Future Days

Nov 13 2023

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How do we design for a changing world? How do we reimagine transportation, medicine, energy? How do we educate young people for tomorrow’s careers? How will technology change culture? Future Days is a podcast that explores these questions, diving into the forces that are shaping design and creativity today and how we plan for a world of tomorrow. Join us, Peter Brambl and Joanna Ellis, co-founders of the creative strategy company Belmondo. We’ve spent years collaborating with innovators working at the intersection of business, technology, and culture. Tune in as we talk to a special guest about the trends driving our changing world.

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How do we design for a changing world? How will technology change culture? Future Days is a podcast that explores these questions, diving into the forces that are shaping design and creativity today and how we plan for a world of tomorrow. Join us, Peter Brambl and Joanna Ellis, co-founders of the creative strategy company Belmondo. We’ve spent years collaborating with innovators