Agomodena
Speculative DesignProject outline:
The project, "Design + Futurism // The Art of Speculation" envisions how communication and language will transform by 2074, based on trends and technologies from 2024. It explores how expression—through sight, sound, touch, and beyond—will evolve, focusing on the future of language and communication tools. The goal is to create a multi-sensory document that demonstrates these changes, guided by a narrative that speculates on both utopian and dystopian futures.
Our vision:
In 2075, as pollution and economic collapse make much of the world uninhabitable, new materials are discovered in Marquette, Michigan, leading to the creation of Agomodena—“city on the water” in Ojibwe.
Agomodena’s language, inspired by Esperanto and local tongues, is efficient and transformative. Inclusivity is furthered by “Syntho-Speech,” a device translating hand gestures into audio, making communication faster and more accessible for all.
Process
What we learned:
While creating Amogodena, we realized that creativity thrives on multiple platforms, and having diverse interests across various fields will undoubtedly benefit our future careers. Because of our teammates’ vast interests, our team was able to share knowledge on our varied areas of expertise, including geology, urban planting, political structures, and linguistics.
We dove straight into speculation and world-building, and as we addressed more questions, a vision of a truly equal and thriving utopia began to emerge. This process allowed us to explore innovative ideas and possibilities, inspiring us to envision a future where communication fosters understanding and connection among all individuals.
