SomeOne clears up credit ratings with new brand
Consultancy SomeOne has created the visual identity and brand for new free credit rating service ClearScore, using a “simple” design to demonstrate clarity and transparency.
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“A lot of designers present their work as if it’s a sort of magic, a mysterious alchemy”
We talk to Ethan Imboden, head of venture design at frog and founder of designer sex toy company Jimmyjane, about designing for people, why creativity needs to be demystified and
From Converse to Vespa to Pringles – which icons need a redesign?
Last week, the Converse All Star shoe underwent a redesign. We ask designers which iconic product or brand they would play with if they had the chance.
“Mobile-first” YouTube unveils new app design
YouTube has redesigned its mobile app, with the aim of easier viewing and the addition of video editing.
Death of the creative director? M&C Saatchi creates adverts that write themselves…
Consultancy M&C Saatchi has created an advertising poster campaign based on “Darwinian theory”, where posters evolve by examining the design features passers-by most like looking at.
London gallery curated by Damien Hirst set to open in October
Newport Street Gallery, showcasing Damien Hirst’s personal art collection, will open this autumn. Hirst’s in-house team will design the exhibition interiors, having already created the branding.
Tesco store launches “dementia-friendly” checkout design
The Tesco Chester Superstore branch has worked with a dementia focus group to create a checkout which aims to provide clarity and ease of use for those living with dementia.
“Everything is on a massive slope” – Josie da Bank on the reality of festival design
We speak to Bestival’s creative director Josie da Bank about her events consultancy venture House of Bestival, and the importance of keeping festival design fresh and changeable.
From Woolworth’s rebrand to naked Nike shoot – the design projects that got scrapped
Last week, the Japanese government decided to scrap its design for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic stadium and start over. We ask designers about their favourite and most painstaking
How Sheffield Children’s Hospital is using illustration as a doctor’s tool
The hospital, in collaboration with arts programme Artfelt and illustrator Nick Deakin, has incorporated artwork around its eye department which can be used as a tool for doctors to examine eyes.
£12m charity-funded Science Gallery London set to open in 2017
Science Gallery London, the new exhibition space being set up by university King’s College London, looks to engage young members of the community in science and art.
Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens blossoms with new brand identity
Pentagram partner Harry Pearce has created a new visual identity for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, making the logo the centre of attention.
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Design Week quiz: a look back through the ages
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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.
