Iceland’s football team rebrands with folklore-inspired identity
Icelandic football has enjoyed a resurgence over the past few years, and now it’s been accompanied by a rebrand inspired by the country’s heritage.
Designing confidence in public spaces: how cities will change post-lockdown
Plastic barriers and caution tape are not permanent solutions for a world post-coronavirus, here’s how designers envisage a future where social distancing is here to stay.
America’s 250th birthday brand seeks to unite a “divided” country
Brand consultancy Landor says it approached this wide-ranging brand identity with careful consideration about the current state of the country.
Design inspiration: the best projects from June
Some of our favourite projects from the month include Anthony Burrill’s Covent Garden takeover and designers’ support of Black Lives Matter.
Design Council and Network Rail team up to design train station of the future
“Cross-modal” transport, more inclusive design and identities that celebrate local heritage: what will the train station of the future look like?
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in July
The country might be easing its way out of lockdown, but many of the design events for the month ahead are still taking place in the virtual world, here are
Pride 2020: the role of design in the LGBTQ community
This year’s Pride Month was markedly different to previous celebrations – here’s how design was used to bring together a socially distant international community.
Pantone unveils app to colour match with “real life”
The tool will also help creatives adapt to new ways of working following the COVID-19 crisis, according to the colour company.
Remembering Milton Glaser: “You can’t be good at everything”
We look back at the life of American graphic designer Milton Glaser, famed for his I ♥ NY campaign work and Bob Dylan poster.
£200m government fund aims to revive innovative projects threatened by coronavirus
The Sustainable Innovation fund will help keep “cutting-edge projects and ideas alive” as we exit the pandemic, according to the government.
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The Nike Flight ball is the result of an eight-year investigation from the Nike Equipment Innovation Lab, and the final of 68 iterations.
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