The latest edition of Dezeen's weekly newsletter, Dezeen Agenda, has released a comprehensive analysis highlighting 12 critical issues currently confronting the architecture profession. The newsletter, published on November 20, 2025, features insights from architecture critic Edwin Heathcote as part of Dezeen's ongoing Performance Review series.
Heathcote's analysis identifies a dozen key challenges that are shaping the current state of architectural practice. While the specific details of these issues weren't fully elaborated in the announcement, the feature represents a significant examination of the profession's current struggles and future direction. The Performance Review series aims to provide critical assessment of various aspects within the design and architecture industries.
This week's newsletter also included an exclusive interview with Joe Gebbia, who has been appointed as America's first chief design officer. Gebbia made a notable statement declaring that "Design is in the White House," signaling a new emphasis on design thinking at the federal level. His appointment represents a historic moment for the design community, marking the first time such a position has been established in the U.S. government.
Additional features in the newsletter showcased innovative design developments, including coverage of the world's first "auto-focus glasses" and an inflatable bike helmet created by Ventete, a London-based design brand. These items demonstrate the newsletter's commitment to covering cutting-edge developments across various design disciplines beyond architecture.
Dezeen Agenda serves as a curated weekly newsletter distributed every Thursday, containing the most significant news highlights from the design world. The publication is part of Dezeen's comprehensive newsletter ecosystem, which includes several specialized editions targeting different aspects of design and architecture news. Subscribers can access various newsletter options including Dezeen Debate, which features reader comments and debated stories, Dezeen Daily for comprehensive daily coverage, and Dezeen In Depth for monthly feature articles and in-depth analysis.
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