With over 18 years of experience in academia and practice, Gem is an internationally recognized author, academic, and advisor in the fields of speculative design, futures research, queer pedagogy, curriculum change, and spatial production. Gem specialises in the interrelations between human behaviour, speculation, and spatial design. She holds multiple fellowships and awards, including the prestigious SFHEA, NTF, IFNTF, and FRSA. Currently a Reader in Design Pedagogy at the Royal College of Art, she was awarded a coveted National Teaching Fellowship in 2019, is Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE, and founding chair of QuEAN - Queer Educators in Architecture Network. Gem’s work in the future(s) space comes to life through her advisory, research, teaching and leadership of superFUTURES at the RCA, her directorship of the Experimental Realism platform and consultation services offered through her Office for Speculative Spatial Design (O-SSD).@superFUTURES.RCA - research-led design unit that explores the role of spatial design in imagining the future. Office for Speculative Spatial Design (www.o-ssd.com) - a think tank that applies speculative design and futures research to influence policy change for a more inclusive and equitable society.Experimental Realism (www.experimentalrealism.com) - what began as pedagogy has grown into a digital platform for the speculative community including a book, PROJECT STORE, and global MENTORING PROGRAMME (#ExRe)She is passionate about creating and sharing innovative and critical design projects that challenge the status quo and imagine alternative realities. She welcomes opportunities to collaborate and consult with individuals and organizations that share her vision and values.