I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the opportunity to speak at the #config2023 . It was an honor to share my insights about “Speculative Design X Product Design” with such talented and engaged audiences along with @kalyani_tupkaryI would like to thank each and every one of you who attended our presentation. Your enthusiasm and participation made for a lively and memorable experience for me.
Speakers:
Shihan Zhang – Design Lead & Design Futurist, Twitch & alterR.studio
Kalyani Tupkary – Sr. Product Designer, Twitch
Speaking content:
Designing tomorrow's products: A journey into speculative design
Designers dream of a world without constraints, but what happens when there are no limitations? Our talk offers guideposts to navigate these complexities and uncertainties of designing for an ambiguous future. We will delve into how speculative design frameworks can be applied to the product development process, enabling us to explore potential futures and envision preferred product futures. Additionally, we will discuss how design fiction can be used as a tool for foresight, sense-making, and strategy in business, especially when grappling with the future and its implications. By sharing our creative process, we hope to illustrate how these tools for thought can unlock new ways of thinking and diverse pathways forward.
