Transport for London reveals “greenest ever” Piccadilly line trains
Designed by Siemens Mobility, the Inspiro boasts in-train air conditioning and will consume 20% less energy than the existing fleet from the 1970s.
When EAT design studio celebrated identity and diversity it flourished
As part of our IWD 2021 coverage, EAT founder Renata Amaral Morris discusses embracing difference and what stopped her and her business partner Gabriel Seibel from it doing it sooner.
Going at it alone: independent female designers share their tips – part two
As part of our IWD 2021 coverage, four more women discuss their tip for working solo, from avoiding the “side-hustle” mindset to catering your portfolio and communicating properly with clients.
Going at it alone: independent female designers share their tips – part one
As part of our IWD 2021 coverage, four women discuss their tips for working alone, from reinvesting in yourself, to being prepared for dry spells and staying motivated.
“It can come together within 24 hours”: using social media for social design
As part of our IWD 2021 coverage, we speak to B&B senior designer Maisie Benson about using social media to seek out and share social design side projects.
London Design Biennale: Es Devlin to install 400-tree forest at Somerset House
The greenery, named the Forest for Change, will be used to highlight the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
The identity for a disability-inclusive housing group resists “outdated perceptions”
Landscape has created the illustrative new look for the organisation, with details that aim to “reflect the diversity of disability”.
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath on the design-led electric car brand’s ambitions
The German car designer turned CEO discusses Polestar’s design “secrets and mysteries”, driving less and the importance of unexpected collaborations.
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.
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