Remembering Nicholas Thirkell: “he took ideas to their ultimate expression”
Mike Dempsey looks back at the life and work of Nicholas Thirkell 1942-2021 and speaks to those who knew him.
These handheld products aim to better support parents through pregnancy
Developed by product design studio Morrama, the Prenatal Care concept project features three devices to help parents bond with unborn children.
Design, Climate, Action: is it possible to design low carbon impact digital services?
In the first of a new series on sustainable design we look at how designers are considering “carbon-conscious” approaches to digital platforms.
Tijuana and San Diego announced as first ever joint World Design Capital
The two cities will assume the mantle in 2024, following in the footsteps of former title holders including Lille Metropole, Taipei, Mexico City and Cape Town.
UK government unveils EV chargepoint design in electrification push
The charging point, designed by PA Consulting and the Royal College of Art, hopes to be “as recognisable as the red post box or black cab”.
Design for Planet: using storytelling to reframe the climate crisis
By shifting the focus towards storytelling, designers can reposition their own work and thereby effect change in consumers.
Design for Planet: why waste is a “design flaw”
Designers need to consider how products are made, not just where they end up, according to designer Sophie Thomas.
Disappearing packages and desert robots lead Global Grad Show 2021
At this year’s global graduate show, 150 shortlisted projects aim to solve social problems from overworked vaccine providers to short-lived baby shoes.
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Not just expensive tables in galleries: exploring the creative value of collectible design
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The new designs use tactile 3D illustrations and cute characters to “celebrate the bond between pets and people”.
Moves and changes: the latest design industry news
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