Ikea launches build-your-own party electronics
Designed in collaboration with Stockholm-based studio Teenage Engineering, the collection aims to “democratise light and sound at home” with affordable modular pieces.
The virtual reality platform changing how we experience art
When the world’s biggest artists have a vision for virtual reality, London-based Acute Art provides the platform to make it possible.
5 talks to see at Design Indaba
Cape Town-based design conference and festival Design Indaba returns next month promising a special edition to celebrate 25 years.
Pentagram has designed a screen-free audio platform which puts kids in control
The Yoto Player — a connected speaker with a light-up smiley face — can play stories, music, radio and podcasts for children.
NHS Lanarkshire developing Scotland’s first digital hospital
As part of a relocation scheme, University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie will be given a state-of-the-art update “designed to ensure that the huge advances in digital technology are centralised”.
PriestmanGoode creates branding and interiors for co-living colossus
The London design studio has worked with Olive, whose co-living spaces will provide 20,000 beds in three Indian cities.
“A tribute to pure expression”: a Polish design guide
As part of our series spotlighting design in different countries, we look at Poland’s rich history of industrial design and how the country is embracing its idiosyncratic influences.
Unionising game and tech workers: should the UK follow the US’ lead?
US-based game developers and tech workers have joined one of the country’s biggest trade unions, but what kind of working culture led to this moment, and how does the situation
Daniel Weil: “Designers are the ones who show change”
The Pentagram partner and product designer talks about and his first children’s book, the power of chess and how he designs in the present.
New handbook explores how creative industry can embrace neurodiversity
The book has been designed by Manchester-based creative consultancy Music and brings together knowledge to show “there is no standard brain”.
Siri, Alexa and unconscious bias: the case for designing fairer AI assistants
Voice-assistants are becoming a part of our everyday lives, but they don’t understand everyone’s voices equally. We explore how the industry is addressing that inequality.
How to build a streetwear brand and influence people
It’s one of the biggest fashion trends of the last 30 years, but despite sharper styling and direction than ever, brand leaders tell Design Week the key to authentic streetwear
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Ushering in the lo-TEK age: designers can learn from indigenous practice
In her new book, designer and academic Julia Watson explores how designers can look to the sustainable practices of indigenous peoples and apply them at scale in cities.
Southend Borough Council unveils designs for new pier trains
The four different cab designs and three different colour options will now be discussed by residents, with the eventual favourite going into construction in mid-2020.
DixonBaxi develops “intuitive” Premier League experience for Amazon
The partnership between the shopping giant’s streaming service and the world’s most-watched sports championship saw the first match streamed last year.
Rebranding a children’s football charity with “vibrancy and punch”
Alphabet has updated the identity of Football Beyond Borders with the aim of engaging the charity’s younger demographic.
