Durex’s “sex positive” rebrand introduces One Night Sans typeface
The British condom manufacturer’s new brand positioning supposedly takes a stand against “sexual taboos, stigmas and outdated, non-inclusive attitudes”.
These Olympic posters celebrate Team GB’s participation at Tokyo 2020
Scottish design studio Tom Pigeon has created six screen prints to honour Team GB’s involvement at the summer games, with a nod to the Japanese capital.
Oliver Dowden named new culture secretary
The MP for Hertsmere replaces Nicky Morgan, who has stepped down after seven months in the role.
Behind the branding and unboxing of the new BBC game Nightfall
MERó has created the visual identity and promotional material for a new BBC app which seeks to provide children with a space to “vocalise” their fears.
Good Services: creating a common knowledge for service designers
A new book from Lou Downe, the UK government’s former director of design, seeks to establish a universal language for the often-overlooked discipline of service design.
Campari Soda redesign points to drink’s Milanese beginnings
The Italian aperitif has been given a new look and feel, including packaging design and wordmark, by Milan-based studio Robilant Associati.
PriestmanGoode rebrands Greek airline Aegean
The new look, launched to coincide with a new fleet of aircraft, will be used across the airline’s livery and cabin interiors, as well as all communications.
Pentagram gives AI company “playful and human” identity
Covariant is an American AI company that allows robots to “see, reason and act on the world around them” and is aimed at industrial applications.
Level up: Hidden UV feature revealed on Royal Mail gaming stamps
Spotted by a fan online, the additional feature on the stamp set launched last month was included to pay homage to the classic video game “Easter Egg”.
Fatconomy: could we build a new design system from waste fat?
The Design Museum’s Designers in Residence exhibition explores the possibilities of new materials, inspired by Mars exploration.
Ab Rogers designs Maggie’s centre at The Royal Marsden Hospital
The new Sutton-based centre focuses on fostering community among patients and families, while providing a “a vital meeting point between hospital and home”.
North gives the International Paralympic Committee an “energetic” identity
The IPC, which organises the Paralympic Game, has been given a new look in time for the summer games in Tokyo.
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