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24 alternatives to The Design of Future Things
A revealing examination of smart technology
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Design of Future Things launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Conceptual products & alternate narratives of gadget culture
2015 · its alternatives →
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An optimistic road map for the future
2016 · its alternatives →
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A look at users and technology
2016 · its alternatives →
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The complex relationship between technology and society
2016 · its alternatives →
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A product manager's how-to guide to build an IoT Business
2015 · its alternatives →
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How can design inspire us to think about our future?
2016 · its alternatives →
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Exploring the tech and economic trends of next 10 years
2016 · its alternatives →
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Building the foundation of brilliance
2016 · its alternatives →
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Improving communication and collaboration through critique
2016 · its alternatives →
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The future of UX will go far beyond the screen.
2016 · its alternatives →
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The past, present, and future of anthropomorphic design
2016 · its alternatives →
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2018 · anvaka.github.io · its alternatives →
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Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →