Design inspiration: our favourite projects from July
From a playful zine, to a “tribal” title sequence and “tongue-in-cheek” wine brand, these are the design projects that caught our eye in July.
Climate crisis campaign Zero Hour!’s identity designed for cross-party appeal
London studio Among Equals has crafted the campaign, which takes inspiration from 1940s propaganda and reframes Churchillian language.
Ikea and Deliveroo design leaders call out “old fashioned” portfolios
In-house design experts question the utility of portfolios when applying for jobs, instead preferring a more narrative approach with case studies where possible.
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in August
We’re rounded up the best things to see and do this month, from disability-friendly museum visits to navigating the post-grad years of design.
Landscape’s “optimistic” rebrand of COVID testing and vaccine start-up Curative
The studio has crafted an Americana-inspired identity for Curative, which has administered almost two million vaccines in the past year.
Heineken’s Greener Bar takes aim at unsustainable events hospitality
The design has been developed to reduce water, waste, emissions and energy use, with the aim to make it a standard across the events industry.
Cubitts launches app that allows people to try on glasses from home
The spectacle company’s new app creates a 3D scan of users’ faces and suggests the best frames in a range of colours and technical customisations.
Upcoming design books to look out for
Spotlighting marginalised women designers, “heads on” design solutions to environmental issues and more – these are the anticipated design books we think you should read.
Jony Ive and Prince Charles partner on sustainable initiative Terra Carta Design Lab
The design lab will invite students from the Royal College of Art to propose creative solutions for the climate crisis.
Meet the graduates: Nottingham Trent University’s Kavya Jain
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the country to talk about their work, practice and future
Designers reveal the secrets of skateboard design
As skateboarding makes its Olympics debut, designers discuss the creativity of skate culture and the art of great board design.
British Library seeks designer for £100,000 branding project
The library requires an identity for a new initiative, which looks to create a “single digital presence” for public libraries across the UK.
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Exhibition Road installations start eco conversations with wind power and algae
Three installations in total have been developed for the street, following an open call for “green” ideas earlier this year.
Visa undergoes brand refresh as company looks to cashless future
The new look features a redrawn wordmark, tweaked colours and a custom typeface, and was developed in collaboration with branding consultancy Mucho.
How to ensure a good design partnership
Designers who have made a name for themselves as part of a duo give their advice for ensuring a smooth, creative and business-oriented relationship.
Grafikmagazin designed to “surprise readers with something new” every issue
The new Munich-based design magazine hopes to make a case for print through a playful use of typography, graphics and materials.
