Podcast
Future Future
Hosted by Phnam and Mardis Bagley · EN
What big ideas in technology and design can build better, more human experiences? In Future Future, Phnam and Mardis Bagley, Creative Directors at Nonfiction, talk about what the future looks like and how we can get there.
Nonfiction is a San Francisco-based creative studio turning science fiction into reality for a better future. Our team of industrial designers, business strategists, architects, engineers, and more create innovative products, places, and systems for clients around the world, from Fortune 500 companies to VC firms to governments to funded startups.
Led by Phnam and Mardis Bagley, Nonfiction is on a mission to demystify creative fields through informative videos, podcasts, and public speaking events, where they talk about the future of everything from a designer’s perspective.
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Designing for the Planet
Jun 22, 202300:07:13Tap to summarizePlanet Earth is beautiful, but she's suffering. We're polluting ecosystems. Displacing people because of climate change. And we're seeing species disappearing every day at alarming rates. This needs to stop. In this episode of Future Future, hosts Phnam and Mardis Bagley cover the myths and misconceptions around the word, "sustainability," and instead advocate for regeneration. Then, they'll share how good design can influence major positive change.This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing#design #cradletocradle #circulardesign
Transcribe →Future of Humans
Apr 13, 202300:09:43Tap to summarizeIt is estimated that by 2058 the Earth will have 10 billion people on it. How will those humans survive and thrive? This latest episode of Future Future, starring futurists Mardis Bagley and Phnam Bagley, talks about what behaviors, activities, and technologies keep people healthy today, and what transformative technologies scientists and technologists are developing to turn us into superhumans in the near future. This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing#transformativetechnology #humanbody #healthcare #futureofhealthcare #healthandwellness #CRISPR #prosthetics
Transcribe →Thriving Humans
Mar 27, 202300:06:32Tap to summarizeLife today can often feel daunting. How can we find balance? One way is to identify our life's purpose and trigger a cycle of abundance.In this episode of Future Future, hosts Mardis Bagley and Phnam Bagley emphasize the importance of abundance and resilience mindsets. They explain that these mindsets help individuals thrive, and how they in turn enable collective societies to thrive. Practices like ikigai and using transformative technologies can help people get there. Learn more by watching this latest episode.This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing
Transcribe →Design for Disability
Mar 2, 202300:08:05Tap to summarizeMost people might think design for disability equals medical devices that do the job. But it's so much more than that. Today's great innovators are thinking differently about who to design for, and what they actually need: dignity, taste, look, motivation, even pride. Designing for disability is a process that involves human-centered design research, material science, machine learning and AI, and so much more. And it actually benefits all of us. Find out what we mean in this latest episode of Future Future with hosts Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagley.This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing
Transcribe →Design for Humanity
Feb 3, 202300:08:26Tap to summarizePre-historic humans designed the sewing needle to survive the elements, and started planting crops to feed their growing tribes. Today, we have customized transformative technology to help us perform better, like the Oura Ring and Fitbit. And soon, we'll have AI and machine learning powered technology to help us become even healthier and happier. In this episode of Future Future, hosts Phnam and Mardis Bagley talk about the past, present, and future of designing for humanity. They'll share how Nonfiction is working to solve problems having to do with longevity, health, wellness, comfort, and equality, and how important it is to make sure designed innovations are accessible to all.This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing
Transcribe →Air, Water, & Food
Feb 3, 202300:07:47Tap to summarizeWe need air, water, and food to survive. Unfortunately, the 7+ billion people on this planet today don't have access to these essentials. In this episode, hosts Phnam and Mardis Bagley share how good design, how good science, and how good technology working together can help us create of a future where we can all breathe, eat, and drink water safely. They talk about how humans have survived in the past, what we're seeing in the present, and how near-future innovations are going to transform how we live on Earth and beyond. This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing
Transcribe →Design for Impact
Feb 3, 202300:08:17Tap to summarizeDesign is powerful. But if you're not designing to positively impact humans and the environment, then you shouldn't be designing.At Nonfiction, we think about systems around the product that we design. Where do the materials come from? How are they being transformed? How do they impact the lives of the people they're designed for? What happens after you throw them away?Season two of Future Future is here, and in this episode you'll hear hosts Mardis and Phnam Bagley talk about how Nonfiction is working to design a world where people and ecosystems thrive. This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing
Transcribe →What We Do at Nonfiction
Jan 27, 202200:08:34Tap to summarize"What exactly does Nonfiction do?" is a question we hear often. We merge science, technology, business, art, and design to create solutions that put our clients at the forefront of their industries, from healthcare to aerospace to consumer electronics and more.Why? We believe that science validates magic. That technology creates possibilities. That business should meet people's needs. That art triggers emotion. That design enables connections. And because we are committed to transforming lives for the better, each of our clients must satisfy at least one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Learn more about what we do and how we make vision come to life in this latest episode of Future Future, hosted by Nonfiction co-founders Phnam and Mardis Bagley.This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing
Transcribe →The Future of Food
Sep 28, 202100:03:28Tap to summarizeHow did we feed humanity's growing population in the early 1900s? How will we feed our growing population in the very near future?Revolutionary technologies like hydroponics will enable us to feed people wherever they are - whether in food deserts, on the Moon, or even on Mars. In this episode of Future Future, hosts Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagley talk about why, how, and what's next for the future of food.Credits: Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing
Transcribe →Hydroponics
Sep 7, 202100:06:43Tap to summarizeBy 2050, we will be an estimated 10 billion people living on Earth. How will we feed ourselves? How will we keep our air clean?One way we can do this is through hydroponics. Applied solutions like vertical farming enables us to grow delicious, nutritious food and remove toxins from the air while using less soil and space. In New York, people are already experimenting with integrating vertical farms into human-inhabited skyscrapers, so farm-fresh food is just down the hallway!In this episode of Future Future, hosts Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagley share the basics of hydroponics, and why it matters as we build a future where humans everywhere can thrive.This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design. Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing
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