A modern, illustrated primer on the inventions, technologies, and events that are affecting the human race worldwide. This book is part of a broader research project by Bruce Mau Design, intended to provoke debate and discussion about the future of design culture — defined generally as the ‘familiar objects and techniques that are transforming our lives’.
Through an original selection of essays, interviews and provocative imagery aimed at a broad audience, the book explores the changing forces of design in the contemporary world and, from this angle, expands the definition of design to include the built environment, transportation technologies, revolutionary materials, energy and information systems, and living organisms.