Today looked at the cutting edge of interaction design and possible future applications.
Design has always been about creating human experiences. Creating the conditions for authentic and sustainable human experiences in this technologically-driven world requires working with people rather than for people. So while in the past design operated in relative isolation, that cannot be the case anymore. Working in such conditions requires a broad understanding of the complex contexts and systems, and therefore skills relating to planning, facilitation and research take on more significant roles.
The Designers Republic was established in Sheffield in 1986 by Ian Anderson. The studio widely influenced the field of graphic design, patenting a futuristic style that was well ahead of its time. They were well known for embracing Japanese culture, incorporating Japanese aesthetics into their work such as the Japanese kana and anime style graphics.
Microsoft created a video showing us what the future may hold, Its a very interesting watch and is quite scary. This video linked below is 7 years old and they already had a vison of what the future would look like.
Microsoft: Productivity Future Vision
Lets go to present day we already see the Meta verse advertisements using AI for farmers or daily life. and now its being advertised around social media and television to all types of audiences. This shows that they are undergoing the development of this futuristic way of design.
as much as its important to romanticise the future we also need to study the past. For the last 12 weeks we have been doing that by researching influential designers and artists who formed the design world we know today.
I found todays class fascinating as today in 2022 the future is being shaped right before our eyes. If we look back at the early 2000s we didn’t have social media, just think what another 3 years will bring. Even though I was the last generation to be raised without technology today I couldn't function without it which is insane. It also makes me worried about the future generations and how out of touch with reality they may become.