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The art of turning science fiction into reality.
Design for a Better Future discusses how merging technology and design can solve all the world's problems, from healthcare to education. The book aims to answer: what if we could do more to hack, ease, expand and push the limits of homo sapiens and prepare ourselves for the next stage of our evolution, whether on Earth or off?
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How do we manage our depleting natural resources as we continue to struggle with overpopulation? How do we build happier lives when we continue to fail to educate future generations? How do we stay both physically and socially connected to one another as we continue to isolate ourselves further with technology?
We all yearn for a world that works better, serves better, feels better. We want a world that works for us, not against us. However, few visionaries know how to execute ideas that radically enhance standards of living worldwide. By merging two worlds in creative ways - design and technology - designer and futurist Phnam Bagley exposes wonderful opportunities to build that better future for all.
Today, the process of merging technology and design can be lengthy and frustrating. Egos, top-heavy corporate bureaucracy, bad habits, lack of vision, and aversion to calculated risk-taking stand in the way of greatness.
By defining a future in contrast with today’s status quo, design and technology can find common grounds to support human flourishing and sustainable practices. This is also an occasion to think far and wide about opportunities and set up a solid foundation for the next generation of thought leaders and thought doers to build on. In choosing between soft evolution and radical revolution, history tells us that the greatest innovations happen by necessity, after surviving a period of desperation. The question is: do humans feel they are desperate enough to revolutionize the world they have built? If so, do they know where to start the transformation?
One example of subjects covered by the book is "The Future is Hackable". By merging performance, science and technology, we give humans the opportunity to hack their body’s capabilities and reach greater heights. Stimulating the motor cortex to reach our state of flow can help us learn movement faster. Shining near infrared light on specific areas of the brain has shown life-changing improvements to Alzheimer’s disease patients. Sleep quality can be hacked to ensure better energy and focus during the day. Children will have the opportunity to hack their school environment to suit their intellectual and emotional needs. Childhood Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be alleviated playing video games that feature closed feedback loops.
What if we could do more to hack, ease, expand and push the limits of homo sapiens and prepare ourselves for the next stage of our evolution, whether on Earth or off?
Other subjects include:
--The Future of Travel: how transportation technology, service robotics, low-touch economy, energy efficiency, pleasure, privacy and safety will evolve the way we move.
--The Future of Education: how aligning education with the future of work, supporting a child’s emotional wellbeing, welcoming neurodiversity, encouraging autonomy and acting sustainably will prepare our children for the world we are leaving them.
--The Future of Food: how technology can tackle the overpopulation problem, sustenance v. pleasure, cruelty v. responsibility, food design, hospitality and our relationship to the senses.
--The Future of Exploration: how humans are going to settle on the Moon and Mars, physical and mental health, the place of nature, living v. surviving.
--The Future of Sports: how pushing the limits of cognitive neuroscience, hyper-customizing protective equipment with generative design and 3D printing, and developing new biosensors will enhance performance and secure gold medals.
Phnam Bagley is a French industrial designer and aerospace architect. She has spent 20 years designing the future of many industries, including consumer electronics, biotech, education, wearables, luxury goods, safety and aerospace. She is the co-founder of Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco that turns science fiction into reality for a better future. Her clients range from Fortune 500 companies to startups, covering four continents. She is a rare breed of creatives that can solve highly technical problems and bring more humanity to the smallest detail of her designs. Her work includes designing a revolutionary educational system for Singapore and Japan, eco-friendly audio devices for The House of Marley, a neuro-primer that enhance Olympians’ performance for Halo Neuroscience, wearables that use electricity as medicine for Cala Health, paradigm-shifting Human Headphones, pressurized rovers for astronauts to explore the surface of Mars and more.
Workbook included for practical applications.
People who are out to change the world: founders and VCs. People looking for hope in the future. People on the edge of speculative technologies. Students, designers, founders, corporate people.
