Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Posted by Roberto
6:22 PM
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ARTIFACTS FROM THE FUTURE
Our understanding of the future is greatly improved when we have clear images of what it might be like. Here are some images:
For years, Wired magazine has tapped a bevy of designers and artists in the tech field to craft detailed visions of futuristic objects for a monthly showcase at the close of each issue.
11.04 - Election Day (2012)
12.04 - Barf Bag (2047)
01.05 - House Call (near future)
02.05 - Taste Tester (2009)
03.05 - Insurance Form (2069)
04.05 - Horoscope (2056)
05.05 - Bumper Sticker (2012)
06.05 - Antivirus (2022)
07.05 - Nightstand (2017)
08.05 - Crossword (2019) [solution]
09.05 - Space Elevator (2032)
10.05 - Sharper Image (2012)
11.05 - Diaper (2024)
12.05 - Christmas Morning (2016)
01.06 - Mood Ring (2009)
02.06 - Love Tester (2015)
03.06 - MTA Route Map (2067)
04.06 - Tax Day (2021)
05.06 - Operation (2027)
06.06 - Bookstore (2021) [side view]
07.06 - Contact Lens (2020)
08.06 - Diet Cola (2019)
09.06 - Report Card (2018)
10.06 - Bluetooth (2019)
11.06 - Organ Farming (2015)
12.06 - Christmas Shopping (2017)
01.07 - Crayons (2013)
02.07 - Speeding Ticket (2054)
03.07 - Medicine Cabinet (2013)
04.07 - Bug Spray (ca. 2050)
05.07 - Reunion (2052)
06.07 - Fido Fusion (2016)
07.07 - Comic Book (2021)
08.07 - Fruit Stand (ca. 2020)
09.07 - Birthday (2079)
10.07 - Halloween (2015)
11.07 - Waste Management (ca. 2025)
12.07 - Responsibeer (2012)
01.08 - Windshield (2013)
02.08 - Tatoo (near future)
03.08 - Home Shopping (ca. 2016)
04.08 - Risk (2027)
05.08 - Smithsonian (2096)
06.08 - Wine Spectrometer (ca. 2020)
07.08 - "The Final Found" (2018)
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