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] GDRFA Dubai (General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai) has announced that it will be unveiling a range of innovative digital services aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, revolutionizing travel, and further establishing Dubai as a leader in global connectivity. Travel And Tour World
• [New] There is enough evidence available to predict increased adoption of DLT/Blockchain digital identity, including schemes developed around Self-Sovereign Identity principles. Goode Intelligence
• [New] Samsung is expected to retain its signature design language on the Galaxy S26 series, with the rear cameras positioned in a vertical array and a hole-punch display to house the selfie shooter. CNet
• [New] Central Pattana markets the project as a long-term urban asset that will help define northern Bangkok's future identity. Focus on Travel News - ftnnews.com
• [New] Kookaburra will be another proof-of-concept processor, expected in 2026, that IBM representatives say will be the first modular-designed QPU designed to store and process encoded information - combining logic operations with memory. Live Science
• [New] Ultimately, a well-designed legal framework will enable countries to harness the benefits of digital trade, promote innovation, and improve the lives of citizens worldwide. TheNigeriaLawyer
• [New] A well-designed legal framework will enable Nigeria to harness the benefits of digital transformation, while minimizing its risks and challenges. TheNigeriaLawyer
• [New] The Cray Supercomputing GX5000 racks themselves are designed to accommodate up to 400 kilowatts of equipment, with the potential to go up to 1 megawatt in the future. The Register
• [New] The Chinese AI startup DeepSeek signaled in August that its next model will be designed to run on China's next-generation domestic AI chips. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] Brandworks plans to strengthen its R&D by setting up a design center in Taiwan and scale its design, engineering, and operations teams to support innovation-led growth. Yourstory
• [New] EDF aims to produce 30 small modular reactors by 2050, design planned for 2026. Electricity Info
• [New] Circular fashion could unlock $560 billion in economic opportunities globally while cutting waste and emissions dramatically. Argus Apparel
• [New] The initiative, part of the we the UAE 2031 strategy, is designed to ease congestion, enhance inter-emirate connectivity, and support urban expansion. MUFG Research
• [New] Jalisco plans to develop the first state-owned semiconductor design park in Latin America to expand Mexico's semiconductor production capacity. Mexico News Daily
• [New] At Formnext 2025, Interspectral will launch a range of new purpose-built products designed to deliver intelligent, scalable, and optimized solutions for every stage of the metal additive manufacturing workflow. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Autodesk will train educators and enhance AI and design competencies in sectors like engineering, construction, and manufacturing, ensuring a future-ready, innovation-driven workforce. Adda247
• [New] In 2026, sustainable innovation will mean designing business models that are both carbon-aware and economically sound. Observer
• [New] With 88% of IT decision-makers already viewing data sovereignty as a priority and nearly 99% expecting it to remain important over the next five years, it's clear that compliance and control over where data resides will define future data center design. Digital IT News
• [New] By 2026, zero trust will evolve from concept to configuration, integrated directly into platform architecture. Yahoo Finance
• [New] By 2026, AI design will transition toward modular and self-adaptive ecosystems - AI that designs AI. Medium
• [New] OpenAI has launched Aardvark, a GPT-5 - based assistant designed to help developers identify and fix software vulnerabilities efficiently. Medium
• [New] If executed successfully, the iPhone 18 Pro could herald the advent of Apple's next significant design epoch, moving closer to achieving a true edge-to-edge display. RS Web Solutions

Last updated: 17 November 2025