Insights · September 1st, 2025
We used to have physical buttons. Now we have glass touchscreens. Our cars used to be colorful. Now they’re variations of gray.
Amber Case, founder of the Calm Tech Institute, argues that modern technology is leading to a “loss of dimensionality” in our environments. Our tools, she says, are becoming flat and textureless, yet they’re demanding more of our attention than ever. Case suggests designers should not only focus on how technology looks, but also on how it feels. To preserve precious tangible, textured experiences, and to allow the tools we use to fit more naturally into our daily lives.
About Nikolas Badminton
Nikolas Badminton is the Chief Futurist & Hope Engineer at futurist.com. He’s a world-renowned futurist speaker, consultant, author, media producer, and executive advisor that has spoken to, and worked with, over 450 of the world’s most impactful organizations and governments.
Nikolas Badminton’s book Facing Our Futures: How Foresight, Futures Design and Strategy Creates Prosperity and Growth has been selected for 2023 J.P. Morgan Summer Reading List, and featured as the ‘Next Gen Pick’ to inform the next generation of thinkers that lead us into our futures.
Nikolas is currently writing his next book that provides guidance on applying hope theory with futures exploration. Please contact futurist speaker and consultant Nikolas Badminton to discuss your engagement.