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Aurora Metro Books/ Supernova Books
Number of print copies tba with author on basis of market prediction • Completed manuscript desirable although we also work with authors to develop ideas • Looking for diverse contemporary and historical fiction, literary fiction, and crime fiction, as well as non-fiction arts and culture, particularly film and music from a diverse perspective. Traditional publisher Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Career & Success, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel United Kingdom |
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Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press
500 copies • Partial manuscript • Looking for business and entrepreneurship, personal development, and success psychology books. Hybrid publisher Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Creativity, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Journalism, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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Morgan James
500 copies • Partial manuscript • Looking for entrepreneurship, business, self-help, and personal growth. Hybrid publisher All categories Worldwide |
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1106 Design, LLC
1106 Design provides book design, production, and publishing services for independent authors seeking all the quality of traditional publishing without forfeiting their rights and royalties. 1106 Design offers traditional publisher quality with one-stop, end-to-end services from copyediting to worldwide distribution. We operate just like a publisher with one difference: YOU maintain complete control of your book, your schedule, and, most importantly, your payments. Service publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Essay, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mythology & Folk Tales, Poetry, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Journalism, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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Atmosphere Press
250 copies • Partial manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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eBooks2go
100 copies • Completed manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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Happy Self Publishing
100 copies • Completed manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
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IngramSpark
100 copies • Completed manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
Hi Everyone,
The crowdfunding campaign closed last night. We were able to reach 235 book-pre-orders and raise $4,700. Thank you so much for your ...
Hi Everyone,
We made it to 165 pre-orders and $3,300 raised by end of week 2. We are SOLD OUT of single book pre-orders. We are ...
Wow, what an amazing first week... We reached 120 pre-orders and raised $2,400! And all of this thanks to YOU!
Let's not slow things ...
So excited for you and wish you all the success you deserve form this effort. My coffee table awaits.
I promise to make the content and the cover worthy of your coffee table. Thanks for the support John.
This looks amazing! Can't wait to read it!
Yay! Thank you Stephanie!
Wish you the very best Phnam!
Thank you Hemant!!
Woop woop!
Zan
Thank you Zan! Hope you are well.
Can’t wait for this book by the incredibly talented and brilliant Phnam!
Love you!!
Loving the topic Phnam and so looking forward to reading it! What an epic mission!
Big mission, and loads of fun and discovery along the way!
Have a great journey on the path of having success reaching your goals and dreams :)
Thank you Samuel! I’m excited about this journey!
Go get em 🤟
🙌
Best of luck with the campaing Phnam!
Looking forward to reading your book.
All the best,
Sander
Thank you Sander!!
Looking forward to this Phnam! Let us know if we can help in any way.
Blake + Leona
Thanks so much for the support and offer guys! Love ya.
Congratulations Phnam! Excited for your new adventure!
Thanks so much cousin!!
Exciting concept exploration and exciting as you building your brand!
I’m so excited about what I’m going to learn along the way :)
Excited to read your book!
Thank you Sara! Been fun seeing you and the team on Fridays :)
this is very exciting!! looking forward to reading it :)
Thank you so much Rachael!!!
I cannot wait to read this!
Yay!! Thanks for the support Kaisha. We need to catch up 💙
Can't wait to read it!!
<3
Looking forward to this!
Thanks Matt! Great to reconnect with you after all these years!
Bon courage!
Merci merci!
So excited!!!!
Thank you Tristan!
Blam!
Love you!
Really excited to read through this! Good luck (but I doubt you’ll have any trouble you can’t manage in getting this published)! Hope you and Mardis are doing well,
Hi Ellen, thanks for the encouragements! I hope you're doing well and changing the world for the better as well.
Bravo!
Thank you Paul. So very generous of you! Hope to see you again soon. I know Mardis would love that.
So awesome Phnam! Can’t wait to read it :)
Love you!
Really looking forward to this. What an amazing growth path and intensity you're on (and have been on) since our fun days in Denmark. Kudos!
Same for you! I had the best teachers ;)
Hi Phnam, very excited to see you putting thoughts to paper. Looking forward to reading this.
Kind regards.
Tim.
Thank you Tim! Hope all is well in ATX.
Can’t wait to read your new book. Ordered extra books for the Wednesday night spaghetti crew.
Omg you are awesome! We miss you guys. An SB trip post-COVID is much needed.
So looking forward to reading and sharing your book!
Love you!!
You tooooo <3
So sick!
Thanks Grace!!
Can’t wait to read it Phnam!!
Looking forward to a better future!
corey jones.
Thanks Corey!
YOU ARE SUCH A BADASS!!! I'M PROUD + IN COMPLETE AWE OF YOU 🤩💜
Thanks Tiffany! I'm excited for your new life chapter as well!
Hey! Can't wait to see it alive!
Future Future!
