In the »Design Probes« project Philips is exploring future applications for technology that are not just an enhancement of the status quo but rather tries to incorporate completely new ways of thinking. Philips understands the programme as a »far-future« research that analyzes possible changes in the social and economic situations and gives design proposals that should stimulate a debate. »Deliverables range from scenarios and narratives to the creation of experience prototypes and IP fortressing«, says Philips. One question always behind is if we want or need a certain thing  (invention, technology etc.) or not.

One of the »Design Probes projects is »VIBE«, a sensor that tracks emotions from its wearer and is able to convert it into colours Continue Reading »