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] Design-led innovation, digital embedding of operations, and tech-savvy leadership will redefine India's manufacturing rise. ET Edge Insights - The New Paradigm of Business Intelli
• [New] India's vision of design-led, digitally powered, made-for-the-world will ensure a leadership stake in global value chains. ET Edge Insights - The New Paradigm of Business Intelli
• [New] The 2026 MacBook Pro represents a significant step forward in portable computing, combining innovative display technology, innovative features, and a refined design. Geeky gadgets
• [New] In conclusion, the next three years will redefine plastics and injection molding through AI-driven autonomy, mono-material design, circular economy solutions, and integrated digital platforms. 3D Natives
• [New] With key files landing in 2026, including the eco-design rules for apparel, Biotech Act and potentially the PEF revision, 2026 will be critical in determining how quickly bio-based textiles can scale across Europe. Ohana Public Affairs Consultancy
• [New] If investigations escalate, product rules or certification requirements could arrive in 2026, reshaping how companies design eyewear. Glass Almanac
• [New] The mandate for 2026 is simple, if paradoxical: design experiences that scale intelligence without losing integrity, speed without losing clarity, automation without losing trust. FinExtra
• [New] In 2026, extrusion partners offering fast lead times, design support, and turnkey fabrication will be best positioned to support complex, next-generation products. Profile Precision Extrusions
• [New] At CES 2026, TechForce will present its full suite of proprietary robotics technologies, including newly developed platforms designed to increase operational efficiency, improve service speed, and drive incremental revenue for enterprise and multi-location customers. GlobeNewswire
• [New] By enabling game creation for non-developers, YouTube could unlock a new form of user engagement and content monetization, while also showcasing the versatility of Google's Gemini models in creative tasks like game design. Prompt Injection
• [New] Ensuring that the API design process follows secure-by-design principles, legacy APIs are secured or replaced, and API credentials are carefully managed to reduce the risk of exposure will be critical in 2026. Industrial Cyber
• [New] By 2026, platforms that invest in predictive algorithms, interoperable identity layers, and cross-platform behavioral analytics will define the competitive benchmark across the media industry trends landscape. Avenga
• [New] SecurityWeek predicts identity will replace perimeter as primary attack surface in 2026; AI will be both attacker tool and defender necessity. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] The cybersecurity landscape in late 2025 and into 2026 is defined by identity, AI, and operational rigour. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] Tool consolidation: expect consolidation in 2026 around platforms that provide cross-domain visibility (identity + endpoint + network) rather than best-of-breed point products that create alert fragmentation and costly analyst overhead. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] Rethinking computer architecture using brain-inspired algorithms could cut AI energy worldwide by integrating neuromorphic computing chips and processing to overcome a growing hardware bottleneck. Inside Telecom
• [New] Nvidia's Blackwell architecture has become the gold standard for the global data center build-out, with demand continuing to outstrip supply even as we head into 2026. FinancialContent
• [New] JBA's US Inland Flood Model is designed to support insurers, reinsurers, and policymakers in better quantifying flood risk and expanding access to flood insurance for vulnerable communities where it is needed most. JBA Risk Management
• [New] WASHINGTON - Lawmakers have renewed efforts to regulate 'big tech' with legislation designed to better protect children from online dangers. KFVS
• [New] In 2026, access will expand to include AlphaEvolve, AlphaGenome, and WeatherNext, AI models supporting advanced algorithm design, genomic research, and state-of-the-art weather forecasting. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] In 2026, smart AI-powered systems are designed to be scalable and modular, making them perfect for urban gardens, home greenhouses, and rooftop agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] 2026 is a critical time for well-designed recycling policy to both help drive PCR plastic innovation and build robust end markets for recycled materials. Packaging Strategies

Last updated: 29 December 2025