Fifty or 60 years ago, sci-fi movies depicted the future similarly to this quirky Gene Ginno Alducente 'A New Beginning' series. In the future, everyone knew, humans would have lunar bases complete with all the amenities of contemporary life, plus a few new ones.
One frame in the series depicts a woman pushing a metallic cart full of metallic groceries along a lunar landscape after shopping at her local supermarket. In another frame, a woman is takes her robotic dog for a walk. Of course, in the future, new technologies will have been invented to improve life; this is seen in a contraption that replaces the frail human hands of hairdressers with faultless robotic ones a la Inspector Gadget.
Yes indeed, the future does certainly seem like a grande place.
Retro Space-Age Scenes
The Gene Alducente 'A New Beginning' Series is Imaginative
Trend Themes
1. Lunar Living - Opportunities for developing technologies and services catered to lunar living, such as lunar supermarkets and robotic companions.
2. Robotic Assistance - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the development of advanced robotic technologies that can take over certain tasks in various industries, such as hairdressing.
3. Futuristic Nostalgia - Creating products and experiences that blend futuristic elements with a sense of nostalgia, appealing to consumers' fascination with space-age aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Space Tourism - The integration of lunar living concepts and amenities into the emerging space tourism industry, providing unique experiences to travelers.
2. Personal Robotics - Exploring the potential of robotic companionship for everyday tasks, ranging from pet-like companions to advanced service robots in sectors such as healthcare or hospitality.
3. Design and Fashion - Opportunities for designers and fashion brands to incorporate retro-futuristic aesthetics into their creations, capitalizing on the trend of futuristic nostalgia.