Design fiction is a fascinating concept that combines aspects of design and storytelling to create speculative scenarios and narratives that explore possible futures. In this article, we will delve into the world of design fiction and recommend some must-read novels that perfectly embody this genre. One prominent author in the field of design fiction is Bruce Sterling. His novel "The Caryatids" is a thought-provoking exploration of a post-global warming world where cities are under constant threat and society is heavily dependent on advanced technologies. Sterling's meticulous attention to detail and imaginative world-building make this book a must-read for fans of design fiction. Another compelling author in this genre is Neal Stephenson, who is known for his intricate and technologically rich narratives. His novel "Snow Crash" is a cyberpunk masterpiece that takes place in a near-future where virtual reality and corporate domination are prevalent. Stephenson's ability to seamlessly blend advanced technology with captivating storytelling makes "Snow Crash" a timeless classic. For those interested in more introspective and philosophical design fiction, "The City & The City" by China Miéville is highly recommended. This novel explores the concept of divided cities and parallel realities, where citizens must "unsee" and ignore the existence of their neighboring city. Miéville's unique blend of mystery and social commentary makes this book a compelling read for fans of thought-provoking design fiction. If you're looking for a design fiction novel with a focus on environmental issues and sustainability, "The Water Will Come" by Jeff Goodell is a must-read. This non-fiction work delves into the very real and pressing issue of rising sea levels and how it will impact coastal cities worldwide. Goodell's in-depth research and engaging storytelling provide readers with a wake-up call about the urgent need for climate action. To further explore the world of design fiction, there are several online platforms and communities dedicated to the genre. Websites like "SpeculativeEdu" and "Near Future Laboratory" offer a wealth of resources, discussions, and design fiction projects for enthusiasts to discover and engage with. In conclusion, design fiction is a captivating genre that combines design thinking and storytelling to explore possible futures. From the visionary works of authors like Bruce Sterling and Neal Stephenson to the thought-provoking narratives of China Miéville and Jeff Goodell, there is a wide range of novels to explore. Additionally, online platforms and communities provide a space for enthusiasts to dive deeper into this fascinating realm. So, whether you're a fan of science fiction, technology, or social commentary, design fiction offers a unique and exciting reading experience.
Secret Agent Su Wanqing woke up one day and found herself transformed into the foolish and infatuated young lady Su Wanqing of the Prime Minister's Mansion in Tianli Country. Her stepmother didn't care about her, her stepsister tried to sabotage her, and there was also a cunning fiancé whom the original body had deeply loved. When her stepmother wanted to kill her, she vowed to make her suffer. When her stepsister plotted against her, she made them face the consequences. And when her fiancé looked down on her, she immediately called off the engagement. But who could tell her why, right after breaking off the engagement, she ended up entangled with a sly and scheming fox?
256.86 Million words | 2021-01-23 13:24Update
"Am I beautiful?" "Beautiful! You are so beautiful!" Seeing her gentle smile, the man felt that the world paled in comparison. This smile drove him almost crazy. "What about this?" The woman gently turned her body and exposed her left face, hidden in the darkness, to the light. "Ah! Ghost!" She was once a beautiful princess, but she suffered a tragedy and became a slave. When she had the chance to turn the tide, a series of revenge followed. She wanted those who had harmed her to have a miserable end! "You didn't enjoy it just now? Get out? What are you being reserved for?" he said devilishly and arrogantly. Welcome to the new novel "Heart Hunting Game: CEO, please hold back!" Please enjoy~
555.72 Million words | 2021-08-14 20:06Update
The food in the restaurant is not to be taken lightly! Because what you eat could very well be... This article will take you into the dark world of the kitchen. My name is Tian Buer, and I am a chef. On my first day as a chef, my master told me a truth. In this world, there are many things that you should not eat indiscriminately, especially the wild game in restaurants, which should not be touched lightly. An adversary of mine also warned me that there are two places in this world that are closest to hell. One is the battlefield, and the other is the kitchen. On the battlefield, you can witness all sorts of ways people die, while in the kitchen, you can witness all sorts of ways creatures meet their demise.
162.47 Million words | 2021-04-20 12:04Update
I am a stillborn child who was revived by my grandfather using a secret technique. In my second year of college, my uncle's family unearthed a lifelike male corpse from our ancestral grave. Without my grandfather's knowledge, they locked me in a coffin and forced me into a necromantic marriage with the male corpse. To free myself from the torment of my necro-husband, I followed in my grandfather's footsteps and became a mortician.
