Using a zine to capture the “coronavirus zeitgeist” of creatives in lockdown
Bleached sees more than 40 designers and artists muse on their lives during the coronavirus pandemic.
The United States Space Force rebrands less than a year after launch
While the latest branch of the American military revealed a logo earlier this year, it already has an update (and new motto).
Garbage watches and full metal jackets: Vollebak versus the fashion industry
The label talks processes, science, why fashion houses won’t touch their materials and the importance of getting final sign-off from the kids.
DCMS report: COVID is biggest threat to creative industries in a generation
The UK’s arts and cultural sectors are facing an “existential threat” because of the pandemic, say MPs, but the government has been “too slow” to respond.
London Design Biennale briefs call for “radical design thinking”
The biannual London design event and Chatham House are inviting submissions on issues from health to work from the international creative community.
IDEO wants designers to develop the plastic bag of the future
The international consultancy has teamed up with Closed Loop and several US retailers to offer innovators a share of $1 million (£794,000) in funding for their ideas.
Wavemaker’s rebrand is designed to “provoke positively”
NB Studio has created the new branding for one of the world’s biggest media agencies, with a logo that looks to topple expectations.
The winners of the 2020 V&A Illustration Awards have been revealed
This year’s winners include a Twitter-inspired take on freedom of speech and a boundary-breaking book cover, as well as work inspired by refugees.
The Prince’s Trust’s redesign looks to create a “brand of positivity”
SomeOne’s identity for the charity has been designed with the youthful target audience in mind, with a refreshed tone of voice and visuals.
Four student projects tackling environmental issues with creativity
Environmental charity Hubbub asked university students to tackle fast fashion, water waste and air pollution – these are some of our favourite efforts.
Design exhibitions and museums: reopening dates
As galleries and museums begin to reopen during the easing of lockdown, we’ve made a list of the best design picks across the UK.
Sunhouse puts a “new spin” on Twister ice lolly identity
The new look for the brand aims to reposition it as “permissible treat”, and comes with a redrawn wordmark, rethought imagery and updated packaging.
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