In This Episode
Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of the Alternative Design podcast. Mark Bryan, Senior Foresight Manager at the Future Today Institute, unveils his scenario of the future set in 2026. He envisions a world where decentralized organizations, gratitude silos, and AI clients shape the design profession. He also helps us discover how foresight is the key to designing spaces that not only stand the test of time, but responsibly shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.
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"What happens if workplace headquarters go away? Specifically in my mind, what happens if it's a headquarters that's for a single company? I think we're seeing signals that are actually pointing towards that being a possibility, and I'm not quite sure if the design industry is prepared for it or if they thought about it."
MARK BRYAN, SENIOR FORESIGHT MANAGER AT FUTURE TODAY INSTITUTE
Host and Guests in this Episode
Host: Kaelynn Reid
As a Certified Design Futurist and the Host of Kimball International’s Alternative Design podcast, Kaelynn encourages designers to make creative decisions today for a more promising human experience tomorrow.
Guest: Mark Bryan
Senior Foresight Manager at Future Today Institute
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