527.12 Million words | 2021-06-07 03:07Update
Due to his supernatural ability to manipulate vectors, Chen Xiaofeng was sent to the Academy City District. However, he soon realized that his thoughts had the power to manifest in reality, which was both a blessing and a curse. One moment, he was an ordinary person, and the next, he became a zombie. Despite his predicament, he didn't care about such trivial matters. He believed that life should be lived to the fullest, even as a zombie. He not only attended classes and studied, but also pursued love and acted like a hero. Who said zombies couldn't have a harem? He not only aimed to conquer the district but also the hearts of the girls in the district! (Note: This book has an online reader community. We hope you will join and provide suggestions and feedback. Thank you.)
403.41 Million words | 2021-05-17 11:37Update
My name is Hu Badao. Let me tell you a secret, there is a thin strand of smoke about three inches long above everyone's head... Let me tell you another secret, ghosts can live for thirty days! All of the above is just me talking nonsense, after all, my name is Hu Badao, a person who talks nonsense.
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Two years ago, she was the beloved one of Lu Yanzhi's heart, but now living under the same roof, she has become a thorn in Lu Yanzhi's heart, going from deeply loved to a bitter enemy. She has repeatedly backed down, while he relentlessly approaches. "Beg me, and maybe I'll spare you," she sneered. "Begging you is useless," he domineeringly took possession of her. "If you dare to marry the fool from the Qi family, I'll skin you alive."
57.76 Million words | 2020-11-10 09:51Update
A poor boy and an unlucky guy entered the game, but unexpectedly were blessed by a mysterious intelligent module. From then on, they possessed various magical abilities. With an incredibly high affinity, he could freely approach and charm all the beautiful NPC women in the game, whether they were noble princesses, icy goddesses, or enchanting boss monsters. All the beauties went crazy for him. He could discuss ideals with bosses and chat about the future with minor monsters. In this magical and chaotic world, Li Xu staged an intense and passionate life. With a giant shield in hand, immovable as a mountain, he conquered all the battlefields around the world. Reigning over the world, the Shield Emperor of a turbulent era
540.88 Million words | 2021-03-11 19:17Update
Prepare a suspenseful feast with passion: Take two handsome young men and two beautiful young women, marinate them in dedication, infatuation and virtue for twenty years. In a separate bowl, mix four scoundrels with cunning, selfishness and promiscuity. Wash, sharpen and stir-fry the ingredients in the passage of time, adding a touch of emotions and desires. Simmer over low heat until well flavored. Add a few logic and deduction blossoms, and simmer at high heat. Enjoy the delicacies at our Q-group number:
30.68 Million words | 2020-08-22 01:13Update
Detective Ji Shimei, a police officer in the criminal investigation team, has repeatedly solved major, bewildering, and peculiar cases. However, behind each case lies a story. Join Detective Ji Shimei as she takes you on a journey to uncover the true truths behind these cases... Author's custom tag: Thrilling workplace.
121.30 Million words | 2021-09-26 14:17Update
I witnessed a female bus driver being murdered by thugs in the wilderness. To my surprise, she climbed onto my bed in the middle of the night... Black Rock Reading Network is the only authorized website for this book. Limited typing speed, three updates per day, an additional update with a crown. This book is purely fictional and has nothing to do with the real world. Not writing a book about saints, rejecting saintly prostitutes.
486.72 Million words | 2022-02-24 03:37Update
【【Cloud Rising Chinese Literature Writing Contest】Participating Work】 'Weeding at noon, sweat drops below the grain. Little did I know, my daughter is as cunning as a black-hearted rat.' As the second eldest in the Xia family, Xia Mo always believed his future was bright. But after waking up from a nap, the world remained the same, yet his life turned upside down. The girl is too fierce, making even his unfamiliar mother a bit fearful. Mother had changed, milk had changed, and even his sister-in-law had become fierce. One day, someone came to provoke them. Lu Yiman: Grandson, fetch my broom! Jiang Saiyan: Son, bring me a fire stick! Wang Qiuye: Younger brother-in-law, where is my rolling pin? Where did you put it? Xia Mo: Get out of the way, let me handle it!
258.86 Million words | 2023-06-11 13:57Update
The glorious wedding that once shocked the imperial city turned out to be nothing but revenge. She flew too close to the sun for love and ended up loving to the point of ruin, as he personally sent her to prison. 'Fu Xichen, if you don't love me, it's fine. You can even take my kidney. But why won't you let go of our child? Why won't you let go of me?' Yet, he refused to let go. He tightened his grip, creating a prison to hold her tight...
