The Scottish government has launched an app to find free period products
PickupMyPeriod has been designed by Edinburgh-based studio Pogo and allows users to find one of 700 locations where free products can be found.
Rediscovering the life and work of Florine Stettheimer
Ahead of the release of her new book, Barbara Bloemink discusses why the 20th century artist and designer deserves to be reappraised for her talent.
Methane-catching cow collar and burial reef among Terra Carta finalists
The finalists for Prince Charles and Jony Ive’s climate initiative take on microplastics and the funeral industry’s sustainability problem.
Designers are bringing retail innovation and interaction to new flagship spaces
With a thoughtful blend of interiors and interactive design, brands are attempting to tell new stories in retail environments.
M&M’s unveils identity redesign for an “inclusive” future
The updated identity for M&M’s, centring on the logo’s ampersand, also features the brand’s first custom typeface.
Design, Climate, Action: how to help clients set sustainable briefs
For many clients, working sustainably can be a red flag signalling an outlay of time and money – here is how designers can challenge these beliefs.
In-house teams: How Brompton is folding new innovation into bike design
Brompton chief design and engineering officer Will Carleysmith reveals the changes taking place at the British bike brand as it looks to an international future.
Australian Open debuts sound design intervention for blind tennis fans
Action Audio by AKQA uses real-time ball monitoring technology and spatial sound design to give low-sight audiences insight into what is happening on the court.
EIGA puts some heart into esports team Mouz’s rebrand
A new look and name change for the German esports organisation seeks to embrace the future.
Collins rebrands OpenWeb to “de-troll” digital discourse
The identity of the online platform used by publishers around the world is inspired by 19th century typography and eschews tech company cues.
Healthcare start-up Galileo’s identity based on expertise not “friendly clichés”
New York studio Athletics has redesigned Galileo and its accompanying app, with illustrative elements and humanist influences.
Visa unveils new brand identity system following logo reveal
International design studio Mucho is behind the work, which aims to ready the company for a cashless future.
Design in 2022 – what will exhibition design look like?
As part of our series on design in 2022, Nissen Richards director Pippa Nissen offers her view on what might happen in exhibition design over the next year.
Paul Priestman to leave PriestmanGoode
The designer established the studio in 1989 with business partner Nigel Goode, who succeeds him as chairman.
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Design in 2022 – what will retail design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2022, CADA Design associate design director Mark Durrant, offers his view on what might happen in retail over the next year.
The UK’s Intellectual Property Office wants your thoughts on design protections
Designers are being asked to fill out a survey and share their views on how designs are protected in the UK.
What will branding look like in 2022?
As part of our series of design in 2022, B&B studio design director Jennie Potts, offers her view on what might happen in branding over the next year.
Microsoft and A_DA rebuild Ancient Olympia for new AR experience
The experience, which recreates the famed Statue of Zeus, is part of Microsoft’s AI for Cultural Heritage initiative.
Design in 2022 – what will hospitality interiors look like?
As part of our series of design in 2022, Run for the Hills co-founder Anna Burles offers her view on what might happen in hospitality interiors over the next year.
Morrama designs connected fitness kit for immersive boxing platform Quell
The London-based product design studio has created a bespoke workout kit for an immersive fitness boxing game.
Upcoming and recently published design books to look out for
The new year brings with it updated publishing catalogues – here are some books to look out for, covering topics like mid-century design and end-of-the-world government communications.
Design in 2022 – what will interactive design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2022, Tommy Taylor, Alphabetical creative partner, offers his view on what might happen in interactive design over the next year.
CES 2022 trends: entering the metaverse and colour-changing cars
Omicron resulted in a streamlined edition of the leading technology conference, though colour-changing cars and virtual technology still caught our attention.
What to expect from the Big Design Challenge
The new Sky Arts series, which has been developed alongside the V&A and Lexus, aims to “introduce and deconstruct” design for a wide TV audience.
Design in 2022 – what will packaging design look like?
As part of our series looking at design in 2022, Studio Minerva managing and creative directors Coral Harker and Daniela Nunzi Mihranian look at what will happen in packaging design
Senior designers enjoy salary increase while juniors struggle in 2021
Recruitment data shows some signs of recovery as senior salaries increase, though problems remain at a junior level.
Design in 2022 – what will furniture design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2022, Luke Pearson, Pearson Lloyd co-founder, offers his view on what might happen in furniture design over the next year.
How Baxter & Bailey developed a “David and Goliath” identity for Lewes FC
The design studio has been working with the East Sussex club over the past year in a bid to covey its equality-first approach through design.
Design in 2022 – what will product design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2022, Weiwei He, China director at Tangerine, offers her take on what might happen in product design over the next year.
Saga rebrands to focus on “experience rather than age”
Design studio SomeOne has crafted a new identity for the brand, which aims to “embrace a positive view of life over 50”.