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In-house teams: how Nothing is hoping to build an ecosystem to rival Apple
Nothing’s design director Adam Bates discusses the company’s ambitions and how global design teams delivered its latest Phone (1) product.
“It’s put us on the map”: why design studios are becoming B Corps
We speak to designers about all things B Corp – from the challenging application process to how the certification has changed studio work.
Design contributes £97.4bn to the UK economy Design Council reveals
New findings from the Design Economy report highlight the importance of digital design and a continuing lack of diversity within the industry.
Peter Saville refines Aston Martin’s winged logo in “edgier” brand update
For its first major update in almost 20 years, the marque’s creative team collaborated with the British graphic designer.
Peepl invites 100 early users to reinterpret its logo
Uncommon CX has collaborated with the blockchain-based payment app on a brand launch, which will feature a daily changing logo.
How designers are helping gardening brands grow new audiences
As gardening booms in popularity with a new generation, design studios are tapping into interior trends and heritage to reach new enthusiasts.
PriestmanGoode reveals circular design furniture project Knot Waste
The system aims to repurpose waste material and provide simple instructions for an easy build.
Design inspiration: our favourite projects from June
From a series of hip-hop stamps to recycled mezcal packaging, take a look at recent highlights from the world of design.
Morrama designs the “world’s first” ultrasonic shisha pipe
Nesta U-Shisha has been positioned as a safer alternative to traditional pipes, potentially cutting down cancer risks and carbon emissions.
London Design Festival 2022: installations and design districts revealed
The capital’s most prominent design festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
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”.
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Sound design and ‘planting design’ honoured among new RDI recipients
The prestigious Royal Designers for Industry accolades announced as its head calls for designers to “accept the blame” for climate crisis
Pentagram’s Reddit refresh aims to unite cohesion and “creative spirit”
Pentagram New York has refreshed the brand identity for Reddit, aiming to make its Snoo mascot “as iconic as Super Mario”.
Things to do in December: our pick of the best design events this month
An exhibition celebrating influential female fashion designers and an event on digital design from an Asian perspective feature in Design Week’s December highlights.
National Museum of Ireland launches four-year tender with £876,000 fee
The first project for the chosen studio will be an exhibition on early medieval insular manuscripts and medieval Ireland with a budget of £1.1 million.
