Dean Mai

I specialize in identifying disruptive, core technologies and strategic technology trends in early-stage startups, research universities, government sponsored laboratories and commercial companies.

In my current role, I lead sourcing of strategic technology investment opportunities and managing Dyson’s diligence and outreach processes, specifically in the U.S., Israel and China.

I write here (sporadically) on the convergence of science and engineering, with broader adopted interests in novel disruptive technologies, cognitive psychology, human-computer interaction (HCI), philosophy, linguistics and artificial intelligence (AI).

All tagged speculative design

Jun 9
Jun 9 Speculating through design fiction

Despite the significant technological progress in sustainable transportation, computer vision and urban network infrastructures, many key issues are yet to be answered about how these autonomous vehicles will be integrated on the roadways, how willingly people will adopt them as a part of their daily lives and what new types of human-centered design interaction will emerge as part of the built environment. Because autonomous driving has the potential to profoundly alter the way we move around and radically transform society in ways we yet can’t truly imagine, using it as a speculation basis can offer an insight into the creative processes today.