Signal file: what London Tech Week revealed about the politics of progress
From human-trained AI to UK-led governance, this special edition captures the key narratives shaping a more ethical, inclusive and sovereign approach to tech innovation
Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about designing work that lasts
From onboarding and office architecture to AI’s emotional toll, this week’s signals highlight the systems, spaces and strategies shaping sustainable performance
Why does the future of AI and robotics look so human?
Beyond function, form is becoming critical in the latest tech advancements – reshaping how machines navigate, communicate and integrate as never before into modern workplaces
Workplaces as centres for life: where work meets community
As communities rethink place in response to the global polycrisis, could the workplace evolve into a regenerative anchor for cultural, ecological and economic renewal?
Design directives from Clerkenwell Design Week 2025
From designing for the extremes of ageing and neurodiversity to building climate resilience, Clerkenwell Design Week showcased how designing for the edges makes spaces better for all
Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about what work feels like
From virtual rituals and leadership disconnect to the emotional city mapping, this week’s stories explore the growing need for work that feels more human
Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about evolving roles, reputations and resources
This week’s signals trace a shift in how we define value at work – from the perception of AI users to the convergence of HR and tech, and the circularity baked into design
Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about the system of work
From brain-computer interfaces to shorter working hours, this week’s stories explore how different work structures can better fit the people, contexts and tools of tomorrow
