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Taiwan Chip Firm Opens Malaysia Design Hub in Selangor
SolutionsMar 19

Taiwan Chip Firm Opens Malaysia Design Hub in Selangor

A Taiwan semiconductor company just set up shop in Malaysia's IC Design Park, signaling the country's shift from manufacturing chips to designing them. Fitipower Malaysia will develop cutting-edge chip technology while creating high-value tech jobs in Selangor.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
India Takes Center Stage in Qualcomm's 2nm Chip Design
InnovationFeb 8

India Takes Center Stage in Qualcomm's 2nm Chip Design

Qualcomm just unveiled a breakthrough 2nm semiconductor design created by its engineering team in India, marking the country as a major player in global chip innovation. After two decades of investment, India now hosts Qualcomm's largest workforce outside the United States.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough3 min read
Chip Designer Shares How He Thrived After Academia
Community HeroesMay 28

Chip Designer Shares How He Thrived After Academia

After two decades as a university professor, Maysam Ghovanloo made the leap to industry chip design and discovered a whole new world. His insights reveal why the booming semiconductor field needs more designers and what academics should know before making the switch.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Chip Kidd: 40 Years Designing Iconic Book Covers at Knopf
Community HeroesMay 5

Chip Kidd: 40 Years Designing Iconic Book Covers at Knopf

The graphic designer behind the legendary Jurassic Park cover started his career as an entry-level assistant with just a portfolio and a dream. Four decades later, Chip Kidd proves that finding your creative path doesn't require being the most talented artist in the room.

Fast Company3 min read
Penang Opens Shared Chip Lab to Power Malaysia's Tech Future
SolutionsFeb 4

Penang Opens Shared Chip Lab to Power Malaysia's Tech Future

Malaysia's Penang state just opened a cutting-edge shared laboratory where chip design companies can test and validate their innovations together, marking a major leap in the nation's semiconductor ambitions. The facility is part of a bold initiative that's already created 9,500 high-tech jobs and doubled the region's chip design companies in just months.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)3 min read
Primark Launches Adaptive Clothing Designed by Disabled Designer
SolutionsMar 20

Primark Launches Adaptive Clothing Designed by Disabled Designer

UK retailer Primark just released a clothing line with magnetic zippers, adjustable features, and stoma bag pouches designed specifically for adults with disabilities. Award-winning designer Victoria Jenkins, who has chronic conditions herself, led the collection that models and customers are calling "life-changing."

Good Good Good2 min read
Nigerian Designers Win ₦3M in AI-Era Design Challenge
Acts of KindnessJun 23

Nigerian Designers Win ₦3M in AI-Era Design Challenge

A fintech company just invested ₦3 million in Nigerian designers grappling with AI's impact on creativity. The challenge celebrated imperfection as audiences increasingly crave human-made work over algorithmic perfection.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
Malaysia Aims to Produce Its Own Chips by 2027
InnovationMay 11

Malaysia Aims to Produce Its Own Chips by 2027

Malaysia is partnering with tech giant Arm Holdings to design and manufacture its own semiconductor chips within three years, transforming from an assembly hub into a high-tech innovation powerhouse. The ambitious plan includes training 10,000 Malaysians in chip design and developing local companies into billion-dollar global competitors.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)3 min read
Malaysia Chip Firm Hits Production Milestone
InnovationApr 15

Malaysia Chip Firm Hits Production Milestone

A Malaysian semiconductor company just reached a crucial milestone that puts it among an elite group of chip designers worldwide. Weeroc Space successfully completed "tapeout," meaning their chip design is ready for manufacturing.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
India's First Homegrown Chip Earns Designer Top Honor
InnovationJul 1

India's First Homegrown Chip Earns Designer Top Honor

The scientist who led India's first indigenous microprocessor just received one of the nation's highest civilian awards. His work helps India break free from foreign chip dependency in defense and tech.

YourStory India2 min read
Singapore Blends AI and Craft at Milan Design Week 2026
InnovationApr 28

Singapore Blends AI and Craft at Milan Design Week 2026

Singapore's Prototype Island exhibition debuts at Milan Design Week 2026, showcasing how designers merge quantum computing, AI, and 4D printing with traditional craftsmanship. The exhibition proves technology and heritage can work together to solve real-world challenges.

Google News - Singapore Technology3 min read
Thai Furniture Brands Shine at Milan Design Week 2026
InnovationApr 13

Thai Furniture Brands Shine at Milan Design Week 2026

Fifteen Thai furniture companies are wowing international audiences at Milan's premier design show, proving that ancient craftsmanship and modern innovation make beautiful partners. Brands like Deesawat and Kenkoon are putting Thailand on the global design map with stunning pieces that honor tradition while embracing the future.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Mumbai Design Lab Tackles Climate Through Innovation
VideosMar 19

Mumbai Design Lab Tackles Climate Through Innovation

A Mumbai design initiative is proving climate solutions don't always look like typical environmental projects. Godrej Design Lab's Conscious Collective brought together designers during Mumbai Climate Week to rethink materials, data, and waste for a changing planet.

The Better India2 min read
Huawei Unveils Chip Tech Rivaling Industry Leaders by 2031
InnovationMay 25

Huawei Unveils Chip Tech Rivaling Industry Leaders by 2031

Chinese tech giant Huawei just announced a breakthrough that could reshape the semiconductor industry. The company's new scaling law and chip architecture aims to match the world's most advanced chips within five years.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough2 min read
Figma Design Chief: Music Training Powers Tech Creativity
InnovationApr 8

Figma Design Chief: Music Training Powers Tech Creativity

Loredana Crisan went from classical pianist in Romania to sound engineer to Chief Design Officer at Figma, proving that artistic training builds better technology leaders. Her secret? Treating design like music: it should make people feel something.

Fast Company2 min read
Designer Captures 20 Years of Handmade Helpful Signs
InnovationMay 18

Designer Captures 20 Years of Handmade Helpful Signs

When official design fails, everyday people step in with handwritten notes and improvised signs to help others navigate the world. Designer Kate Canales has photographed these small acts of consideration for over two decades, revealing our instinct to look out for each other.

TED2 min read
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InnovationJun 20

Mérida Designer Turns Cereal Shapes Into Whimsical Furniture

A Mexican architect is transforming everyday objects like breakfast cereal and tree-lined walks into joyful furniture that's landing in luxury stores from Paris to Milan. Her pandemic-born studio proves design can be both playful and purposeful.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
6 Design Tricks That Make 200 Sq Ft Feel Like 400
SolutionsMay 5

6 Design Tricks That Make 200 Sq Ft Feel Like 400

Living in 200 square feet doesn't mean feeling cramped. These smart design strategies help tiny apartments feel twice as spacious without knocking down a single wall.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
Nigerian Designer Helps 15+ Startups Build Better Apps
SolutionsJul 5

Nigerian Designer Helps 15+ Startups Build Better Apps

A Nigerian product designer is transforming how startups create digital products that people actually enjoy using. Babatunde Yusuf has helped design over 15 mobile and web applications across five countries since 2021.

Google News - Startup Success2 min read
Qatari Designers Make North American Debut in Toronto
InnovationJun 8

Qatari Designers Make North American Debut in Toronto

Three emerging designers from Qatar's creative hub stepped onto the runway in Toronto for the first time, bringing stories of multicultural identity and innovation to one of Canada's top fashion platforms. The showcase strengthened cultural ties between Qatar and Canada while challenging perceptions about Middle Eastern design. #

Euronews3 min read

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