Penguin reveals 2022 Cover Design Award winners
This year’s competition invited designers in training to revamp the cover of three well-known books across adult fiction, adult non-fiction and children’s literature.
Hingston Studio designs “kinetic” identity for dance company Rambert
The new branding centres upon a dynamic R logo, which intends to evoke the “gestural quality of a dancer in motion”.
Design Week Awards winners’ showcase 2022
Check out all the stories behind this year’s winning, highly commended and shortlisted work.
Meet the graduates: Kingston University’s Constantina Elia
As part of our coverage of 2022’s graduate season, we’re talking with a selection of graduates from around the UK about their work, practice and future plans.
Big Issue Group rebrands with a “progressive” identity from JKR
The UK-based social organisation has a new name, five-year strategy plan and “dynamic, moving identity” system.
Glastonbury’s Shangri-La designed to show that “people power is possible”
Using VR technology and found materials, this year’s Shangri-La hopes to highlight the power of community, explains creative director Kaye Dunnings.
Asian carp rebranded as Copi to tackle US environmental crisis
On behalf of the US government, Span studio has created the new branding for the invasive fish species.
Thisaway and Matter collaborate on the United Rugby Championship’s new trophy
Thisaway has built on its branding for the rugby competition, incorporating the U-shaped logo into the trophy design.
Royal Mail’s new stamp collection celebrates the 50th anniversary of UK Pride
Alongside an animated video, the stamps aim to incorporate “vivid” colour and “lo-fi-style” typography.
FCB Lisbon and Penguin Books scoop top design prize at Cannes
As Cannes Lions 2022 comes to a close, we look at the winners of the top design prizes, including the first ever win for a Portuguese studio.
Seaweed farm and wearable furniture showcased at Design Researchers in Residence
This year the designers in residence at the Design Museum were tasked with tackling climate change through their research-based projects.
Meet the graduates: Birmingham City University’s James Lunn
As part of our coverage of 2022’s graduate season, we’re talking with a selection of graduates from around the UK about their work, practice and future plans.
Studio Drama gives Glamour Brasil a poetic redesign
The new look for the women’s fashion magazine is rooted in Brazil’s literary tradition and features a “timeless” new typeface.
Norwich City’s rebrand pays homage to the region’s history of weaving
A refreshed colour palette and a new bespoke typeface reflects the studio’s aim to merge past and present.
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Goolf matchmaking service for golfers given new look by Wildish & Co
The new branding includes a varied colour palette, “flexible” typeface, and “friendly” illustrations.
Dn&co creates exhibition to explore “defensive design”
It is set to run at The London Festival of Architecture and aims to offer an impartial representation of hostile architecture.
Fastest growing design economies in North England and Wales Design Council reveals
New analysis about the UK’s design economy highlights northern regions and Wales as key regions for growth.
Design Week Awards 2022 – the shortlist in full
We’re excited to announce the full Awards shortlist below. Keep an eye out for our Winners Showcase, which will be revealed later this month on the site.
GM is developing anti-motion sickness tech for autonomous vehicles
Conceived by GM’s subsidiary Cruise, the sensors would use graphics and haptic feedback to prevent in-car nausea.
Mucho’s identity for a fishing group hopes to hook a wider audience
The new branding centres on a bespoke typeface, which makes reference to both fishing and the company founder’s height.
Moves & changes – design industry news
Check out all the latest news from across the design industry.
The Mean Tomato puts a spin on classic New York pizzeria branding
The food brand’s new identity features a mischievous and unconventional tomato mascot.
Design inspiration: our favourite projects from May
Minigolf, Mogwai, and magazines dedicated to letters are some of the past month’s design stand-outs.
The rebrand of electric raceboat series E1 hopes to resist sustainability clichés
Mother Design is behind the new look, which includes a marine flora and fauna-inspired colour palette.
Tropic Skincare’s new typeface is designed for dyslexic readers
Lewis Moberly has created a typeface for the vegan band which targets neurodiverse consumers.
GSK’s rebrand is inspired by the human immune system
The new branding, from Wolff Olins, hopes to reflect the healthcare company’s biopharma ambitions following a demerger earlier this year.
Special Projects designs Aura app to help guide people through IVF
Through tailored content and a simple colour palette, the Aura app aims to be considerate of its users’ journey through IVF.
This manual washing machine is designed to help refugees clean their clothes
Nav Sawhney’s design aims to provide a low-cost, lightweight option for keeping up with domestic chores.
The 2022 Design Week graduate show guide
This year many graduate shows are returning as hybrid events, offering digital and in-person showcases – here is our guide to what’s on offer.
DutchScot puts contemporary spin on Rwandan art for African start-up Oku
An adaptable logo takes centre stage in Oku’s visual identity from the London-based studio.