The Age of Centaurs

These illustrations were created for IKEA's Democratic Design Days in Lugano, Switzerland on September 14th, 2018. The event brought together designers, researchers, and media to explore the future of living spaces and product innovation, and has become known for showcasing forward-thinking perspectives in design.

The illustrations supported a presentation by Michell Zappa, a technology and information designer and founder of Envisioning. His talk, "The Age of Centaurs," explored how technology and artificial intelligence can expand human capabilities. The presentation looked at the evolving relationship between humans and machines, shifting from man versus machine to man plus machine, with practical examples of how these combined abilities show up in everyday life.

This project captures the visual interpretation of these ideas, connecting design, technology, and future scenarios through illustration.