Because of a lack of words, action and tools, the people around a griever tend to disappear. In Norway, grief is often an individual and lonely experience. Approaching grievers can feel risky and intimidating; the fear of making things worse tends to push people away.

We have designed a fictitious chain of events, in Norwegian society, that spans from 2011 to 2019. Through this project, we want to contribute to a broader conversation about how we cope with grief, and explore new ways of using design to discuss what this discipline can offer. This master thesis presents as a book and several prototypes of products and services used as tools for conversations about Norwegian grief culture. Our main ambition is to visualize and reflect on the implications design has on social and cultural relations, and offer a broader academia to the design practice at AHO. This master thesis carries the name «Dont fear the griever», inspired by the core insight, and is created together with my fellow designer Andreea Tecusan.