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2025 Concept Series

Public short-form concept series across AR, AI, and interface futures.

2025 Concept Series preview

A short-form concept series exploring how everyday AR interactions could feel once the medium becomes practical and ubiquitous.

Series framing

Why 2025

The series started in 2017, and “2025” felt close enough to be believable but far enough to be aspirational. It was a way to talk about a near future that felt attainable rather than sci‑fi.

What the series explores

At a basic level the series asks: if AR becomes a daily layer, how do ordinary moments change? Each concept is rooted in day‑to‑day scenarios that feel familiar, then pushes them a step further with spatial context and intent.

Why short clips worked

Short videos forced each idea to stay clear and testable. Instead of waiting for a full build, each concept could be published, pressure‑tested, and improved in public.

How the series connects to larger projects

The 2025 series is not a side archive. It acts as an idea funnel:

Core tracks

  • ConnectAR: linking physical objects to contextual overlays
  • Light Control with AR: in-place lighting controls instead of app-hopping
  • Augmented Speaker: direct, spatial audio controls around the device
  • Augmented Highway Signage: clearer wayfinding and warning surfaces
  • Holographic Street Barriers: urgent-safety signaling concepts
  • WorkoutAR and adjacent fitness overlays

Playlists

2025 Concept Series Playlist

Month of Ideas Playlist

Concept clips

Concept

Light control

Point at a fixture and adjust lighting without hunting for switches or apps.

Concept

Fixing a fridge with AR + AI

Step-by-step guidance for quick repair without a service call.

Concept

Music control

Identify the active speaker and manage playback in place.

Concept

Micro-gestures for speaker control

Small movements for precise control near the source.

Concept

Personalized highway signs

Directional overlays keep eyes on the road while clarifying intent.

Concept

Holographic street holograms

Visual safety barriers surface hazards and protect crossings.

Concept

ConnectAR

Physical objects gain context without new hardware.

Month of Ideas cross-over

After 2025, the concept-sharing format evolved. Month of Ideas captured 31 daily videos with longer explanations (5–10 minutes) instead of VFX-heavy clips.

Format evolution

  • Early: written essays on Medium
  • 2025 Series: short AR concept clips
  • Month of Ideas: longer explainer videos
  • The Eighth podcast: full episodes and Brainstreams for ongoing ideas

Related concepts

ConnectARLight Control with ARAugmented SpeakerAugmented Highway SignageHolographic Street BarriersWorkoutAR
2025 Concept Series PlaylistMonth of Ideas Playlist