# Retro Future Fears Computopia Illustrations Show 60s Japan's Predictions of a Digital World By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computopia-illustrations References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2009/10/22/computopia-a-circa-1.html#more) & [pinktentacle](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2009/10/computopia-old-visions-of-a-high-tech-future/) Japan is often on the cutting edge of technology, so these comics from 1969 are a bit of a surprise. The Computopia illustrations were featured in the magazine Shonen Sunday, and each shows an interesting although somewhat disturbing view of a computer future. The Computopia illustrations feature students with a virtual teacher and individual computers. After the Computopia illustrations, the next four photos are by artist Toshio Okazaki. The series is titled “Computer Life in 20 Years.” Each of the photos shows different aspects of home life, and how they would be affected by technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-future Predictions:** Exploring retro-future predictions can provide insight into how current technology can be applied in new and innovative ways. - **Disruptive Home Technologies:** Incorporating technology into everyday aspects of home life can revolutionize the way we live and interact with our environment. - **Virtual Education:** Virtual education can revolutionize the way students learn, making education accessible from anywhere in the world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry can use these retro-future predictions as inspiration for new and innovative products and services. - **Education:** The education sector can explore virtual education and leverage technology to make education more flexible and accessible. - **Home Automation:** Home automation and smart home technologies can be applied to everyday aspects of home life to create a more efficient and enjoyable living experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Supporting Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronics-hub-art.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead-headset.md) - [Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecollection.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md)