New Tate Modern to be more digital and get visitors “participating”
London’s Tate Modern is set to open a new 10-storey building this June, and will be introducing more interactive elements such as an app for visitors and an interactive timeline.
A new typeface for Scottish football
Consultancy D8 says its new typeface has been inspired by 19th-century display type.
FutureBrand buys product studio Speck Design
Futurebrand has bought the Silicon Valley consultancy as part of a £28 million acquisition drive.
The photography trends designers need to know
We look at how developments in technology and social media are affecting the way designers use photography.
Lexus Design Award 2016 – from seaweed packaging to a toy for autism
We visit Milan Design Week for the Lexus Design Award 2016, an initiative that gives young, talented designers a platform to develop their concepts into prototypes.
Jammie Dodgers rolls out new look
Consultancy Robot Food has rebranded the biscuit range, following its previous design work in 2010.
Motorsport venue Silverstone launches new branding
The new branding, developed by DS.Emotion, includes an update of Carter Wong’s 2001 speedmark logo and a typeface which uses a “racing line”.
£20,000 design prize launched for inclusive hotel concepts
The Royal Institute of British Architects and hotel firm Bespoke are looking for ideas that will make hotels more inclusive for disabled people.
Which logos should be brought back from the graveyard?
David Gentleman’s iconic British Steel logo may be making a return – we asked designers which logos they would like to see brought back.
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In this film, we join Pentagram’s newest senior recruits Luke Powell and Jody Hudson-Powell as they become partners of the global design consultancy.
Pearlfisher rebrands Jim Beam
The designs have been developed around the idea of “family” and include a set of key consistent design elements.
JKR redesigns Domino’s packaging to highlight two-pizza deals
JKR says that when it was researching the brand it discovered that 96% of all Domino’s pizzas sold in the UK are sold as a pair.
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