A future-oriented pedagogical model that challenges students to explore “what-if” scenarios and rethink existing design paradigms. Through regenerative prompts, case studies, and Socratic dialogue, students engage in systems thinking and imagine transformative design futures. This model calls for a shift from teaching trade-based skills to cultivating self-directed, adaptable designers. By bridging industrial design’s legacy of problem-solving with future-facing ethical and ecological challenges, students are prepared not just to meet market demands, but to lead systemic change. Aligned with the theme “Where Legacy Meets Future,” this approach empowers designers as agents of resilient, meaningful impact.