What’s next? is a new podcast about the future of technology and design. In each episode, we chat with iconic technologists and creatives from around the world, exploring everything from historical achievements to ‘what’s next?’ for their industries. Tune in for exclusive conversations that distill the now, the new, and the future of tech and design. Brought to you by Beep! Digital, a global digital design agency built for tech brands. Hosted by Dean Johnson.
James is the Founder & CEO at JUMP, a hyper-reality experience that enables people to live out their dream of base jumping and flying, without any of the risks. James is also the previous creator and co-founder of the world-renowned virtual reality company, The VOID.
Tune into Aaron and Dean’s conversation about the thrill of jumping off a cliff and flying down to the ground in a certified wingsuit, all in a multi-sensory hyper-reality experience. James shares his passion for creating meaningful shared experiences – especially in the wake of COVID-19 – and explains how he believes the VR industry can collectively propel the sector forward.
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16 Feb 2021
S1 EP4: Moritz Waldemeyer | Wearable Wonders
Moritz Waldemeyer is a mastermind in wearables. Since founding his studio in 2004, he has created many bespoke wearables, installations, and works of art for Audi, Versace, and Microsoft, as well as light-studded costumes for the likes of U2, Rihanna, and Will.i.am.
In this conversation, Moritz shares the process behind designing a pangolin-inspired headpiece for Jamiroquai and tells us about his illuminating contribution to Bentley’s 100th-anniversary concept car. Moritz also discusses the lack of adventure and experimentation in wearables, as well as where the industry is headed next.
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9 Feb 2021
S1 EP3: Aaron Norstad | Rise Of The Robots
As Technical Project Manager at Disney, Aaron led the talented Imagineers (and 100+ audio-animatronic robots) to launch Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Aaron is now working with Facebook as AR Producer.
Aaron talks to Dean about living out every child’s dream of becoming an Imagineer and bringing Star Wars into the real world at Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge. The pair also deep dive into the world of robotics, drawing parallels between fact and fiction, exploring the potential of robots in our homes, and discussing how our trust in droids might evolve.
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2 Feb 2021
S1 EP2: Robert Day | A Driverless Future
Robert Day is Director of Autonomous Vehicles at ARM, where he's responsible for the definition of ARM-based solutions for the next generation of autonomous vehicle applications. Robert is also a go-to speaker at automotive conferences worldwide.
Want to know what the future of driverless cars looks like? In this in-depth conversation, Robert and Dean dissect the five levels of vehicle autonomy and discuss the autonomous safety systems being built into the cars of tomorrow. Robert unravels the reasons behind the negative public perception of self-driving cars and explains the legality, accountability, and regulations involved in our journey to a driverless future.
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26 Jan 2021
S1 EP1: Shafi Ahmed | The MedTech Evolution
Professor Shafi Ahmed is an award-winning surgeon, teacher, futurist, innovator, and entrepreneur. He is faculty at several leading medical schools including Harvard and Barts. Shafi is also one of the Top 20 Global Influencers in Digital Health and Innovation.
In Episode 1 of our What’s Next? CES season, Shafi talks us through the paradigm shift taking place in healthcare in the wake of COVID-19. Shafi explores the dramatic digital and ethical evolution of medical technologies and explains how his recent use of the Microsoft HoloLens in healthcare education is not too dissimilar to his pioneering use of Google Glass in the operating theatre in 2014.
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18 Jan 2021
S1 Trailer: What’s next? CES Special
After an all-virtual CES in January, this season of What’s next? brings you an impressive lineup of industry leaders from the world of innovation and technology. We’ll be bringing you all the best bits of CES 2021 through fascinating conversations with experts in MedTech, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Wearables and VR.
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