New windows lead us to ask: what if?
4 February 2010
Their purpose is not to offer predictions but to inspire debate about the human consequences of different technological futures, both positive and negative.
Six different designs, created by students, graduates and staff from the Design Interactions department at the Royal College of Art, explore the theme. One features hundreds of plastic dolls used to provoke discussion among young women about the impact of genetic technology and how it affects their choice of lovers.
Another scenario shows nanotechnology being used to make clouds that snow ice cream. Others feature giant photographs and video to explore topics including synthetic biology and facial expressions.
The display will be refreshed with new designs throughout the year.