<3 <3
I can't wait to read all the wisdom I know you'll share, Phnam!
Thank you Bill!!
Excited to read this!
Thank you Brian!
So excited for you! 😃 Can’t wait to receive my copy and start reading it!
Thank you Moises :)
👏👏👏👯♀️ Let’t do this!!!
All the way!
Hi Phnam! I met you at the hive conference. We are unschooling our 12 year old who has a mad scientist grandma with a full on maker studio in our house. We are excited to read your book and to get immersed in these emergent technologies for creative endeavors and invention. Looking forward to receiving a copy.
Amazing! More of this please!
Best of luck! If I could predict the future, I'd predict it'd be an international hit :)
Hahaha fingers crossed!
Please sign my book as possible! You are so amazing and such a pleasure to meet you fron the TTA
Oh yes, all pre-orders will be signed. Thank you for the support Robert.
Looking forward to reading this. Good luck!!
Thank you Alex!
Hi Phnam! I saw this now from your FB and I'm so happy that I can be a part of your publishing process! Eunju and I can't wait to read the book! Cheers!!!
Thank you both :)
Can't wait to see it and also see the impact it can have on other designers and creatives!
Yay, thanks Ben!
Great message in the video! Let's create a better future together!
Thank you Hoi, and thanks for all that you do!
I got you Phnam.
I miss you Kyle.
Great sources ! Many thanks for your works and undoubtedly supported !
Thank you Trung!
Looking forward for the book!!
Woohoo!
Love everything you’re up to! Can’t wait for the book to drop :)
Thanks Brendan! Hope you are well.
Congratulations! Can’t wait to read it :)
Thanks Jenny!
looking forward to reading it!
Thank you Junyi!
Excited to learn and explore your book! Congrats on a step closer and hope to see this published. Cheers!
Thanks cousin! Miss you and the family.
Looking forward to seeing this1
Don
Thank you Don!!
I'm so excited to see you bring this book to life! The best of luck!
Thank you Joey!!
Depending on when you release the ebook I hope it will be a valueable resource for my master thesis in design for next spring.
I'm not sure when I'll be done. I'm happy to jump on a call with you and chat if that can help.
Thanks! I will be sure to reach out if when the time comes. But for now it is all to loose for me to have anything relevant to ask.
Best of luck!
Thanks Mark!
Got it!!!
Thx for sharing
Can't wait to read Ur book.
Yay thanks!
Go Phnam!!!
Thanks Kat! Miss you!
Going to be a great read!
<3
Super excited for this!
Thank you for the encouragements!
Great work Phnam. Keep it up!
Thanks Hento!
Wow! How exciting! I didn't hear about this over the trip but so happy your mentioned it! I need to connect with you and Mardis again to catch you up on the project and hear more about your book!
Thank you and yes, let's catch up soon. Next week?
Rock on, Phnam.
Thanks Daniel!
Best of luck Phnam. Exciting stuff!
Thanks Cole. Hope you are well.
Can’t wait to read it!!!
!!!!!!
Happy to support! Great project - I keep my fingers crossed.
Thank you Marina!!
This is a fantastic initiative to design for a better world, especially that after COVID, we need to rebuild everything around us: education system, social management, equality, the way we consume, etc.
Couldn't agree more Michael. Thank you so much for your support, contribution, and for sharing meaningful connections.
Good luck Phnam! I cant wait to see the result!
Thank you so much Phil!
Your friends at .design are always so excited to see what you are doing on nonfiction.design and thankful you are sharing it with the world. We'll be distributing some of our copies to others in the .design community. Stay in touch and good luck!
Thank you Andrew! Btw, we got another .design this year. futurefuture.design, for our video series. Our friends at Maestro PD also use it :)
I'm excited for the book, Phnam!
Thanks for the support Joe, for this and for being our greatest collaborator :)
Excited to be part of your writing journey! I'm sure you'll have an excellent finished product that helps several designers, engineers and innovators!
Thanks Aditya! I can't wait to get the latest FitBit and nerd out about it with you!
I can't wait to read it because I'm a big fan of you!
Thank you so much for your support Taizo-san. You make life and design so fun and meaningful. Looking forward to many years of creation!
on Aug. 1, 2020, 2:03 a.m.
This sounds like an incredible resource! Beyond excited to see this come together!
on Aug. 2, 2020, 7:31 p.m.
Thank you so much Franco!