William Gibson's novels explore design's role in shaping our future through themes of consumerism, technology, and identity, particularly evident in his latest work 'The Peripheral'. His narratives combine fashion, interiors, and technological gadgets to illustrate how unbridled materialism and design challenge the meaning of personhood in contemporary society. The foundations for Gibson's imagined futures, featuring virtual presence and physical avatars, are already being developed through current interaction design technologies.
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