Max Fraser outlines ten key issues plaguing the design industry, including overproduction, a broken royalty system, and lack of diversity. He argues that these problems hinder innovation and sustainability, while also creating a market dominated by luxury goods. The article calls for a reevaluation of how design operates today.

Apple’s iPhone Fold has moved to the engineering validation stage after successfully eliminating the visible crease seen in other folding phones. The display is supplied by Samsung, but Apple designed key components to prevent permanent creasing. The device may launch next year, priced around $2,400.