Jamaican bobsleigh and skeleton teams rebrand for Winter Olympics
We Launch has redesigned the branding to “change the stigma” associated with the sports, which have now been brought together under one organisation.
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DesignStudio rebrands Typeform to help it “grow up”
The data start-up’s new identity is inspired by the art of Picasso and Miró, comprising a series of adaptable shapes.
How the t-shirt went from a wardrobe staple to a tool for change
A new exhibition at the Fashion & Textile Museum examines the garment in the context of its role as the “perfect blank canvas” to express opinions on everything from LGBT
The shaving brand for “womankind” ditching the pink tax
Billie is a new, US-based shaving company that aims to break gender stereotypes by shedding any condescending messages and “girly” colour palettes.
Moves & changes – industry news
A round-up of moves, changes and appointments in the design world.
5 talks to catch at Design Indaba 2018
South Africa’s annual design conference returns to Cape Town this month. Here are some of the most interesting speakers to check out during the event, including stage designer Es Devlin
The most influential female designers of the last century
On the centenary of women’s suffrage in the UK, we look at the female designers who have made an impact on everything from graphics to textiles over the past 100
HS2 appoints designers for major station projects
WSP will lead the development of new stations Birmingham Curzon Street and Old Oak Common, while Ove Arup & Partners will head up the expansion of Euston and the development
Ikea and Tom Dixon collaborate on modular furniture collection
Delaktig is an aluminium single bed that also functions as a chaise longue or sofa, and features a number of customisable add-ons such as tables and lamps.
V&A reimagines “golden age of travel” with Ocean Liners exhibition
We speak to exhibition designers Casson Mann about the challenge of expressing the scale of 20th century passenger ships in a small gallery space, and how the glamour of ocean
Pentagram rebrands Mills & Boon to “reach new romance readers”
The new identity has been designed by a team led by Pentagram partner Angus Hyland, and puts more emphasis on the publisher’s founders.
5 design things to look out for in February 2018
This month, you can visit South African festival Design Indaba, and explore the lesser-known history of upholstery at a new exhibition.
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Design Week quiz: a look back through the ages
Have you been paying attention for the last four decades? Only one way to find out.
Design Week 1986-2023
Design Week closes, having championed design excellence for the past 38 years.
What will retail and experience design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, WeWantMore creative director Ruud Belmans offers his view on what retail and experience design might look like next year.
What will exhibition design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, Studio Arc director Lyndsey Bowditch offers her view on what exhibition design might look like next year.
