Airbnb launches new typeface to be more “accessible”
The short-term rental brand has launched Airbnb Cereal, a new typeface set in six weights that looks to increase “readability” across its website and app, and print materials.
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Brush Monster uses AR game to make brushing teeth “fun and engaging”
The new kit has been designed by Samsung’s in-house creative lab Kitten Planet, and includes an app and smart toothbrush that looks to encourage kids through play.
Glamour’s creative director on redesigning the magazine for a “new era” of women
Glamour was founded in 1939 as a high-end, glossy magazine focused on the lives of celebrities. Still in print today and having just rolled out a new look, we speak
Cosmetics brand Good Science Beauty takes on “science meets style” aesthetic
Studio Almighty has given the new skincare range a visual identity that is inspired by the periodic table of chemical elements, used alongside a pastel colour palette and “humanising” photography.
Private Eye to Gal-dem: Somerset House explores “progressive” print magazines
Print! Tearing It Up is a new exhibition opening in June that will delve into the art of the independent magazine, looking at print publications from the last 100 years.
Designers should do more to teach graduates about the “real world”, report shows
Research from studio Michon suggests that design students lack practical skills, and makes suggestions on how businesses can better equip them for working life.
Corita Kent: the nun graphic designer who created “radical” protest art
A new exhibition at the Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft celebrates the life and work of American nun-turned-artist Corita Kent, who challenged the Catholic church with bold graphics and
Secret 7” sale returns with Morag Myerscough, Yinka Ilori and Jean Jullien
The annual exhibition sees anonymous designers, artists and illustrators create record sleeve artworks that are then sold for £50 each for a chosen charity, which will be Mind this year.
Tom Hingston exhibition showcases Nick Cave, Grace Jones and Chemical Brothers album art
Graphic designer Tom Hingston has partnered with Paul Smith on a new retrospective show of record sleeve art, along with a new clothing collaboration.
Illustrated Virago Modern Classics collection celebrates female authors
Publisher Virago is known for championing women writers – to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its modern classics collection, it has released 13 books intricately illustrated by Yehrin Tong.
Branding a podcast that wants to have “open conversations” about sex
Supple Studio has designed the visual identity for a new podcast series aimed at young adults, which will discuss all things sex, from HIV to addiction.
A campaign for Goldsmiths university to show its “diversity”
Baxter and Bailey has designed a recruitment campaign for the London university in a bid to show that it offers more than art and design courses.
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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.
