Microsoft launches first laptop (sort of…)
The tech giant has unveiled the Surface Book – an update to its Surface tablet that can act as a laptop or as a standalone touchscreen.
Is there a formula for perfect branding?
After Pentagram partner Paula Scher Tweeted her “formula” for branding last week, a series of design consultancies have responded with their own equations.
Protest graphics in the 21st century – book review
New book Visual Impact looks at how art and graphic design is driving social and political change in the 21st century and uncovers common themes about use of technology and the
For new film The Martian, Territory takes NASA’s designs 30 years into the future
The consultancy worked with NASA to imagine how the agency’s UX might look in 20-30 years time – for the set of new Ridley Scott film The Martian.
Made You Look – The UK’s graphic arts scene on film
Made You Look – a documentary about the UK’s graphic arts scene – features interviews with the likes of Kate Moross, Fred Deakin and Anthony Burrill and is screening around
Bang & Olufsen unveils speaker “with no visual front” – yours for just £54,000…
The new BeoLab 90 is made from 65kg of aluminium and features 360º sound.
Modernism and the birth of corporate identity
A new Taschen book aims to draw a line between Modernism and the birth of corporate identity, using 6,000 beautiful logo examples.
Morrisons trials new logos but denies rebrand rumours
The retailer has registered seven new logos and is trialling a new look at its Leeds store – but says there are currently no plans for a wider rebrand.
Adobe offers designers “connected creative canvas” across devices
Wave of new products and upgrades is being released, with emphasis on collaborative working on shared projects accessed across multiple devices and by using different Adobe programmes.
The secret design history of Swatch watches
A collection coming up for auction next month shines a light on the hidden design history of the iconic timepieces.
TiVo’s unusual set-top box – “If you want to be noticed you have to look different”
TiVo says of the new-look product: “Design is a difficult thing and can be polarising.”
Interbrand unveils “best global brands” – but is brand valuation brilliant or bullshit?
Ahead of a debate next month of the value of brand valuation, Interbrand has named Apple, Google and Coca-Cola as the world’s most valuable brands.
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