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To mark the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s blockbuster science fiction film, Glazier Design has created a set of eight stamps that contain secret messages for fans.
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The Scouts looks to become “cool again” with unified brand identity
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Lucienne Roberts on politics, power and design: “Just seeing a swastika provokes fear”
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Airbnb ex-creative lead Patrick Duffy moves to music app Dice
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Cornetto rolls out new logo and packaging to look more “natural”
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Airbnb launches new typeface to be more “accessible”
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Brush Monster uses AR game to make brushing teeth “fun and engaging”
The new kit has been designed by Samsung’s in-house creative lab Kitten Planet, and includes an app and smart toothbrush that looks to encourage kids through play.
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We speak to the former Pentagram designer – who now heads up the design team at women-only members club The Wing – about making the switch from brand-side to in-house, her
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