Discovering Emerging Tech Trends: A Unique Perspective
As I settled into my seat on the long flight back to Sydney, eagerly anticipating a delightful in-flight movie marathon to fill the nine-hour journey, I found myself disappointed with the available movie options. In my quest for alternatives, I stumbled upon something else – SXSW2023 keynotes. One stood out and caught my attention: "Amy Webb Launches 2023 Emerging Tech Trend Report | SXSW 2023", which was conveniently accessible on YouTube.
Now, I must confess, I have never been one to indulge in trend reports or the infamous ’Top Ten of the Year' articles. I always perceived them as a bit gimmicky, merely an attempt by someone or some company to grab attention. What piqued my interest, however, was the speaker herself – Amy Webb, a self-proclaimed "Quantitative Futurist." Scepticism aside, I decided to give it a chance. To my surprise, Amy's articulate presentation held my attention captive throughout the entire talk.
Unlike the conventional trend reports that dictate what to follow or look out for, Amy took a refreshingly different approach. She didn’t present a mere list of trends; instead, she delved into what currently defines the cutting edge in technology and, more importantly, she taught her viewers how to identify their own trends.
So, how did she do it? Amy likened the current state of our world to a “Magic Eye Art” – a chaotic blend of colours and shapes. Much like trying to decipher a Magic Eye Art piece, contemplating the future amidst this chaos can be overwhelming. We often find solace in sticking to what we know, akin to peering at the painting through a pinhole. But here's the catch – if we zoom out too much, the intricate details into noise.
Amy's revelation lay in the art of focus. She urged us to "focus on the right place." In a manner reminiscent of deciphering Magic Eye Art, she advised us to concentrate on the convergences and intersections between trends rather than fixating on individual trends themselves.
I encourage you to watch the talk yourself and explore the resources she shared. You can find her resources at bit.ly/2023TechTrends. I am confident you will discover, as I did, a unique perspective on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Amy Webb's approach challenges us to find our trends amid the chaos, empowering us to embrace the future with confidence and clarity.
Who knew that a random in-flight choice could turn out to be such a thought-provoking experience? Happy trend spotting!
Seasonal art exhibitions are not limited to art galleries but can also be found in department stores and retail complexes in Japan, where they are often accompanied by gift shops featuring the work of the showcased artists. One such example is Shibuya Hikarie, a retail complex in Tokyo that has dedicated its 8th floor as a creative events space and shared workspace for creatives.
On this floor, visitors can also find a small museum called d47, which is run by the publication "design travel" a travel and lifestyle guide that features “Kanagawa” one of Japan's 47 prefectures in each issue. The exhibitions held at d47 are tied to the featured prefecture in the current issue, and visitors can purchase unique products and produce from that prefecture at the adjacent gift shop.
These booths are typically found at every exhibition space across Japan, there are abundance of well-designed catalogues and brochures that cross-promote other art-related events. the brochures are printed on various paper stocks as someone who appreciates good design I cannot help but collect them all. I am reminded of my college days seeing all those Avant card free postcards. While they may be nothing more than ads on paper.
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Behind the scenes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHO6rTyyG6M&t=209s
This commercial tugs at the heartstrings of any father, especially those with young daughters. Even though it was shot on a green screen set, each person - the girls and the fathers - are portrayed as distinct individuals (except for the last shot where the first father runs to the front before the camera pull back and focus on him and his grown-up daughter). It's clear that a lot of effort went into the post-production but it would have be far more work and likely less realistic if it is performed by the same male actor as individual separate shots and later comping them together. It's like a good misdirection magic trick - I found myself mostly focusing on the girls' reactions and not paying attention to the dads. It took me several viewings to really see how different each male talent looked.
Here is the making of video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDe45F-JaSQ
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