The W.E.B. Du Bois infographics which challenged racism in 1900
House of Illustration’s exhibition W.E.B. Du Bois: Charting Black Lives includes all 63 of the celebrated essayist’s little-known graphic work.
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Microsoft Edge has a new logo
Microsoft has unveiled the latest logo design for its internet browser platform, which is still in beta mode.
Nuffield Health’s new visual system aims to create a “connected health journey”
The not-for-profit — the country’s biggest healthcare charity — also researches and advises on national medical issues.
Design inspiration: the best projects from October
From a law firm rebrand based on “murmurations” to an inventive use of drowned bicycles, these are some of our favourite projects from the last month.
Designers on representation in branding and packaging: “Inclusivity is not a quick fix”
Always has removed the Venus symbol from its sanitary products in a bid to be more inclusive to transgender customers. While this has been welcomed by the trans community and
YO! repositions to focus on the “wonders of Japanese cuisine”
The Japanese restaurant chain has refreshed its brand identity and rolled out new retail experiences in a bid to “remain relevant”.
UK fish and chips restaurant 3D-scanned and printed in China
A replica of Scotts, which has been visited by David Cameron and Chinese President Xi Jinping, has opened in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
“It’s like being inside a drawing”: improving exhibition accessibility
“All humans are different, so being conscientious of visitors’ needs helps us to pre-empt our designs,” Pentagram’s Marina Willer says of exhibition design. “Being aware of what can restrict people
Nature magazine redesigns for the digital age
For its 150th birthday, the scientific journal hits refresh by rolling out a new custom typeface, logo and style guidelines across its print and digital platforms.
Design Museum reports a £1.2 million “operating deficit”
The museum has launched a new strategy in response, including an exhibition programme with broader appeal, in the hopes of “developing new audiences for design”.
How did arcade games impact typography?
A new book, from Monotype designer Toshi Omagari, celebrates the underappreciated world of arcade game typography.
Paris 2024 Olympic logo revealed
The logo, a combination of the country’s heritage, will be shared by the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time.
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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.
