Global Scans · Design · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Design thinking will increasingly play a key role in improving systems and customer experiences. Companies will re-learn their approach to innovation and embrace human-centred design principles. Designers will begin to apply knowledge of human interaction, specifically in the area of how we earn trust and respect, to AI systems.

• [New] The UK Government's digital identity scheme could help to leverage existing institutional capacity to build up the national DPI. UKAuthority
• [New] By 2028, 50% of enterprises will begin adopting products, services, or features designed to deal with disinformation. BairesDev
• [New] Wings for 100 aircraft for Vietjet will be designed in Bristol and made in North Wales, supporting thousands of jobs and boosting the UK's economy. GOV.UK
• [New] To further improve the quality of travel by train, a startup company from Berlin called Nox is designing a futuristic sleeper train that will connect an impressive 100 European cities and will even offer fully private rooms. El Diario 24
• [New] The Vision 2032 roadmap represents India's attempt to ensure its foundational identity system remains not just functional but future-ready, serving as a resilient pillar of trust in an increasingly data-driven world. The420.in
• [New] Electric vehicles have come a long way over the last decade, and now a new breakthrough in motor design could push them even further. Estoy en la Frontera EN
• [New] Beyond chip design and lithography, Samsung plans to apply Nvidia's AI capabilities to robotics and automation. Mint
• [New] The initiative, called 'Aadhaar Vision 2032', aims to keep India's digital identity ecosystem strong, secure, and future-ready amid a rapidly shifting tech and regulatory environment. Zee Business
• [New] SpaceX has shared and is formally assessing a simplified mission architecture and concept of operations that they believe will result in a faster return to the Moon while simultaneously improving crew safety. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] By 2070, the floor space of India's buildings will have more than doubled, and its roads will need to support up to 190 cars per 1,000 people compared with 32 today. Last Week in ConTech
• [New] Identify Security's X post summarizes Microsoft's findings: 97% of identity attacks are password-based, and MFA blocks 99% of breaches, emphasizing resilience in the face of AI threats. WebProNews
• [New] Global brokerage giant Aon plc has unveiled an advanced AI-powered supply chain risk consulting solution designed to help organizations anticipate and mitigate hidden vulnerabilities across global operations. Insurance Business
• [New] As AI deepfakes become more common, identity theft may become the biggest risk of the next decade. Forbes
• [New] By 2026, all Member States are expected to provide citizens with a secure digital wallet capable of managing identity credentials for use across borders and sectors. Payments Cards & Mobile
• [New] The UK's headlong charge into AI comes after separate study published earlier this month found 75,000 days of manual work each year might be saved with the adoption of an AI tool designed to speed up analysis of feedback from government consultations. The Register
• [New] Microsoft processes more than 100 trillion signals daily, blocks around 4.5 million new malware attempts, analyses 38 million identity risk detections, and screens 5 billion emails each day for potential threats. SecurityBrief Australia
• [New] The UK will introduce a mandatory digital identity system for all adult residents by 2029. VisaPics
• Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Tri-Fold reimagines the foldable phone with a stunning tri-hinge design, tablet-sized display, and next-gen performance - a bold leap that could change the future of mobile technology forever. Futurism
• The strategic planting and management of oak trees in city plans highlights their growing importance for sustainable urban design in 2026. Farmonaut
• With the approach of 2026, the designs of some bathrooms which in the past were regarded as contemporary, are now slowly transitioning to bathrooms which are designed in a more functional and timeless approach. OCNJ Daily
• NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD will continue to lead in designing AI-focused processors. FinancialContent
• A modernized restaurant design could help the Midwestern chain expand more quickly in new states, like Texas, Florida and Arizona, where it has been working to establish footholds in recent years. Restaurant Dive

Last updated: 03 November 2025