Meet theZISO
Creative Disruption Platform.
The mind of Michal Ziso. The future in the making.
It is the visionary world of Futures Architect Michal Ziso— where design, innovation, and foresight collide to shape what’s next. It is a mindset, a movement, and a mission.
Founded by Michal Ziso, an earth & space architect by trade, theZISO is both a studio and a lab, a place & a playground where ideas take form and the future is designed by a shifted perspective. Through architecture, strategy, and bold thinking, theZISO turns uncertainty into opportunity.
EVERY PROJECT IS AN EXPLORATION - AN OPPORTUNITY TO PUSH BOUNDARIES AND REDEFINE WHAT IS POSSIBLE.
WHO IS MICHAL ZISO?
Michal Ziso is an earth & space futures architect, entrepreneur, and speaker reimagining design for Earth, orbit, and beyond. With a background in architecture, space studies, and creative business, she fuses radical imagination with strategic foresight to build what’s next.
As the founder of The ZISO, Michal leads a multidisciplinary practice designing for resilience, inclusion, and transformation — from real-world architecture to speculative futures.
A TEDx speaker and trusted voice at NASA, WDO, and global innovation forums, she has reached 200K+ people with her vision for space-inspired change. Named twice among the Top 100 Women in Aerospace, she’s also a lifelong advocate for STEAM, equity, and bold young minds.
The ZISO is her telescope. And futures are her practice.
our Clients & Collabs
two pathways lead into our world
Through EARTH, you enter ZISO Studio, where architecture meets extraordinary imagination to create meaningful, forward-thinking places. This is where we design, consult, and shape experiences — not just structures. From architectural design and creative direction to experience design and foresight-driven education, we cultivate new ways to innovate through strategic collaborations and shared knowledge.
Through SPACE, you enter ZISO Lab, A playground for experimentation and a launchpad for new ideas — where research, innovation, and conceptual exploration shape the unknown. Here, we disrupt conventions, prototype the future, and challenge the limits of design thinking. From disruptive concepts, ventures and strategic foresight to innovation consulting and mentorship, we push boundaries, investing in the future of design, space, and human potential.
theZISO isn’t just about imagining the future—it’s about building it. Step inside.
how we work
We don’t operate with a fixed crew. We design dynamic, cross-disciplinary teams — custom-built for each project.Architects. Engineers. Artists. Scientists. Strategists.
Every collaboration is curated with care, and every voice matters.
Diversity isn’t a checkbox. It’s our foundation.
What can you actually get from us?
Well here is a list to give you a taste:
Architecture & Design · Public Speaking · Creative Direction · Concept & Venture Development · Strategic Foresight · Innovation Consulting · Foresight for Designers Masterclass · 1-on-1 Mentorship · and a galaxy more
Beyond Design: Future Intelligence & Innovation Strategy
We don't just design spaces — WE designs futures.
With insights from architecture, space research, and innovation we help organizations, startups, and visionaries navigate uncertainty, anticipate trends, and develop future-proof strategies
----Future Intelligence → Helping decode the future through strategic foresight, trend analysis, and speculative design thinking.
----Innovation Strategy → Partnering with leaders to redefine industries, challenge conventional thinking, and create breakthrough solutions.