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As skateboarding makes its Olympics debut, designers discuss the creativity of skate culture and the art of great board design.
British Library seeks designer for £100,000 branding project
The library requires an identity for a new initiative, which looks to create a “single digital presence” for public libraries across the UK.
Exhibition Road installations start eco conversations with wind power and algae
Three installations in total have been developed for the street, following an open call for “green” ideas earlier this year.
Visa undergoes brand refresh as company looks to cashless future
The new look features a redrawn wordmark, tweaked colours and a custom typeface, and was developed in collaboration with branding consultancy Mucho.
How to ensure a good design partnership
Designers who have made a name for themselves as part of a duo give their advice for ensuring a smooth, creative and business-oriented relationship.
Grafikmagazin designed to “surprise readers with something new” every issue
The new Munich-based design magazine hopes to make a case for print through a playful use of typography, graphics and materials.
“Ambitious investment” sought for creative industries following £12bn loss
Creative UK Group says that “meaningful” investment could create 300,000 new jobs and give the economy a £132.1bn boost.
Funding cuts for arts universities to go ahead, OfS confirms
Proposals to slash a specific funding stream directed at high-cost subjects like art, design and music in half were announced earlier this year.
O Street builds a bear into animation studio Cub’s new identity
The Glasgow-based design studio has sought to inject personality into Cub’s visual identity with an animal-inspired logotype.
Tokyo 2020: designing the Olympics
With the delayed Olympics finally set to begin this week, we take a look at the design elements of a Games like no other.
These UCA students are using design to solve real-world problems
From mental health to lockdown and the climate crisis, UCA’s 2021 graduates are hoping to offer a fresh perspective on the world.
Meet the graduates: University of Edinburgh’s Mariia Kharitonova
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the country to talk about their work, practice and future
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