Ah, predictions! So tempting, so fun… and yet, barely accurate. Knowing what to expect from the future is hard, but we gave it a shot anyway. Back in early 2024, we set out to guess what the year would bring, writing up our thoughts in this post. And, of course, we promised to hold ourselves accountable — in a fun way! – by checking what we nailed and where we missed the mark.
So, let's see what we got right!
AI will get an interface
Our first prediction: “(...) in 2024, expect to see more sliders, buttons, and knobs in our AI interfaces.”
I think we got this one right! While chat interfaces are still king, there’s been a lot of experimentation and exploration of new AI design ideas. Take Figma’s tone-selection slider or OpenAI’s video-editing tool, for example.
This trend isn’t slowing down either. More and more companies are realizing that users want intuitive, interactive ways to engage with AI. So, yeah, calling it now: this one’s going to keep evolving through this year, too.
I see you in VR
Our second prediction: “Will VR finally go mainstream? Probably not – but Apple might act as a catalyst with the Vision Pro, paving the way for its wider adoption.”
Well, we have to take the L here. Rumor has it that Apple has stopped producing the Vision Pro altogether. Whether or not that’s true, it’s undeniable that the headset wasn’t the breakthrough hit many hoped it would be. VR’s big mainstream moment? Yeah, still waiting on that.
A return to the homepage
Our third prediction: ”Personal homepages are due for a renaissance (...) given the tumultuous state of the social web”
Blogging hasn’t _fully_ returned to its former glory yet, and tracking how many personal websites exist out there is tricky. That said, the vibes are definitely shifting in the right direction. People are increasingly looking for interoperability between services, with big players like WordPress and Ghost embracing the Fediverse.
This shift points toward a future where individuals take greater ownership of their content, moving away from reliance on Big Tech platforms. If we’re headed for a world where personal homepages once again serve as the hub of a social web, I’m convinced it’ll be a huge draw for people.
Score? Score!
So there you have it: one win, one miss, and one… unclear? Not too shabby! Let’s take what we’ve learned and aim for even sharper predictions for 2025.