David Pearson revisits Penguin’s Great Ideas book series with 20 new covers
Some 25 years on from its first launch, the series dedicated to great thinkers and philosophers is being updated with 20 more titles.
Resources magazine has been redesigned to make the environment "accessible"
The visual refresh hopes to make the data-heavy environmental and energy resources magazine stand out from its competitors.
Paul Drake: "There is hope for young designers in all this uncertainty"
D&AD foundations director Paul Drake advises design graduates and those studying to make the most of the current spirit of “generosity” in the industry.
"Futuristic" and sustainable: 2020/21 Premier League clubs' kits revealed
Highlighted shirts for the upcoming season feature graphics inspired by the teams’ cities as well as more sustainable manufacturing techniques.
NASA's Mars 2020 identity celebrates the “legacy of space travel”
The Mars Rover was launched at the end of July in the hope of confirming whether there has been past life on the red planet.
How to adapt: top tips from design studios for lockdown and beyond
Ragged Edge, DixonBaxi and Altogether discuss the highs and lows of designing in lockdown, what has worked — and what hasn’t.
In-house teams: Penguin Creative on building "design legacy" into its future
As part of our series looking at in-house design teams, we speak to Penguin Creative creative director Tim Lane about keeping the publisher looking and feeling relevant.
From branding to Bake Off: inside the delicious world of food illustration
We ask three food illustrators working in editorial, branding and television about their inspirations, styles and the recipe for good work.
Penguin reveals shortlist of Student Design Award 2020
A total of 30 book cover designs for The Night Manager, A Short History of Nearly Everything and Goodnight Mister Tom have been unveiled.
Royal Mail’s Sherlock Holmes stamps contain “secret messages”
To celebrate ten years since the blockbuster BBC adaptation of the fictional detective, Royal Mail has released a range of Sherlock-themed stamps.
Northern Ireland’s contact tracing app lets people “take control”
Big Motive has launched the country’s app in the hope of slowing the spread of coronavirus, incorporating “nudges” and a community focus.
Design Week’s favourite projects from graduate season so far – part two
Graduate season is in full swing now, so we’ve rounded up our favourite projects from the most recently opened online showcases.
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Uniform designs Mitre football for 2020-21 English Football League season
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