Government “must be braver in using design”
The Design Council has called on Government to embed design at a strategic level, in order to “realise its full potential”.
Moves & Changes
A bi-weekly round-up of moves and changes in the design world.
Russian airline Transaero looks to the future with new visual identity
StartJG has rebranded the airline, marking the company’s new proposition to deliver change and positive improvement.
RCA and Tata launch joint design innovation lab
The move will see RCA staff and students work on live projects for the Indian consultancy giant.
Lenovo launches “bold and disruptive” new identity
The Chinese tech company describes its new identity as “digital- first and dynamic”.
Wayne Hemingway on designing Dreamland
We speak to Wayne Hemingway about Hemingway Design’s work on the Dreamland amusement park in Margate, which is set to reopen next month with upcycled attractions and a design scheme
Smirnoff sobers up with new “premium” packaging
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How can you keep print design exciting?
Last week, we looked at Mina Lima’s inventive illustrations for a new edition of Peter Pan. We ask a selection of designers how you can keep print design captivating in an increasingly
Cadbury Roses drops 77-year-old “twist” wrappers
The company has introduced new easy-tear “flow-wraps” and an updated tin shape, while Design Bridge has refreshed the visual identity of the chocolate brand.
A vocal new identity for the Independent Opera
Silk Pearce has designed a new visual identity and website for the company, which is aimed at encouraging and supporting young people in opera.
Design Week Creative Survey – moves and changes from the 2015 Scottish Design Awards
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“It’s OK to have a challenging day – it’s a sign of progression”: Abi Wright
In his latest Four Corners column, which profiles designers from the African diaspora, Jon Daniel talks to London-based graphic and textile designer Abi Wright.
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