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Postcards
From the Future.
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/ FUTUREPROOF SERIES / POSTCARDS FROM THE FUTURE
As part of Designbivouac’s Futureproof Series, Postcards from the Future is a curated collection of visual explorations and concise narratives crafted to spark dialogue, challenge assumptions, and inspire bold, forward-looking strategy.
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.”
“The best way to predict the future is to design it.”
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/ METHODOLOGY
Futurecasting is a creative, strategic practice that explores social, cultural, economic, political, and ecological forces to imagine possible—and preferable—futures. Rather than predicting what will happen, it reveals what could happen and what should happen to inform long-term direction.
By understanding the forces shaping change, organizations can anticipate disruption and act proactively. Preferable futures align technological progress with human needs while advancing sustainability at a planetary scale.
/ FRAMEWORKS
The Futureproof: Postcards from the Future series uses frameworks like Joseph Voros’s Futures Cone and backcasting to guide exploration. By working backward from a preferred future, backcasting identifies the steps needed to realize that vision. The series encourages reflection on our shared future and inspires active participation in shaping it.
/ VISUAL AND NARRATIVE APPROACH
The series uses AI-driven visuals and narratives that evolve organically, turning each “postcard from the future” into a thought-provoking reflection. Designed to inspire action, it encourages audiences to consider the steps needed to shape our collective preferred future.
Next-Generation Disaster Response
As the impact of natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes has increased over the last twenty years, a new breed of disaster response fleet vehicles has emerged to aid initial and long-term recovery efforts.
Futureproof: Cleaning Up Everest
Well, it has taken over a decade, but we now have a handle on the trash that once covered Mt. Everest's climbing routes and basecamps. As the number of climbers increased in the 2020s, the trash challenge on the mountain seemed unsurmountable.
Futureproof: Westie Rescue Team Members
Hi. I’m Buster. Since our translator-enhanced training took place, I now relate to my trainers at an entirely new level. It feels so good to have an even richer bond with them. I am proud they believe in me enough to let me go into dangerous places to help save their friends.
Futureproof: Autonomous Water Rescue Craft
We finally received the first of five autonomous water rescue craft last month. Since then, three people have been saved from rip tides. These craft use an array of sensors to locate swimmers in distress. Once identified, the craft approach and the two vertical motors up front dip the hinged netted rescue area below swimmers.
Futureproof: Ghost Recon & Rescue
Now that fusion power can be supplied via compact and lightweight equipment, new forms of mobility are popping up everywhere. Various defense forces are exploring how H.O.V.E.R. (Human Operated Vertical Equipment for Reconnaissance) technologies can help protect infantry as they conduct nearly silent patrols at extended ranges with a full equipment loadout. First responders use similar H.O.V.E.R. (Human Operated Vertical Equipment for Rescue) systems in search and rescue operations.
Futureproof: Preventative Wildfire Seed Globes
The wildfires have been devastating over the past decade in our county. In the paper last week, I read that new wildfire seed globes will be used during this fire season. They come in various sizes and contain water and seeds of plants native to our area.
Futureproof: Aerial Fire Rescue
Wow! It’s been a long night! It could have been a lot worse without our new jet rescue kits. Since September 11th, 2001, companies have been striving to make skyscrapers safer.