175.41 Million words | 2022-04-18 16:54Update
She was reborn from the death of her previous life, concealing a stunning capital beneath her plain appearance. She emerged from the flames, ready to show those who had harmed her a taste of their own medicine. What "other woman," what "stepmother," what "scumbag"? Step aside, who do you think you are, daring to block my path? He, the most favored prince of the dynasty, unexpectedly became a fool overnight, becoming the laughing stock of the capital. However, behind the facade of a fool, he hides a ruthless heart. Until he met her, he vowed to marry no one but her. Why is the fool looking for a wife? Because he has set his sights on her.
48.05 Million words | 2021-11-05 08:57Update
Tian Xiaoman accidentally traveled back in time and became a young wife in ancient times! Her husband, Liu Dacheng, has a crippled leg and a scarred face. He works as a laborer for the landlord's family in the village. Her stepson, Shuanzi, is four years old but seems mentally slow. Her mother-in-law and eldest brother-in-law's family are difficult to get along with. She herself has a bulky figure and just barely meets the average appearance standards. Their family is so poor that they can only afford wild vegetables and coarse grains. What's even worse is that she has already married, but everyone knows that she eloped with someone else, tarnishing her reputation...
105.82 Million words | 2020-08-20 10:57Update
Songtsen Gambo proposed marriage to the Tang Dynasty for the third time, and the Emperor agreed. The news spread to the palace, and the eligible princesses were all upset, crying and sobbing... Tubo is bitterly cold, lacking clothing and medicine. Life there is basically either getting married or dying! No, a scapegoat must be found. Li Yuntong, the eldest daughter of the Jiangxia Prince's Mansion, who is as beautiful as a flower, should have married into a wealthy and prestigious family like other noblewomen, and lived a life of wealth and glory. However, a decree shattered her life's trajectory... Once she left, it was a journey of thousands of miles, never seeing her homeland again. This departure meant forty years, and she never returned to Chang'an. From the Central Plains to the Western Regions, she brought top-notch Tang Dynasty production techniques, medicine, architecture, mathematics, literature, laws, and Buddhist scriptures to the Western Regions... The people of Tubo called her the "Green Tara." She was loved by two men, respected by the people, and praised for generations... Princess Wencheng's life was full of ups and downs
83.79 Million words | 2020-08-17 20:20Update
"Father, I don't want to marry a woman who has lost her chastity before marriage and is also foolish!" Su Qingyu's husband openly refused to marry at the wedding banquet, and his attitude was resolute! "Fool, are you pretending to be foolish!" Staring at her sister who had almost made her lose her chastity and who had been bound by someone, Su Qingyu from Zuiyue Tower burst into laughter when she saw her sister nakedly hanging at the city gate. But just then, her husband's voice appeared behind her, and the foolish consort was exposed! "So my little fool, you're not really foolish. Pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger, little fool, do you want to eat a wolf? There's a wolf here, do you want it?" Inside the room, the husband who openly refused to marry shamelessly kept pestering her to have a child. Eight or nine out of ten things in life don't go as planned, and in Su Qingyu's life, she hoped to be widowed! The procrastinator's new book has finally arrived. Immortal baby, please give me your recommendations, anticipation, collections, and rewards. Muah! QQ Group: [group number], WeChat Official Account: Weiqingwan, Completed Works: "Rebirth in the Coffin: The Empress's Counterattack" [link], Rested Husband: [link], Completed Friend Works: "The Unexpected Ex-W
113.10 Million words | 2023-06-29 07:51Update
In the realm of spirits, the advanced classes for the priest profession are summoner and alchemist! I originally sought a carefree life, but others won't leave me be. If you provoke me, be prepared to face retaliation! Wealth, beauties, equipment, summoned beasts, skills - I'll have them all! The game world changes and goes crazy because of me! (Thanks for the support, dear Qin Wuyang!) If you think 'Summoning Priest in Online Game' is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and on Weibo!
186.66 Million words | 2020-08-14 04:08Update
[Prototype fanfic] In a world dominated by the apocalypse, where mutated beasts roam freely, a young man on the brink of death becomes favored by the Blacklight virus, becoming its host. Or rather, he is the virus itself. What have I become? I can no longer be called a "human," yet I have transcended beyond mere humanity. I am your guilt, you greedy beings. The purity hidden behind your dirty façades, it seems unnoticed, or perhaps discovered and trampled over again and again. Did you steal my sustenance? Then, you shall also become my nourishment. Welcome to the top of the food chain.
103.15 Million words | 2022-12-10 23:17Update
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