Tag Archives: future

Camera Futura – A Concept for the Future of Digital Photography

 

In 2010, we embarked on a journey to investigate photography. Based on our findings, we identified several opportunities for innovation that are left untapped by the camera industry. We asked ourselves: Why is it not possible to share images right … Continue reading →

 

From fantasy to reality: How good is Hollywood at predicting the future of technology?

 

With the Oscars just a couple of days away, I thought it might be interesting to go to the movies and see how technology and innovation have been influenced by Hollywood over the years. This is Part One in a … Continue reading →

 

Camera Futura

 

Being passionate about photography, there are several questions we have asked ourselves for quite some time: Why cameras today still look like they did 60 years ago? Why does my camera not help me on the way to becoming a … Continue reading →

 

What your digital camera will do… three years from now.

 

In our previous post on the topic, we argued that for the future of digital photography we see big opportunities within the three areas of redefined product architecture, connectivity and the integration of hardware and software. We arrived at these … Continue reading →

 

Personal Healthcare: Envisioning a new healthcare experience

 

Last week, we decided to take a giant bite out of the healthcare topic and spent some time understanding and uncovering opportunity areas for innovation in this space. What we learned through our investigation is that we don’t need another … Continue reading →

 

Finding a personal connection in a future of always available media.

 

The way we consume media changed drastically over the past years. It has become instantaneously accessible, easily organized, convenient to carry (even in very large collections), and more diverse than it ever has been before. Yet on an emotional level, … Continue reading →

 

Digital Photography, where will you go? (or why aren’t you there yet?)

 

As one would expect from any self-respecting creative consultancy, Artefact has a deep interest in photography. For some of us it is a hobby we are passionate about, for others it is a social or creative tool, some actually earn … Continue reading →

 

Personal Healthcare: understanding our need(s) for a new healthcare experience

 

There is a significant focus on our healthcare experiences these days, with the new healthcare reform, government and business incentives for healthcare innovations, and an increasing role for the consumer of healthcare. This has sparked an important dialogue as to … Continue reading →

 

A Missed Opportunity for the Gaming Industry: Kids

 

The gaming industry is missing the boat. Kids are super engaged with video games, but their excitement and expertise hasn’t been leveraged to help acquire new audiences or influence parents to buy more games. Let’s consider these data from a … Continue reading →

 

Automotive Trends and Technology: Multi-function Multi-touch Displays

 

[tweetmeme]10 inch today, 17 inch tomorrow. The enthusiasm around the size of multi-function, multi-touch screen displays in an automobile is comparable to the hype around horsepower during the glory days of American muscle cars. The manufacturer with most horsepower won … Continue reading →