Systems thinking is a powerful discipline for understanding complex global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health care. However, its abstract nature often makes it difficult to communicate to wider audiences. Many of its core principles are inherently simple and can be made accessible through creative storytelling.

Leading my team, I produced A Systems Story, an educational video designed to introduce systems thinking in an easy-to-understand format. To achieve this, we used an innovative "alphabet cube" technique, where a series of over 100 six-sided cubes illustrated different components of systems thinking through the relatable example of love. Each cube set represented a key concept, visually bringing abstract ideas to life.

This engaging tool bridged the gap between abstract theory and practical application, empowering educators and learners to explore systems thinking in a meaningful way. The project, funded by the Donella Meadows Fellowship with the support of the Balaton Group, combined extensive research, brainstorming, planning, and creative production to deliver a resource that simplifies complexity while maintaining depth. Accompanying the video, downloadable definitions of key concepts provided additional educational value, ensuring its impact extended beyond the screen.

Directed by: Gyula Gabor Toth, Videographer : Dénes Fellegi, Design: Enikő Simonyi, Script: Gyula Gabor Toth and Linda Juhász-Horváth, Narration: Sarah Czunyi, Action: Szilvia Penyigey