June 28th, 2024

Sci-Fi Interfaces

The blog discusses speculative interfaces in 2023 movies, noting hyperminimalist designs and interface-related comedy trends. Notable examples include "The Kitchen" and "Pod Generation." "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" stands out for stylized interfaces. Bin's guest post explores unconventional musical instruments in Star Trek, praising their novelty.

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Sci-Fi Interfaces

The blog "Sci-fi interfaces" by Christopher Noessel discusses the best speculative interfaces in movies from 2023. Despite a lack of notable interfaces, two trends emerged: hyperminimalist interfaces and interface-related comedy. Noteworthy examples include the film "The Kitchen" featuring a Life After Life service and "Pod Generation" showcasing corporate-designed gestation pods. The blog also highlights interface comedy moments from films like "Smoking Causes Coughing" and "Guardians of the Galaxy 3." The favorite interfaces of 2023 are from "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," praised for their stylized design and contribution to the narrative. Additionally, a guest post by S. Astrid Bin explores the unique musical instruments featured in Star Trek, noting their speculative and unconventional nature compared to real-world instruments. Bin reflects on the departure from traditional instrument design principles and the excitement of encountering novel instruments in the sci-fi series.

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By @malux85 - 4 months
I’ve tried to build https://atomictessellator.com a little bit sci-fi because why not?! While I’m working on computational chemistry simulations I like to be inspired by the idea that I am working on cool future tech

Of course I prioritise function over form, but form has its place

By @tamimio - 4 months
I wish web development offered a diverse range of UI options to choose from. There used to be variety, but now, you're limited to either the monotonous Bootstrap, the lackluster Tailwind, or something in between that features either flat design or another boring style.