Progressland

Progress was more than a promise in America's post-World War II era — it was a vividly painted portrait of the future. Whether it was Westinghouse's "Home of the Future," Disney's "Tomorrowland," or the countless other future visions, America was mesmerized by the promise of a brighter tomorrow.

Imagining New Futures

Today's visions of the future often revolve around selling luxury goods to those who barely knew they needed them. Perhaps more egregious is the often empty rhetoric about social responsibility, equality, and saving the world.

As we move into this new era of invention, we must continue renegotiating our relationship with technology. We must be active, ethical, and informed creators — not passive consumers. We must be designers.