Rehearsing the future
Self initiated projects and thought leadership. To explore possible near future user experiences inspired by emerging technology and shifts in culture.
Reflections on IFA 23
The consumer electronics fair, IFA that took place in Berlin recently is a chance to observe and understand the latest technologies and priorities for manufacturers of the products that populate our lives and homes. A mirror to our macro environment. The tech show is shaped by our evolving needs and concerns.
Rehearsing the Future
New Keynote coming soon. How can companies building the technology and experience platforms of the future prototype how they might feel. To uncover and test where the human and business value might be. Before spending millions/billions in traditional new product development processes.
Ambient interface
A physical user interface for our increasingly intelligent and responsive domestic spaces as they become the location for a wider set of activities. To understand the capabilities of the room, the level of technology observance and the appropriate social etiquettes to adopt.
The last iMac you’ll ever need?
E-waste is set to increase 40% by 2030 according to the UN. How might we develop better generations of products that don't simply rely on the incremental change of repair and recycling of our technology products.
Folding Screen
When a new technology comes along we often focus on transferring existing experiences to this new platform. But could folding screens deliver beyond scaling existing digital products to provide new unexpected experiences?
Modular Futures
An open hardware platform with a diverse ecosystem of hardware modules. Allowing businesses and users to create exactly the products they want, customise them over time and reduce the amount of duplicate consumer electronics. Enabling more innovative, flexible, democratic and sustainable products to reach the market.
