As I reflect on the trending topics shaping the design industry — from the rise of AI-driven creativity to the growing emphasis on accessibility, sustainability, and ethical design — I see a clear opportunity for us to create products that are not just innovative, but genuinely meaningful. By combining human empathy with data-driven insight, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and staying curious about emerging tools and user behaviors, we can design experiences that truly resonate. The goal isn’t just to follow trends, but to shape them — by focusing on what adds real value to people’s lives.