What AI-powered design could look like with no data scraping
An interesting, design-driven response to some of AI’s biggest issues, such as data scraping, energy consumption, and the systematic disregard […]
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Digital design covers the tools, platforms and technologies that support contemporary design practice. This section explores digital workflows, software, digital fabrication, virtual experiences and online platforms influencing the way products and services are developed. Digital technologies have become part of every stage of the design process, from concept development to communication and production. Across DesignWanted, digital innovation is documented through projects, tools and initiatives that illustrate this ongoing evolution.
The outliers economy: who survives AI?
Everyone is telling us that yes, there is agentic AI, and it will transform the way we work and design. […]
Are we outsourcing our thinking to AI?
As spring arrives and the winter semester comes to a close, the University of Michigan campus turns greener—more vibrant, more […]
A decade in, Digital Design Days is still asking the questions that matter
Ten years ago, Digital Design Days was born as an independent event with a clear conviction: that the global digital […]
From photogrammetry to Pi-shaped designers: lessons in future-oriented design
At Dubai Design Week, I encountered three lenses that reframed how we might design for multigenerational futures: embodied learning through […]
Surfaces that feel: interactive textiles come to life through conductive printing
What if surfaces could sense our emotions? What if a sofa or a curtain could interact with its surroundings? This […]
Redefining human-robot synergy in industrial logistics
In recent years, the field of robotics has experienced a remarkable acceleration, with companies and startups racing to develop technologies […]
Designing the invisible: the soft power of design from stuff to systems
Spring break serves as both a seasonal transition and a brief pause for students—myself included—who are in the midst of […]
What if we could visualize the inner workings of artificial intelligence?
Research-based new media artist Yiyun Kang returned to Seoul Design 2024 with the thematic exhibition, LIGHT ARCHITECTURE. Hosted by the […]
Celebrating excellence: highlights from the 8th LIT Lighting Design Awards
Once again, this year’s LIT Lighting Design Awards celebrated the creative brilliance of designers who pushed the boundaries of lighting […]
Choreographing power: government innovation through a Design lens
My interest and intention lie less in politics and more in the design and innovation aspects within the political sphere. […]
Ariostea’s “The Arena” is a showcase of ceramic texture and form
The Arena may seem like a bold name for a showroom, but stepping into the space instantly justifies its grandeur. […]
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