| dc.description | This project explores the role of speculative design in addressing digital obsolescence and enhancing the management and sharing of digital media in the future.
By using speculative design principles, the research aims to conceptualize how future systems, services, and products might impact the way we interact with and preserve our digital legacies in the future.
The speculative design approach was not there from the beginning of the project. But became a necessary step in this design process. After gaining insights particularly about future technology and digital obsolescence.
The study explores existing and potential future trends with scenarios set between 2040 and 2050, providing a foundation to forecast and design for evolving digital legacy needs. The scenario presents one public service, and one product from the company ‘Apple’, both addresses the problem in their own different way, The public service, National Memory Bank, addresses digital obsolescence with a service that encourages people to take accountability and manage their digital waste and legacy. And iMemory, the product from Apple, addresses the technological shifts our society is facing, and how we might share our “media” in the future.
I further developed the scope to design and explore iMemory, using Apple’s guidelines for Apple Vision Pro. This phase included a critical reflection on the ethical concerns raised by the speculative product.
This research demonstrates the potential for digital interfaces to adapt to technological changes. The research also adheres to engage potential users in meaningful discussions about their digital legacies. The findings underscore the ability of speculative design to stimulate debate and enhance awareness regarding the management of our digital legacy. | en_US |
