Channel 4 privatisation could damage the UK’s “entire creative sector”
As the government considers privatising the public broadcaster, concerns are raised about the effects it may have on the design and creative industries.
London Design Festival 2021 looks to help visitors “rediscover the entire city”
The festival returns for its 19th edition in September, with a more extensive programme planned than last year’s event, which was held in the midst of the pandemic.
Uncovering a forgotten era of logo design: Renaissance printers’ marks
The new issue of LogoArchive zine explores branding design in Renaissance Europe and makes the case for its influence on mid-century modernist designers.
Penguin announces Student Design Award winners for 2021
The annual competition invites students to redesign the cover of three well-known books across adult fiction, adult non-fiction and children’s literature.
Designs revealed for London police box successor
The public communication hub designed by Unknown Works will be rolled out across the capital’s Square Mile by The City of London.
V&A East reveals new “relaxed and inclusive” museum and research centre
Museum director Gus Casely-Hayford reveals plans for the new site, alongside acquisitions from Kenneth Grange and underrepresented creatives.
Two years on, Lucy Hughes continues mission to replace plastic with fish waste
The designer behind bioplastic material MarinaTex is continuing to test her invention, while seeking funding and joining forces with other like-minded designers.
Meet the graduates: Manchester School of Art’s Kulsum Karolia
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the UK to talk about their work, practice and future
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in July
A new book on design icon Tom Eckersley and an installation of ping pong tables are among our highlights for the upcoming month.
Traffic light style eco-labelling solution to be trialled in UK
A selection of major brands and supermarkets like Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Abel & Cole and Costa are joining the government-backed Foundation Earth programme.
Trackinsight rebrands as an “oasis of calm” in the investing world
The ETF analysis app’s new identity and refreshed app experience hopes to provide customers with a “welcome respite” in a busy sector.
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