Keeping design at the heart of sustainability
Although it’s great that there seems to be greater recognition of design consultancies’ role in driving sustainability (News in Depth, DW 18 June), I think the design industry still has
JKR’s new look for Trebor is like a breath of fresh air
While not a huge fan of the new Trebor mark itself (www.designweek.co.uk, 30 June), this rejuvenation will ultimately be judged on if there is an increase in sales. Jones Knowles
Inspired – Steven Anderson
It’s official, I’m an ‘iPhone geek’ (as my nine-year-old son embarrassingly jeered at me last week). This was confirmed again this week when I was reprimanded by the rest of
Black and Ginger helps with Green wall for Rhubarb project
Liverpool-based Black and Ginger has helped develop the concept of a Green wall for office development Rhubarb, opposite the Custard Factory in Digbeth, Birmingham. The 12m-high wall is being cultivated
AWL applies the beauty touch to Mori restaurant launch
Fashion branding consultancy AWL is creating the identity and packaging for a new Japanese fast-food chain called Mori. AWL founder Alison Whelan describes Mori’s branding as ‘stylish, simple and light’.
Bombay Sapphire to replace prize
Bombay Sapphire is planning a ‘new design activity’, which will launch next year and replace the international Bombay Sapphire Prize, which is not running this year. Angela Oakes, director of
A new dawn beckons
Some consultancies are witnessing signs of economic recovery, but the design landscape has changed forever. Adrian Shaughnessy looks at what the future holds
Frayling will be missed, but the RCA’s spirit will live on
Of all the shifts at design’s top table this summer, Professor Sir Christopher Frayling’s departure as rector of the Royal College of Art is likely to have the biggest impact
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What does the 2021 Budget mean for design?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledges more support for the self-employed, introduces a new loan scheme and promises more money for culture.
World Book Day: designers reveal their favourite children’s book designs
To mark this year’s World Book Day – which celebrates reading for pleasure among schoolkids – we asked designers to pick their favourite children’s books.
Changes to IR35 are approaching (again) – here’s what designers need to know
Changes to the tax legislation for freelancers and employers will come into effect from 6 April 2021 so designers and design businesses will need to be ready.
Design inspiration: the best projects from February
Some of our favourite projects from the month included a cinematic identity for the Glasgow film festival and an interactive literary journal.
