- The future is uncertain.
- Take the time to imagine what it could be like in order to help innovate today.
The future has already arrived, it's just not widely distributed.
- William Gibson
Toy With the Future
Visit toy stores and explore other industries for ideas.
Empowerment Products
Advances that give people feelings of empowerment without taking away the experience will be huge, particularly as the population ages.
Visit the relevant industry hot spots, where the buzz is.
Make Concept Cars
Building concept products frees the designer from common constraints. Sometimes concept projects can lead directly to an innovation, but that shouldn't be your primary goal.
Make Movie Trailers
Companies that can forecast little futures in shorts or trailers will have a great edge. This forces them to find their unique selling proposition.
Read All About It
Read science fiction for a fun way to get a sense of the distance future.
Project 2010
A look into the future at Business Week: http://www.businessweek.com/2000/00_10/designtoc.htm
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