5 design things to look out for in October 2018
This month, head to Manchester for a city-wide design extravaganza, delve into the world of Roald Dahl and read all about the history of graphic design.
5 things to catch at Design Manchester 2018
Exhibitions, print fairs and a room full of giant bees are among our picks of the best events to get down to at this year’s Northern extravaganza.
“The creative world is turbulent”: designers’ stories of mental health
As World Mental Health Day takes place this week, we speak to designers, freelance creatives and illustrators about their experiences of mental illness or issues, and ask for their advice
The Guardian Weekly redesigns to become a “global” news magazine
News organisation The Guardian has relaunched its weekly paper, transforming it into a magazine in a bid to engage readers all over the world and highlight its “in-depth journalism”.
Mr Kipling ditches "heritage" in rebrand to attract international customers
Studio Robot Food has redesigned the branding and packaging for the North American and Australian markets, opting for a “contemporary” look inspired by European patisseries.
Will designers from EU countries be able to work in the UK after Brexit?
The Government has confirmed that the same immigration rules will apply to EU citizens as to other international workers following Brexit, meaning more visas, salary restrictions and red tape. We
New exhibition aims to "give a voice" to people with experience of mental health conditions
Out of Sight, Out of Mind, which features around 400 works, opens in Edinburgh’s Summerhall in time for World Mental Health Day 2018
NB Studio creates branding for new luxury travel company Journeysmiths
Assets designed for the company include a new logo which acts “like a compass”, as well as marketing materials and a new website.
The bench that helps mothers breastfeed their babies in public
The product, known as Heer, includes a seat that rotates and gently rocks to help calm babies and offer mothers some privacy.
Astrid Stavro joins Pentagram London as new partner
Stavro, who is creative director at Spain-based studio Atlas, is the second woman to be made a partner at Pentagram’s London office, alongside Marina Willer.
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