner friendly, practice based sessions in AI & Visual storytelling.→ Looking for bespoke AI-generated visuals for your brand kit? Get in touch→ Book a customized session or ask about upcoming workshop dates
Interdisciplinary Co-Creations
Create together. Explore deeper questions.
UNIKA loves to collaborate with artists, researchers, designers, technologists and thinkers to create projects that explore human–machine futures through shared inquiry and making.These co-creations use research, visuals, formats and experiences to open new ways of seeing and sensing an AI shaped world engaging both head and heart.If you work across art, psychology, technology, philosophy, or related fields, your perspective matters.→ Propose a collaboration
Meet Sam
Hello Human,I’m Sam, Founder of UNIKA, Creative Strategist and Interdisciplinary Explorer.I’m curious about how people, technology and culture influence one another, and how these shifts shape what comes next. With UNIKA, I explore the evolving relationship between humans and AI creatively, thoughtfully, and with a futures focused lens.My work is grounded in experience across corporates, Co-Founding a Social Tech-Startup and Co-leading Artify Group where we operate at the intersection of Visual Communication, Technology, Education and Consulting.With a mix of studies in Business Communication, Psychology and Digital Ethics and a love for playful exploration, I keep questioning, creating and joyfully navigating the beauty and madness of our digial livesWant to join this intersecting ride?
Why creating together?
15+ Years in Brand, Marketing & Communication
We’ve worked with global corporations and built our own ventures. Today, we also share our knowledge at schools and universities.10+ Visual Storytelling
At Artify, we’ve worked with over 100 brands, blending visual storytelling with clarity and emotional impact.Tech Startup Founders
We built and scaled a social app in Europe - selected by Google as one of Switzerland’s top three apps in 2023.Futures Lens
At the intersection of futures thinking and creative strategy, we help shape ideas that feel human and forward-looking.
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CONVERSATION CARDS "REFLCETIONs FOR TOMORROW"
Our 50 cards "Reflections for tomorrow" spark connection, inspire reflection, and bring a playful twist to exploring relationships in a tech-driven world.
Featured in Museum of Communication MAGAZINE
"Stuck in the Elevator" an AI Visual contribution as part of the exhibition magazine of Museum für Kommunikation Frankfurt that reflects on the
Future of AI in Fashion
Webinar on Generative AI with SHE AI
Invited by SheAI an educational Platform for Women to speak about Generative AI, Ethics, Creativity and the Future of Visual Storytelling
"Ask the expert" Interdisciplinary Interview series
We interviewed a lawyer, philosopher, psychologist, business ethicist and technologist to foster an open interdisciplinary dialogue about the Human-AI Futures.
Unfinished
"UNFINISHED" are an ongoing unfinished exploration of the near future of various topics such as "Human Connection & AI and other lifestyle topics.
This Weekend never happened
The AI visual series is accompanied by a reflection on increasingly “human-like” AI and the importance of physical experiences.
Exhibition Buenos Aires
The Open Gallery exhibited 3 UNIKA visuals on "Connection." June - August 2025. Human Connection in times of AI is an ongoing observation and exploration of UNIKA.
AI Companion An Experiment
An experiment with an AI-Companion during the studies in Digital Ethics 2021. The experiment is accompanied by a reflection on the question "can AI become our new friend in the future?"
AI Magazine
In collaboration with Generative AI tools, We've created a Magazine that includes AI-generated portraits and reflections on how technology is shaping our lives.
Articles on Humans & Technology
We (ir)regularly share thoughts about AI, ethical questions and random reflections around humans and technology on Medium.
Future of Humanity Experience Basel
Collective Contribution Curated as part of the Creative Switzerland Future of Humanity Experience 2025
Unika is here. Nice to meet you!
Hello Human,What are you waiting for?Let's connect.