The Outside Directory launches to showcase designers beyond London
A new online directory of almost 1,000 creatives, created by Craig Oldham, hopes to highlight creative talent outside of England’s capital.
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These wearable design concepts realise what a metaverse might look like
The future may be out of this world but it could look a lot like the present, according to a set of concepts reflecting on the future of wearables.
Royal Mail 2021 Christmas stamps tell a “contemporary” Nativity story
Supple Studio has worked with Argentinian artist Jorge Cocco to craft the festive collection, which illustrates the story of the Nativity.
Design inspiration: our favourite projects from October
From a Lego launderette to a climate exhibition that explores racial injustice, these are some of our favourite projects from the past month.
These 200 infographics aim to provide an answer for everything
A new Delayed Gratification book presents 200 infographics which hopes to explain the world – from working out the best Bond to the international cost of cocaine.
Facebook rebrands as Meta to usher in “new chapter”
Amid heightened public scrutiny, Facebook has introduced Meta to house its apps and hint at the future of the much-discussed metaverse.
This wildlife group rebrand aims to put animals and people on an equal footing
Design studio Anak has redesigned the identity of Mandai Wildlife Group, which runs Singapore Zoo, with a view to engaging people with biodiversity.
Moves & changes – design industry news
Moves, changes and appointments happening across the design industry
Designers reveal the secrets of successful brand mascots
From Colonel Sanders to Coco the Monkey, mascots can be some of the most resonant parts of brands. But how do you create a good one and keep it current?
This wearable ECG vest is designed to improve heart monitoring
Design Partners has unveiled a wearable heart monitor vest, which aims to provide a more comfortable experience and deliver more accurate data.
BBC reveals new logos in modernisation push
The new “simplified” designs have been influenced by audience research showing that the BBC’s previous look was “old fashioned”.
Explore our pick of pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai
As Expo 2020 opens in the Middle East, we run down some of our favourite pavilions – featuring DIY spaceships and the world’s largest passenger lift.
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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.
