Designing for Emerging Technologies – UX at the Edge of Innovation

: Summary of the Book

Designing for Emerging Technologies: UX for Genomics, Robotics, and the Internet of Things is a thought-provoking collection of essays edited by Jonathan Follett. The book explores how UX design is evolving to meet the demands of next-generation technologies—from bio-printed organs and autonomous robotics to wearable computing and the interconnected Internet of Things (IoT). Rather than focusing on familiar digital interfaces, this book ventures into new design territory where the boundaries between technology, biology, and the environment blur. Through insights from leading designers, engineers, and researchers, it redefines what it means to create meaningful, ethical, and effective experiences in this complex future landscape.

? What You Will Discover in the Book

This book offers readers a unique lens on how to design user experiences for technologies that are still emerging, unpredictable, and deeply intertwined with human life. You’ll explore practical and philosophical perspectives on designing for AI, biotech, robotics, and environmental systems. Topics include designing for unpredictability, systems thinking, user adaptation, speculative design, and how to shape products in contexts with evolving ethics and societal norms. Each chapter is authored by a domain expert, providing deep dives into real-world projects and future-forward scenarios that challenge conventional UX methodologies.

? Why Should You Read This Book

You should read Designing for Emerging Technologies if you’re a UX designer, engineer, product strategist, or creative technologist ready to stretch your thinking beyond conventional apps and websites. This book is essential for those aiming to influence how society interacts with complex, intelligent, and bio-integrated technologies. It pushes readers to adopt a systems-level mindset and embrace uncertainty in design—skills that are crucial for working on future-facing innovations. Whether you’re tackling smart cities, personalized medicine, or robotics, this book prepares you for the UX challenges of tomorrow.

: About the Author

Jonathan Follett is a designer, writer, and principal at Involution Studios, where he leads experience design for innovative and emerging technologies. He is known for combining design expertise with systems thinking, guiding the creation of experiences in fields as diverse as healthcare, biotech, and advanced manufacturing. As an editor and contributor, Follett brings together a wide network of forward-thinking professionals to offer a multi-dimensional view of UX in the age of disruption and exponential technological growth.