AI Gold Rush & Mining Life for Context Hi there! It’s issue #315 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Google is sprucing up its Gemini models, revamping search, and enabling AI agents in everything. There are also some spiffy new smart glasses…

The Tallest Rocket & Design Changes in macOS 27 Hi there! It’s issue #314 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. This piece talks about the strange economics of data centres and why governments are subsidising them so aggressively. Read all about it…

Most teams start with the interface, we start with approach notes Hi there, This is the forty ninth of D&T Special, a more in-depth view of topics that interest the Canvs team. Today’s topic – Most teams start with the interface, we start with approach notes. Note: If you are new here, we’d strongly recommend…

Claude Design & Giant Cell Tower in Space Hi there! It’s issue #311 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. John Ternus is taking over from Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO. Read Tim Cook’s letter to the Apple world as he departs as…

AI x Influence for Design Researchers & Figma’s CDO on building impactful technology Hi there! It’s issue #310 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Anthropic announced Project Glasswing1, a new initiative that brings together Amazon Web Services, Anthropic, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike,…

Bridging the “Vibe Design” Accessibility Gap & The Economics of Space Exploration Hi there! It’s issue #309 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. India’s long-awaited private capex revival is underway, driven by sectors like real estate, energy, and manufacturing. But the road…

Great products are built on the opportunities surrounding them Hi there, This is the forty eighth of D&T Special, a more in-depth view of topics that interest the Canvs team. Today’s topic – Great products are built on the opportunities surrounding them. Note: If you are new here, we’d strongly recommend subscribing to the newsletter…

Quantum Physics & Disruptive Science AI Design Hi there! It’s issue #307 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Encryption as we know it might not be the future. Instead, the next leap in secure communication could come from quantum physics, an idea…

Pokémon Go-Fueled Map & Era of Fluid Context Hi there! It’s issue #305 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Meta acquired Moltbook, the AI agent social network that went viral because of fake posts. Here, AI agents using OpenClaw can communicate with…

The accessibility problems we’ve known about since 2001, for 24 yrs Hi there, This is the forty seventh of D&T Special, a more in-depth view of topics that interest the Canvs team. Today’s topic – The accessibility problems we’ve known about since 2001, for 24 years. Note: If you are new here, we’d strongly recommend…

State of the Designer 2026 & Global Intelligence Crisis 2028 Hi there! It’s issue #303 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Data centres not only dominated the announcements at Delhi’s AI summit, but it’s also now racing to space and regulation can’t…

Ferraris, Founders & Future Physics   Hi there! It’s issue #302 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. After all the buzz around Clawdbot (formerly Moltbot), the latest update is its rebranding to OpenClaw and its founder, Peter Steinberger, is now joining OpenAI.…

AI, Product Discovery and New Space Philosophy Hi there! It’s issue #301 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. A key AI safety executive at one of the leading generative AI labs has suddenly resigned, leaving behind a cryptic message that’s stirring fresh…

Using GenAI for Product Research   Hi there, This is the forty sixth of D&T Special, a more in-depth view of topics that interest the Canvs team. Today’s topic – Using GenAI for product research. Note: If you are new here, we’d strongly recommend subscribing to the newsletter so you don’t miss out on future…

Olympics Brand Systems & Oldest Working Planetarium Hi there! It’s issue #299 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. OpenAI is preparing to release its first consumer hardware device in 2026, marking a significant shift from its software-only roots. According to reports, the…

Netflix’s Potential Redesign & Michael Bierut’s Exit Interview Hi there! It’s issue #298 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. This piece talks about the mindset shift that happens when you’re designing for your own startup vs. designing for a client. Read all…

AI Helmet, Apple Creator Studio & Hotel on the Moon   Hi there! It’s issue #297 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Health is already one of the most common ways people use ChatGPT, with hundreds of millions of people asking health…

Memories in the Digital Age Hi there, This is the forty fifth of D&T Special, a more in-depth view of topics that interest the Canvs team. Today’s topic – Memories in the Digital Age. Note: If you are new here, we’d strongly recommend subscribing to the newsletter so you don’t miss out on future updates.…

Product Design in 2026 & Data Centers in Space   Hi there! It’s issue #295 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. The year in charts. Visualization the ups, downs, and standout stats from 2025’s biggest tech stories. Read all about it here.…

