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Templo’s illustrative identity for Crowdfund London resists “stuffy” clichés
The design studio has leaned into the community-focused elements of the organisation’s work with a “friendly” visual identity.
Turner Duckworth rebrand of Pennington Biomedical aims “to shift perceptions”
The new look includes a redrawn monogram and imagery that helps onlookers “pause and discover”, as well as a purple and gold colour palette.
Fox’s Glacier Mints update Peppy the polar bear in “retro-progressive” rebrand
Derek&Eric has put Peppy the polar bear front and centre of the new identity, with details inspired by the brand’s 100-year-old design history.
This portable solar distiller aims to provide safe drinking water around the world
Designed by Henry Glogau, the winner of the 2021 Lexus Design Award can be “hacked and adapted” for different environments.
Designers and artists unite to remember weird and wonderful Euros moments
The likes of David Shrigley and Chris Simpson have each recalled their favourite moment from the football competition, turning them into beer mats for charity.
Unboxing the Design Museum’s blockbuster sneakers exhibition
Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street charts the rise of sports shoe, with exhibition design from InterestingProjects and graphics by Studio LP.
Design Bridge crafts “hedonistic” identity for new rosé brand The Pale
The London studio has created a 1920s-inspired visual identity and bespoke bottle structure for the latest line from Sacha Lichine.
New Barbican exhibition reimagines work of Matrix Feminist Design Co-op
The exhibition, designed by Edit Collective, charts the history of the non-hierarchical design co-operative, capturing the process behind its work in a series of domestic settings.
DesignStudio rebrands Mind with focus on social change
The project has been in the works for more than a year, and includes a sensitive redrawing of the “iconic and truly loved” scribble logo.
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