Design Brief:
Imagine a world in the future using a 2D matrix to explore multiple scenarios in the context of opposite extremes. Use the possible-plausible-probable cone frame to brainstorm through objects that you might find in each quadrant of the matrix. Write about the future scenarios and build a 3D model of the objects you would find.
Year:
Spring 2023
Academic Project:
Design For The Future
Brainstorm:
I came up with scenarios around creativity and space travel for my contextual extremes. The 2D matrix spawned a variety of ideas and scenarios.
Scenario 01 →
Space Travel Increases & Creativity Encouraged Culture
We live in a world where creativity is highly encouraged and culturally prevalent in all parts of our societal structures. Space travel has increased dramatically and we take regular vacations to the moon. Space gear is worn for traveling to the moon but is also used for expression and a way to share one’s individuality. As technology advances and lifestyles change more rapidly than ever before, there is a nostalgia for styles of the past and previous art movements in history.
Future Archeology Object
A fashion forward space helmet. I used DALLE-2 to generate some images for the helmet material. I wanted the design materials to pull from the cubism movement but still look modern and futuristic.
Process
I played with the prompt “futuristic stickers with an organic three dimensional shapes in light pink and green cubism style, digital art” to create the images you see here.
Before Photoshop Edits
After Photoshop Edits
3D Modeling in Blender
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Scenario 02 →
Space Travel Increases & Creativity Discouraged Culture
The world is dark a place where creativity has become illegal. After a dramatic war that almost wiped out humanity and nearly destroyed earth, people were finally able to come together. In this new society everyone has agreed that in order to get along there can be no individuality. Creativity is monitored closely with advanced technology. A new pharmaceutical drug is being mandated and keeps the human brain from functioning in creative states.
Future Archeology Object
Anti creative pharmaceuticals that keep the brain from producing creativity. I used a reflective material for the circular base and played with the alpha blend mode to create a transparent texture for the pill. The scenario takes place with the preface that space travel is still increasing despite the lack of creativity. I imaged the pills floating due to lower gravity levels while traveling through space.
Reflection
I really enjoyed building a story around the future using the 2D matrix brainstorming tool. I hope to continue this project and create a wider gallery and concept around objects of the future. Thinking about the future in creative restrictive society was scary. The storytelling exercise made me think more deeply about what parts of our culture as human is most important to carry with us into the future.