Dive into a world where imagination meets technology with our curated list of 10 sci-fi films featuring designers. These movies not only entertain but also inspire, showcasing how the creative minds of designers can influence and shape futuristic societies. Whether you're a fan of dystopian landscapes, utopian dreams, or simply love the intersection of art and science, this collection will captivate and stimulate your imagination.

Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Description: In a future where cybernetic enhancements are common, Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg, investigates a hacker known as the Puppet Master, delving into themes of identity and design in a cybernetic world.
Fact: The film's anime style and philosophical questions have made it a cult classic, influencing many works in the cyberpunk genre.


The Matrix (1999)
Description: While not directly about designers, "The Matrix" showcases the design of virtual reality and the digital world, with characters like the Architect who literally designs the Matrix.
Fact: The film's "bullet time" effect was a groundbreaking visual technique that influenced many films afterward.


The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
Description: This film involves a virtual reality simulation where characters design and live in alternate realities, questioning the nature of reality itself.
Fact: The film is loosely based on the novel "Simulacron-3" by Daniel F. Galouye.


Minority Report (2002)
Description: Set in a future where crimes are predicted and prevented before they happen, "Minority Report" features John Anderton, a designer of the PreCrime system, who becomes a fugitive when he is accused of a future murder.
Fact: The film's futuristic technology, including gesture-based interfaces, inspired real-world tech developments.


A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
Description: David, a childlike android designed to love, embarks on a journey to become "real" to win back his human mother's affection. This film explores the design of emotions and consciousness in AI.
Fact: The project was originally conceived by Stanley Kubrick, but after his death, Steven Spielberg took over and completed the film.


Ex Machina (2014)
Description: A programmer is invited by his CEO to administer the Turing test to an intelligent humanoid robot, Ava, designed by Nathan Bateman. This film delves into the ethics of AI design and the implications of creating sentient beings.
Fact: The film was shot entirely in a remote location in Norway, with the house being built specifically for the movie.


Her (2013)
Description: In "Her," Theodore Twombly, a lonely writer, falls in love with an advanced operating system designed by Samantha, an AI with a personality. This film explores the role of design in creating not just products but also relationships and emotions.
Fact: The voice of Samantha was provided by Scarlett Johansson, who was not initially credited in the film's marketing to keep her involvement a surprise.


The Congress (2013)
Description: An actress sells her image to a studio, which uses it to create digital versions of her for films, exploring the design of digital personas and the loss of identity.
Fact: The film is based on the novel "The Futurological Congress" by Stanisław Lem.


Transcendence (2014)
Description: After his consciousness is uploaded into a computer, Dr. Will Caster, a leading researcher in AI, becomes a superintelligent entity, exploring the design of digital immortality.
Fact: The film's title refers to the concept of transcending human limitations through technology.


Strange Days (1995)
Description: Set in the near future, "Strange Days" features a technology that records and plays back memories, designed by Lenny Nero, a former cop turned dealer in these experiences.
Fact: The film was one of the first to explore the concept of virtual reality and memory recording.
