Normal, ordinary, everyday futures — a futures sensibility and approach to futuring that emphasizes realistic and grounded visions of the future, focusing on ordinary, everyday experiences rather than fantastical, science fiction-inspired depictions. It highlights how future societies will be shaped by the accumulation of past and present elements, showcasing a world that is accretive, filled with familiar objects, routines, and imperfections. By embracing this notion of Future Mundane, designers and futurists aim to create relatable, achievable futures that acknowledge the complexity and flaws inherent in real life.

This podcast episode with Julian Bleecker discusses design fiction, emphasizing speculative design's role in projecting future possibilities and its influence on current design practices, highlighting the relevance of visual creativity and the intersection with technology.