Practical Futures

Practical Futures

Home
Technology Frontiers
Industry Futures
About

Home & Living

Ultrasonic washing protects your clothing care plans
His twelve-year-old stands rigid in front of his vintage band t-shirts, eyes wide with panic. The intensity in that stare almost makes him reconsider. …
 • 
Pawel Halicki
Who morphed my armchair?
The next section of the city’s biggest furniturals store is dotted with perpetually flipping signs. 87% more living space with multi-state furniture…
 • 
Pawel Halicki
Where will we keep our robot?
After the third poke, she finally pulls off her headset and glares at him across the couch. - Hmm? - Have you seen those new humanoid household robots I…
 • 
Pawel Halicki
The doorbell says we should go out more often
She glances at her partner, hunched as his fingers trace patterns across the house's ambient control panel. - Can you walk the dog? It’s your turn. …
 • 
Pawel Halicki
Did you remember to print the plates?
Lights twinkle over the lively, decorated market, filled with chatter of shoppers bundled in their winter coats. The air is intoxicating with aromas of…
 • 
Pawel Halicki
You’ve poisoned our recyclobot again
Standing before the softly glowing workspace, she allows a confident smile to spread across her face. As her voice resonates through the virtual…
 • 
Pawel Halicki
You’ve packed your desk into a carry-on?
- Are you still working? She takes off her headphones. - Sorry, what was that?- I envy people who can listen to music while working. I need peace and…
 • 
Pawel Halicki
The shower is low on relaxation
- Do you need anything from the store? - What do you need that can’t wait for the weekend delivery? - The shower is low on relaxation. I have a…
 • 
Pawel Halicki
These smart fridge magnets saved our marriage
- How many times do I need to repeat? No headsets at breakfast. She puts her hands on her hips, awaiting a reaction, her eyes squinting. He angrily…
 • 
Pawel Halicki
Are you kidcycling your children?
- Is it easier for him the second time around? - Don’t ask. He’s trying his best, but serious fatherhood is like a DLC he's still struggling to…
 • 
Pawel Halicki
Their home is a charmer, and you should talk to it soon
- How was your weekend in the mountains? - It was a bit of a surprise at first. Our friends got stuck in traffic, so we arrived three hours early. But…
 • 
Pawel Halicki
Can you help me reset my room?
- Hi, are you busy? - I wouldn’t answer if I couldn’t talk. How are you doing?- I’m finishing a presentation for my conference talk tomorrow. The flight…
 • 
Pawel Halicki
© 2025 Pawel Halicki
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture