Research state: Opportunity
Visioning workshop, opportunity theme: Wearables
Physical icons representing different experiences and services were used to help build stories of possible future journeys
The commercial potential of this space will drive developer innovation, producing cheaper and more powerful devices that people can use to augment their world.
“Increasing varieties of wearable technology will be available to augment our urban experiences. As manufacturing costs reduce, more bespoke products will become possible. Perhaps there is an opportunity to develop a product that can be modified or at least iteratively designed with blind or partially sighted people.”
Jessica Bland, Technology Analyst Nesta, Project advisor