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] With mobile-first design and modern digital identity verification, millions of Egyptians will be able to perform everyday tasks - opening accounts, accessing payments, managing finances - entirely through their phones. CairoScene
• [New] Fraud will remain a top concern in 2026, as adversaries use AI to expand the range of techniques, such as impersonation scams and identity theft, as well as accelerate and scale fraudulent activity. FinExtra
• [New] Mass adoption of Worldcoin's identity system, regulatory approval in major markets, and successful partnerships with companies like Microsoft or Google could propel WLD toward $10. CryptoRank
• [New] A highlight of 2026 is the return of its Mobile Driver's License Technology Showcase-now expanded with an Interoperability Test Event-offering hands-on demonstrations of mobile identity solutions ready for deployment in the wild. BiometricUpdate.com
• [New] Hover effects, smooth transitions, and subtle animations will dominate UI/UX design in 2025. DM Letter Studio - Font Designer
• [New] Subtle parallax and micro-animations will be part of UI/UX design in 2025. DM Letter Studio - Font Designer
• [New] Designed as a one-time treatment, YOLT-203 has secured orphan and paediatric designations from both the FDA and EMA, supporting its potential for long-term renal protection in PH1 patients. CRISPR Medicine
• [New] By 2026, HR must evolve into an Experience Shaper, designing empathetic, inclusive, personalised journeys that build trust and loyalty. theHRDIRECTOR
• [New] HR leaders that responsibly embrace AI, demonstrate measurable organisational impact, design meaningful employee experiences, and build adaptive systems will be the ones steering businesses into 2026 and beyond. theHRDIRECTOR
• [New] In 2025, no-code tools will have advanced considerably, integrating AI-driven capabilities such as automated user interface design recommendations and natural language processing for workflow specification. Ausnewtechs
• [New] Built under Amazon's Project Kuiper umbrella, the enterprise-grade terminal is designed for high-performance, low-latency connectivity and is expected to power large-scale business, government, and infrastructure use cases starting in 2026. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] The unfolding conflict does not represent a short term disruption but a structural realignment of global trade architecture. EconomicLens
• [New] The UK government is expected to soon publish its ten-year child poverty strategy, designed to tackle the root causes of poverty for children. The Conversation
• [New] Improvements in service, content design or space layout may influence client decisions more heavily in 2026. Conference News
• [New] Because of the design of open wireless earbuds, no pair will ever be ideal in high-volume situations where you would want a more traditional pair of wireless earbuds with tips and active noise cancelation (ANC). Gizmodo
• [New] Livingetc and other major architecture publications are listing biophilic design as one of the dominant architecture trends for 2026, positioned alongside tech minimalism and retro-futurism. Biophilic Flair
• [New] Realtor.com and multiple real estate databases are now listing biophilic design as one of the top five home features projected for 2026. Biophilic Flair
• [New] As Gartner reports, by 2026, generative AI will significantly alter 70% of the design and development effort for new web applications and mobile apps, creating unprecedented attack surfaces. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Autodesk will provide access to its industry-grade design software and co-develop training content that emphasises hands-on learning, project-based modules, and exposure to emerging technologies such as digital prototyping, CAD, and AI-enhanced design systems. Guidely
• [New] Increasing investment in domestic manufacturing and AI-powered design optimization will shape the competitive edge of American suppliers in the global turbocharging landscape. EIN Presswire
• [New] By 2025, Gartner added post-quantum authentication as a standalone category in the Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, warning by 2029, advances in quantum computing will weaken and break the standard asymmetric cryptography on which many identity verification methods rely. Medium
• [New] Identity & Third-Party Risk are 2025's Blast Radius: Verizon's 2025 DBIR confirms that stolen credentials are the primary vector in web application breaches, while third-party involvement has surged, implicated in approximately 30% of all breaches. CyberSierra
• [New] The biggest cybersecurity threat in 2025 is identity-centric intrusions, where stolen credentials are used to breach corporate networks. CyberSierra

Last updated: 01 December 2025