Interconnectivity
Products initially were mechanical. These then developed power systems were the mechanics were powered by an engine making life easier more recently these engines are electrical powered, arguably very beneficial however is this a problem. These devises are quite complex, often they talk to each other to share data to aid better working,
Money, payments, lighting, security receipt of parcel, cooking mobile phones, music downloads, cars, diary, emails, calendars
Data issues- data is provided in various forms of different code types. Occasionally, overlaying on type of data onto another may create a sub routine in coding, which can have unfortunate consequences but is rare.
Data distribution who gets to see the data? should they? For example Visio TV manufacturer have been fined for recording what people watched and selling the data.
Data security can it be hacked? Many people use the cloud, what happens if your data is leaked, bank accounts, work?
How do you know the device has swirled or stop working? Can the device been started by other systems?
Human problems
Humans can be amazingly thick. Very few of us are very logical with computers, this means we approach things differently
Data sharing
Legal issues - defamation, slander, publish.
To publish- to make generally known. To inform the public.
Problem, once its out there its difficult to stop.
Questions
Electromagnetic waves are surrounding us. Is this healthy?
How secure is it really?
Is it disconnecting individuals from each other?
Socialising ramifications?
Can we continue to use all devices? Will we forget to use them? Will the automatically set them self?
What about my identity? How can i prove i am who i am?
How can i tell what is right?
Records problem
As these devices become more common an more complicated more recorded are needed to make and maintain, is this resource use right? Is it really needed? Gimmick or requirement ?
Does this all mean designers now need to be more app savvy in terms of design?
Do you move away from traditional design routes?
Is the basis of design dictated by the device?
Does it have a effect on the creativity?