Speculative Design
[ spek-yuh-lay-tiv dih-zyne ]An approach that aims to provoke thoughts and discussion about potential technological, social, or cultural developments rather than immediately trying to solve problems.
This is usually achieved by creating one or more prototype designs. These can take virtually any form.
Speculative Design is a type of Research through Design and is closely related to Critical Design, Design Fiction, and Material Speculations.
Projects related to Speculative Design
Biomenstrual
Designing Multispecies Menstrual Care
Designing for Ambivalence
Understanding the role of smartphones for mothers and young children
Equine Eyes
Exploring the perspectives of other species
Where is your other half?
Design Research that is a wedding, and a wedding that is Design Research