Corning's Vision of the Future

       My initial reaction to Corning's vision was exhilaration and wonder. I was taken aback by the innovativeness and seamlessness that it provided to daily life. I've always been fascinated with touch-screen technology, and this video brings it to a new level where everything is closer and more convenient.

The new glass technology is accessible even in the bathroom

     The design features portability through thin glass sheets that can be projected to glass surfaces made out of the same material, enabling a flat screen the size of a wall. The flat screen can then act like a computer, enabling video calls and transferring information internationally through sight and touch. It also integrates software from other technologies made out of the glass, so that it merges different technologies into one.
     You would think that such a design would be widespread in homes and businesses, but its accessibility has to be taken into account. For one, this touch technology seems to rely primarily on eyesight, which would not be beneficial to the blind. Even with speech recognition technology, a person would have to see the screen in order to get the most out of its functions. With regards to simplicity, the design seems simple enough for a child to be able to use, and its interface seems to be straight forward.
     In terms of the aesthetic-usability effect, the fact that it blends different technologies seamlessly and allows touch interaction results in creativity and innovativeness since the possibilities of the interaction with technology have expanded. The video gives an example of this kind of innovativeness in the workplace environment, where designs can be drawn out on the table then projected on the screen and shared with international clients.
    Although the design seems to be fairly simple and easy to use, it might not be a favourite amongst those who dislike touch technology, or are used to other means of communicating. Not everyone prefers to operate solely on touch, although this would limit the use of plastic and other materials, which would serve to help the environment.