Brain Gear & Visual Language of Justice Hi there! It’s issue #294 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. A look back at Design Week’s 2025, here are the most read longform pieces that graced Design Week’s (digital) pages, with features and interviews.…

Google Disco, SpaceX IPO, and Slop Hi there! It’s issue #293 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. OpenAI has released GPT-5.2, its newest flagship AI model, amid mounting competitive pressure from Google and other rivals. The launch follows reports of an internal…

Spatial Intelligence & Sustainable Product Growth Hi there! It’s issue #292 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Pantone picks ‘Cloud Dancer’ as 2026 Colour of the Year. Cloud Dancer, a soft, airy white that aims to inspire calm, clarity, and creative reset.…

Validating vibe code: Notes from a developer Hi there, This is the forty fourth of D&T Special, a more in-depth view of topics that interest the Canvs team. Today’s topic – Validating vibe code: Notes from a developer. Note: If you are new here, we’d strongly recommend subscribing to the newsletter so you don’t miss…

Golden Age of the Design Founder & The Rosetta Stone of Design Engineering Hi there! It’s issue #290 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. India is undergoing a major shift in its employment landscape with the introduction of the new Labour Codes.…

Design Reshaping Organisations & Winning Stakeholders Hi there! It’s issue #289 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Gemini 3 is here—and Google says it will make search smarter. Read all about it here. Note: If you are new here, we’d strongly recommend…

Design’s Holy Grail & The Next Big Growth Channel Hi there! It’s issue #288 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Google has a research project for exploring a space-based, scalable AI infrastructure system design. Read all about it here. Note: If you…

A designer’s path from influence to identity Hi there, This is the forty third of D&T Special, a more in-depth view of topics that interest the Canvs team. Today’s topic – A designer’s path from influence to identity. Note: If you are new here, we’d strongly recommend subscribing to the newsletter so you don’t miss…

The Post Darwin Era & Design’s Role in AGI Hi there! It’s issue #286 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Google has a useful quantum algorithm that outperforms a supercomputer. An approach it calls “quantum echoes” takes 13,000 times longer on a…

GAIN Feedback Framework & Goldilocks Guide to Picking Projects Hi there! It’s issue #285 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. A major outage at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday disrupted a large portion of the internet, taking down apps, websites…

Hidden Product Growth Opportunities & IKEA Museum Hi there! It’s issue #284 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. The 2025 Nobel Prize winners have now all been announced. From economics to peace, here’s what you need to know about this year’s Nobel…

Culture-Shaped Design and Spotify System Design Hi there! It’s issue #283 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. OpenAI’s third annual DevDay kicked off in San Francisco on Monday, starting with a livestream opening keynote by none other than OpenAI CEO and founder…

Designing with psychology to make products stick Hi there, This is the forty first second of D&T Special, a more in-depth view of topics that interest the Canvs team. Today’s topic – Designing with psychology to make products stick. Note: If you are new here, we’d strongly recommend subscribing to the newsletter so you don’t…

Temporal Design, AI for Phages & Productivity Paradox Hi there! It’s issue #281 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Nvidia announced Monday it plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI as part of a deal to build out massive data…

Canvs Demo Nights, Broadening Design Inspiration Pool, & Life in Mars Hi there! It’s issue #280 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Canvs is kicking off the first edition of Demo Nights in Bengaluru on 30th September. It’s an exclusive gathering for…

World’s First Telepathy Device, Mass Intelligence & Dynamic UX Hi there! It’s issue #279 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Apple’s hotly anticipated event was full of news about updates to the AirPods, Apple Watch, iPhones, and more. But during the presentation,…

When craft conflicts with throughput: Choosing what to care about Hi there, This is the forty first edition of D&T Special, a more in-depth view of topics that interest the Canvs team. Today’s topic – When craft conflicts with throughput: Choosing what to care about. Note: If you are new here, we’d strongly recommend subscribing…

Visual Literacy & the Most Overlooked Design Problem Hi there! It’s issue #277 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. Instead of the usual California stage presentation with slides and specs, this year’s Google event – ‘Made by Google’, went full late-night show…

Age Diversity in Creative Teams & Seeds From Space Hi there! It’s issue #276 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here’s what we’ve been reading of late. NASA’s reportedly fast-tracking plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon.The agency was already working on designing a reactor that might…