How the new Morrissey biopic England is Mine was designed
We speak to director Mark Gill and the designers at The Chase who worked together on the design of a new film dramatising the life of the young Morrissey.
Taylors of Harrogate unveils “craftsmanship” inspired rebrand
The new identity has been designed by Pearlfisher, who commissioned illustrators to create colourful illustrations for the tea and coffee brand’s packaging.
London Design Festival unveils design districts and destinations for 2017
The festival will see installations, exhibitions and talks at hubs across the city, including existing design districts like Clerkenwell and Shoreditch, and new additions such as Mayfair.
New VR sketching tool looks to make product design “quicker and more efficient”
Gravity Sketch enables designers to create 3D virtual models in mid-air using a virtual reality headset and handheld controllers, cutting out the need for 2D sketches.
World Illustration Awards 2017 announces winners
The 17 winners have been selected from over 2,300 entries submitted by illustrators worldwide, and are currently on show at London’s Somerset House.
From handheld Dysons to teabags: the everyday items designers couldn’t live without
Last week, Apple revealed it was killing off its iPod Nano and Shuffle models. We ask designers about the everyday products they would miss the most if they were to
5 important things that happened in design this week
From a jobs boom in the design industry to new looks for Asics and Dreamland Margate, we round up the news from the last seven days.
Wolff Olins appoints Sairah Ashman as first female CEO
Ashman first joined the consultancy in 1994, and previously held the role of global chief operating officer.
Dalziel and Pow creates retail experience for Volkswagen
Designed to “remove barriers to purchasing”, the new store is located in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre and boasts several interactive experiences.
Studio Moross creates “weird and fun” relaunch campaign for Dreamland Margate
The London-based studio has worked with illustrator Mica Warren to redesign the visuals for the amusement park, which aim to feel “fresh, modern and eye-catching” for people of all ages.
Brompton unveils first electric, folding bike with smartphone app
Brompton Bicycle, famous for its foldable bike, has revealed a battery-powered one which can be connected to an app to track mileage and riding settings.
DixonBaxi designs identity for Eurosport’s “Home of the Olympics” campaign
The campaign will be used throughout the sports network’s Olympic coverage up until 2024, and is based around a flexible podium symbol.
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