Publishing & Design
It’s been a torrid year for publishing. There have been closures and downsizing of much-loved publications, including product design title ID and the Observer Sports Monthly, and the UK book
Page impression
The print publishing world continues to adapt to survive the impact of the digital revolution, despite consumers increasingly getting the information they want via the Web and other electronic sources,
Independent woman
Climbing the ladder from graduate to art director in the world of fashion magazines takes determination, self-confidence and a certain amount ofbrio – something that art director Becky Smith has
Paper talk
Design Week asked a selection of top-level art directors which recent printed publications have particularly impressed them. Here we present some of the best – and worst – in current
Face the future
Using distinctive fonts is an effective way of enhancing a publication’s identity. As the boundaries between magazines and newspapers blur, designers are making some innovative choices, finds Anna Richardson
Screen test
What is the best way to adapt editorial content for electronic platforms? As publishers assess the likely impact of the Apple iPad on the reading experience, Adrian Shaughnessy listens to
Less is more
The tactile, aesthetic needs of book enthusiasts have meant the digital reading experience is largely unfulfilling – as evidenced by the recent proliferation of limited editions in print, says John
Latest articles
An environmental cleaning brand that avoids a “generic” eco tone
Design studio SomeOne has designed the visual identity for Ocean Saver, a cleaning product that uses dissolvable pods to avoid waste.
“Design is a tool for national production, not a cultural pastime”: a Finland design guide
As part of our series profiling country’s design industries, we look at Finland’s well-established design scene, and hear from the designers trying to find a new design language.
Animated guides for asylum seekers avoid “dehumanising and patronising” tropes
The animated videos, created for charity Migrant Help, were designed by London-based studio Templo.
A graduate guide to navigating the job market during the pandemic
We speak to Lucy Painter of Studio Recruitment and Pip Jamieson of The Dots to find out how they’re advising the Class of 2020 to go about job hunting right
