Designing confidence in public spaces: how cities will change post-lockdown
Plastic barriers and caution tape are not permanent solutions for a world post-coronavirus, here’s how designers envisage a future where social distancing is here to stay.
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Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in July
The country might be easing its way out of lockdown, but many of the design events for the month ahead are still taking place in the virtual world, here are
Pride 2020: the role of design in the LGBTQ community
This year’s Pride Month was markedly different to previous celebrations – here’s how design was used to bring together a socially distant international community.
£200m government fund aims to revive innovative projects threatened by coronavirus
The Sustainable Innovation fund will help keep “cutting-edge projects and ideas alive” as we exit the pandemic, according to the government.
Nike debuts new aerodynamic tech in “game-changing” football for new season
The Nike Flight ball is the result of an eight-year investigation from the Nike Equipment Innovation Lab, and the final of 68 iterations.
This product wants to get you growing and eating insects in your kitchen
In a bid to reduce the environmental impact of our diets, without missing out on essential protein, BeoBia has designed an at-home mealworm farm.
Egg yolk, pancake batter, tomato and Marmite: behind The Breakfast Club’s rebrand
New York design studio ThoughtMatter is behind the updated look, with creative director Ben Greengrass having devised the original identity back in 2005.
Five projects that represent a “new generation of socially conscious designers”
The Royal Society of Arts has unveiled the winners of its 96th annual Student Design Awards – here are the projects that caught our eye.
Design Week’s favourite projects from graduate season so far
The Class of 2020 has had an unprecedented end to their university careers but the work from this year’s grad shows impresses all the same – here’s our favourites so
Urinals for women: Is it time to rethink public toilets?
The coronavirus crisis-induced lockdown has revealed the distinct lack of public toilet facilities for women. Could urinals be a solution?
Tommy Jeans given digitally-led new brand focused on “modern Americana”
The new look has been led by Design Studio, and includes a revised colour palette, new graphic devices, an updated tone of voice and motion principles.
V&A to hold virtual celebration to commemorate 50 years of Glastonbury
The week-long celebration will see the museum dive into its official Glastonbury archive to highlight 50 years’ worth of festival fashion, sounds, stages and memories.
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Iceland's football team rebrands with folklore-inspired identity
Icelandic football has enjoyed a resurgence over the past few years, and now it’s been accompanied by a rebrand inspired by the country’s heritage.
America’s 250th birthday brand seeks to unite a "divided" country
Brand consultancy Landor says it approached this wide-ranging brand identity with careful consideration about the current state of the country.
Design inspiration: the best projects from June
Some of our favourite projects from the month include Anthony Burrill’s Covent Garden takeover and designers’ support of Black Lives Matter.
Design Council and Network Rail team up to design train station of the future
“Cross-modal” transport, more inclusive design and identities that celebrate local heritage: what will the train station of the future look like?
