Internationally recognised for her design work that spans health technology, systems and services, Melbourne-based designer and Monash University academic Leah Heiss epitomises the symbiotic relationship between design and healthcare transformation. By Alexi Freeman
Read MoreThe way we consume and value food has changed drastically over the last few decades. Can our food systems keep up?
Explore how digital collaboration is revolutionising the way we connect with our food and combat global challenges, promoting resilience and sustainability in a world that's hungry for change. By Daniel Vlahek
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Read MoreThe apps we use on a daily basis shape our minds, our relationships and our societies. It’s time for an update.
There are tonnes of amazing apps that are doing great things for people and planet, if you know where to look. By Daniel Simons
Read MoreThese payment processing platforms are turning every payment into a force for good. By Alexi Freeman
Read MoreMeet the tiny yet mighty Asian shore crab on Melbourne’s shores. Learn about its impact as an invasive species and how citizen science programs like PestWatch! empower volunteers to help researchers monitor its spread. Dive in to the world of citizen science and its global significance. By Daniel Vlahek
Read MoreSince the dawn of time, humans have been hardwired to crave a reciprocal connection with nature. Yet in the blink of an eye, much of our actual jungles have been transformed into concrete jungles.
Biophilia emerged as a response to this detachment, recognising our innate need to reconnect with our roots. By Alexi Freeman
Read MoreNate Hagens, an expert in systems thinking, neuroscience, and ecological economics, reveals the challenges humanity faces in the era of polycrisis.
Find out why 'net zero' might be a dangerous goal and where our efforts should be directed for a sustainable future. By Daniel Simons
Whether it’s the future of general intelligence or the disruptions caused by generative AI, almost everyone alive is waking up to the world-changing potential of these breakthrough technologies.
Read MoreWhen it comes to tackling society’s most wicked challenges, some people are ‘dreamers’ and some people are ‘doers.’ For Katie Patrick, the author of ‘How to Save The World,’ dreaming, is doing.
Read MoreWhen you reflect on your connection to food what comes to mind? Childhood memories steeped in rich, homely recipes, a concoction of our favourite flavours? Or maybe it's the evenings gathered around the dining table with friends and family? At the root of this ritual is an understanding that food is grounded in much more than what gets served on the table. By: Rachel Worcou
Read MoreExtrapolations is the latest Apple TV series from Burns. It is set 15 years in the future, roughly the same amount of time that passed between Contagion and Covid. This time, instead of dropping us into the middle of a pandemic, Burns transports us to a future where the climate crisis has continued to intensify unabated. We can only hope that this time his cautionary prognostication won’t be as accurate.
Read MoreSolitaire Townsend sees the future as a race between armageddon and awesome, and she’s betting on awesome. The rebel-with-a-cause, who grew up on a council estate in Bedford and began her ‘activist career’ at the age of 12. Since then she has authored two best-selling books, is an in-demand global keynote speaker, runs one of the most influential purpose-driven communications agencies on the planet, and was recently named as a United Nations SDG Pioneer.
Read MoreIn a 2016 lecture given at the opening of Cambridge University’s Centre for the Future of Intelligence, renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking warned that the development of Artificial Intelligence would ‘either be the best, or the worst thing ever to happen to humanity,’ and that, 'if we were not careful, it might be the last thing'. | Words: Daniel Simons
Read More“Imagination allows us to conceive of delightful future possibilities, pick the most amazing one, and pull the present forward to meet it.” - Jason Silva | Words: Daniel Simons
Read MoreDesign Outlook 23 (DO23) continues to make a significant impact on the Melbourne design community with its energising event wrapping last month.
The event took place at Fed Square in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, following the success of the 2022 version, and brought together designers, creatives, and thought leaders to explore the latest trends and ideas in the design industry.
Read MoreThe conference offers a unique opportunity to learn, be inspired, and connect with other designers. Whether you’ve been in design for decades, or just starting out, DO23 has something for most design palettes.
Read MoreVenture capital firms are like time machines. They let us see the future before it’s created. If you want to know what the world might look like in five or ten years, cast your eyes to the companies that VC firms are investing in now.
Read MoreThe only way to understand the Metaverse Store is to experience it…
Read MoreIn part one of Generative AI Will Change The World, we explored the disruptive impacts and ethical dilemmas surrounding the Generative AI revolution. In part 2 we ‘get our fingers’ dirty and take a deep dive into what it’s like to actually create Generative Art.
Read MoreWhile the technology might be unfathomable, the revolutionary impact it will have is undeniable. Pandora's box is open, but the shape of the future is still being decided. By leveraging the power of AI we could unlock unprecedented levels of human creativity and innovation, regenerate the world, and usher in a new age of abundance. Words by Daniel Simons.
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