Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in October
This month, it’s time to rethink robots at V&A Dundee, read about the best way to design schools and a men’s magazine launches.
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Design inspiration: the best projects from September
From a women’s charity rebrand to a banana-based visual identity for a food market, these are some of our favourite projects from the last month.
Behind the scenes of the second series of Netflix show Abstract: The Art of Design
We speak to co-creator and executive producer Dave O’Connor about the second series of the design show, which showcases the work from artist and designer Olafur Eliasson to bio-architect Neri
Remembering Glenn Tutssel: “I am in the business of the big idea beautifully crafted”
We look back at the life and work of the designer Glenn Tutssel, who has died aged 68, following a 50-year career in the design industry, marked by iconic packaging
Skyscanner overhauls service and rebrands as part of expanded offer
The online flight comparison site has redesigned its app and unveiled a new visual identity in a bid to “simplify travel as much as possible”.
How a climate crisis graphic became a meme
Ed Hawkins’ data visualisation, Warming Stripes, has appeared everywhere from The Guardian’s front page to meteorologists’ ties.
How to become a: show designer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design agencies, we speak to show designer Amber Rimell about bringing south London to Stormzy’s Glastonbury, creating tour visuals for Rita
“It is a deep crisis, one which we are still in”: VW’s re-design aims for a brighter future
The company’s director of design, Klaus Bischoff, talks electric cars, competition culture and designing your way out of a crisis.
Climate change poster database aims to increase protest engagement
The database aims to be the world’s biggest resource of climate crisis posters.
AC Milan “lifestyle” rebrand looks to increase fan base
The visual identity combines the club’s “illustrious heritage” and “future glory” with an eye to digital platforms and more casual fans.
How to become a: visual effects designer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to David Sheldon-Hicks, co-founder of Territory, about storytelling through visual effects, moving into real life car design
Paula Scher and Extinction Rebellion named for Design Manchester 2019
The week-long festival will also host speakers including interaction design expert Daljit Singh and representatives from Heatherwick Studio.
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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.
