At the 2019 Institute for the Future (IFTF) conference, a research scenario explored the concept of subscription-based citizenship that transcends geographic borders. For a monthly fee, individuals anywhere in the world could sign up to receive benefits like healthcare, access to education, and job placement services.
Problem / Opportunity
My task was to design an object and experience that embodied this research scenario.
I created an interactive kiosk, resembling an ATM in form, but instead of dispensing money, it guided conference attendees on a journey toward global citizenship.
I used SketchUp to design the physical shape of the kiosk, allowing me to plan dimensions and material quantities.
The frame is constructed from TIG-welded aluminum with a natural finish, designed to weather well as a public service kiosk. It includes a palm scanner, 3D printed from STL files created in Autodesk Fusion 360.
For the side panels, I chose semi-translucent acrylic, backlit with LEDs to give the kiosk a sleek, futuristic glow. I collaborated with a team to design and code the interactive interface.
The interaction starts out when a conference attendee submits their biometric data for approval, this is done by activating the palm scanner.
Next they are asked to answer some basic questions, and upon completion, a custom receipt is printed. They don't have citizenship yet though. In order to activate their citizenship, they must recruit two more conference attendees to join.
This experience design brought the strategic forecast to life. Rather than simply hearing a story about a future scenario, conference attendees had the opportunity to experience what it feels like to live in a world where this scenario is playing out.
In total, over 300 conference attendees had an opportunity to interact with this experience, creating lasting impressions on CEOs, journalists, government officials, and thought leaders from around the world.
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