The latest design books to look out for
From the magic world of mushrooms, to design heavyweights and more, these are the design books we think you should read this autumn and winter.
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Penguin redraws Peter Rabbit amid brand refresh to “futureproof” him
The new look “places Peter front and centre” according to the publishing house, and has been designed by studio CreateFuture.
In-house teams: TfL on why “the whole city is really a canvas”
We speak with Transport for London designers about how they are using the organisation’s rich design history to help people navigate the city in new ways.
A first look at the V&A’s installations for London Design Festival 2021
After a year off because of the pandemic, the museum is back with a slate of projects and installations for 2021 covering everything from climate change to AI.
This Templo project for the UN shows the interconnected nature of world disasters
The London-based studio has developed an identity for the Interconnected Disaster Risks 2020/2021 report using composite graphics.
Nadine Dorries named new culture secretary
The MP for Mid Bedfordshire replaces Oliver Dowden, who has been removed from the role following a substantial cabinet reshuffle by Boris Johnson.
London Design Festival 2021 – talks guide
From the circular economy to human centred design, these are the talks that are not to be missed at this year’s festival.
Studio Output gives CALM “irreverent, bullish and empathetic” brand refresh
The updated look includes new typography and colour palettes and seeks to ensure the brand can comfortably exist both online and off.
Parliamentary committee calls for creative industries “freelance commissioner”
A recommendation to improve equity is one of several set out in a new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Creative Diversity.
Blacksheep designs Glenlivet visitor centre inspired by Scottish wilderness
The studio has developed both the interior and experience design for the space, including a “sweeping indoor field of barley” for guests to walk through.
Interabang delivers Batman stamp collection for Royal Mail
The 12-stamp collection features the heroes and villains of the popular comic book series, and a supplementary mini sheet depicts the Justice League.
Things to see and do at London Design Festival 2021
With a promise to help people “rediscover the whole city”, Design Week picks out the not-to-be-missed features of this year’s London Design Festival.
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Space10 and Ikea’s Everyday Experiments “take us beyond the home without leaving it”
Among the projects is a spatial audio technique that turns your living room into St Paul’s Cathedral and an AR app that fills your interiors with flowers.
London Design Festival 2021 – exhibitions and trade shows guide
From upcycled cabinets to a spotlight on Baltic design, we run down the can’t-miss exhibitions and trade shows at this year’s London Design Festival.
“A creative polymath”: Isamu Noguchi’s life explored in new Barbican exhibition
As the Barbican prepares to show the first retrospective of the Japanese-American designer and sculptor in 20 years, we explore his life, inspirations and work.
ClubZero’s closed loop design system wages war on single use plastic
The new look ClubZero hopes to offer an alternative to single-use plastics with a simple design system, which encourages consumers to borrow reusable cups and bowls.
