What if the next big leap in digital design wasn’t a tool—but the workflow itself?

At Config 2025, Figma didn’t just launch new features. It reshaped its identity.

No longer positioned as a lightweight alternative to Adobe, Figma is now carving out its own territory—not in graphic design, but in the full-stack creation of digital products. From drawing ideas to building sites and shipping apps, Figma’s new tools suggest a long-term strategy: to become the default environment where UX designers, web developers, product managers, and content teams actually work—together, live, and at scale.

As designers, we’re constantly told to chase sustainability. But sometimes, the most responsible thing we can do is pause—and question.
Is turning wheat into water bottles really a climate solution?
Are we reducing waste, or just rebranding it?
And if demand spikes, will we end up farming wheat not to feed people, but to manufacture “eco-products”?

But then there’s S’wheat, a company that doesn’t just anticipate those critiques—it embraces them.

What happens when your favorite design tools stop being just tools—and start thinking alongside you?

At Adobe MAX London 2025, that question took center stage. This wasn’t just a product showcase. It was Adobe’s clearest signal yet that generative AI is not a companion, but a co-creator. From ultra-powerful image models to real-time collaboration and scalable APIs, the platform is evolving with intent

But here’s the bigger story: Adobe listened.

The features we saw—especially those emphasizing transparency, control, and support for the next generation—weren’t just technical leaps. They felt like a response to long-standing creative concerns: Who owns this work? How do I protect my craft? Will I be replaced?

Let’s unpack what stood out.

At the heart of this year’s conference was Adobe’s unapologetically ambitious push into generative AI. The debut of Firefly Image Model 4 and its Ultra variant showcased impressive advancements in realism and control. Meanwhile, Firefly Boards introduced a new take on collaborative moodboarding—letting teams remix ideas in real time with help from AI.

Photoshop’s new natural language-powered Actions panel promised to simplify complex tasks with just a sentence. Illustrator and Premiere Pro received meaningful performance boosts and AI-driven enhancements to cut down repetitive work.

The tools are undeniably powerful. But the real shift is philosophical: from craftsmanship to direction. AI isn’t just optimizing design workflows—it’s reshaping the role of the designer.

The 2025 MacBook Air, now featuring Apple's M4 chip and a new Sky Blue color option, offers significant performance improvements and design enhancements that are particularly beneficial for designers.

Performance Enhancements with M4 Chip

The M4 chip introduces a 10-core CPU and GPU, delivering up to 2x faster performance than the M1 model and up to 23x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air. This boost facilitates smoother multitasking and more efficient handling of demanding tasks like photo and video editing, which are crucial for design professionals.

Design and Display Features

While the external design remains consistent with previous models, the introduction of the 'Sky Blue' color adds a fresh aesthetic. The MacBook Air retains its thin and light, fanless design, making it highly portable for on-the-go designers. The device also supports up to two external displays, enhancing workspace flexibility.

Battery Life and Memory

With up to 18 hours of battery life, the MacBook Air ensures extended use without frequent charging. The base model now includes 16GB of unified memory, doubling the previous standard and allowing for more efficient handling of complex design applications.

Pricing and Availability

Starting at $999, the new MacBook Air is $100 less than its predecessor, offering improved value. It's available in 13- and 15-inch sizes, catering to different user preferences.

Sustainability is no longer enough. The conversation is shifting toward something deeper: regenerative design. It's not just about reducing harm—it’s about leaving things better than we found them. And in this search for materials that give back to the planet, mycelium foam is quietly emerging as a favorite.

Let’s be honest: no single material is going to solve everything. But if we’re chasing natural alternatives for the plastics, foams, and fillers that dominate our lives, mycelium—the root system of fungi—might be one of the most exciting contenders.

It’s grown, not manufactured. Fed by agricultural waste. Molded into form. And when its job is done, it returns to the soil, leaving no trace. Unlike traditional foams, mycelium is biodegradable, home-compostable, and non-toxic—yet strong enough for furniture, fashion, packaging, and even architectural applications.