Bastian Schaefer
Design Futurist | Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Sustainability, and Human Experience
Most recently at TED in 2013.
About
Bastian Schaefer is a design futurist who specializes in envisioning how emerging technologies will transform human life and the built environment. As Head of Future Mobility Concepts at Airbus, he has pioneered the development of electric and autonomous aircraft.
Schaefer's TED talks on the future of transportation have captivated audiences worldwide, showcasing his ability to make complex technical innovations accessible. His keynotes challenge organizations to rethink their approach to design, highlighting opportunities to create products and services that are both sustainable and enhance human wellbeing.
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A 3D-printed jumbo jet?
Designer Bastian Schaefer shows off a speculative design for the future of jet planes, with a skeleton inspired by strong, flexible, natural forms and by the needs of the world's, ahem, growing population. Imagine an airplane that's full of light and space -- and built up from generative parts in a 3D printer.
1 talk, all in 2013
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