The United States Space Force logo deconstructed
President Trump unveiled the much-debated logo for the sixth and newest branch of the United States military services on Twitter, but what is it for and why does it look
Ikea launches build-your-own party electronics
Designed in collaboration with Stockholm-based studio Teenage Engineering, the collection aims to “democratise light and sound at home” with affordable modular pieces.
The virtual reality platform changing how we experience art
When the world’s biggest artists have a vision for virtual reality, London-based Acute Art provides the platform to make it possible.
5 talks to see at Design Indaba
Cape Town-based design conference and festival Design Indaba returns next month promising a special edition to celebrate 25 years.
Pentagram has designed a screen-free audio platform which puts kids in control
The Yoto Player — a connected speaker with a light-up smiley face — can play stories, music, radio and podcasts for children.
NHS Lanarkshire developing Scotland’s first digital hospital
As part of a relocation scheme, University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie will be given a state-of-the-art update “designed to ensure that the huge advances in digital technology are centralised”.
PriestmanGoode creates branding and interiors for co-living colossus
The London design studio has worked with Olive, whose co-living spaces will provide 20,000 beds in three Indian cities.
New handbook explores how creative industry can embrace neurodiversity
The book has been designed by Manchester-based creative consultancy Music and brings together knowledge to show “there is no standard brain”.
Southend Borough Council unveils designs for new pier trains
The four different cab designs and three different colour options will now be discussed by residents, with the eventual favourite going into construction in mid-2020.
DixonBaxi develops “intuitive” Premier League experience for Amazon
The partnership between the shopping giant’s streaming service and the world’s most-watched sports championship saw the first match streamed last year.
Rebranding a children’s football charity with “vibrancy and punch”
Alphabet has updated the identity of Football Beyond Borders with the aim of engaging the charity’s younger demographic.
Design in 2020 – what will retail design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2020, Lynn Harris, associate client services director at Cada Design, looks at what will happen in retail design in the next 12
£9.4 million offered by Department for Transport competition to support railway innovation
Launched in connection with Innovate UK, the First of a Kind 2020 competition is searching for “this century’s Brunel” who can develop technology to make rail travel faster, cleaner and
Junior designers enjoy pay rise while senior roles stagnate in 2019
Research carried out by recruitment agency Aquent shows a disparity in pay rises among junior and senior designers and “hot demand” for UX talent.
Design Week Awards 2020 opens for entries
Entries are open for the Design Week Awards. We’re building on the success of last year’s new look awards by overhauling our digital categories and bringing you another accessible
The UAE reveals new logo but will it work?
The national branding identity — the country’s first – aims to drive development in various sectors, from tourism to business across the regions.
Design in 2020 – what will furniture design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2020, Ruth Wassermann, design director at Made.com looks at what will happen in furntiure design in the next 12 months.
Showtown: Blackpool’s first museum inspired by “joy and whimsy” of town
The branding has been led by Manchester-based True North and positions the new museum with “all the charm, appeal and entertainment value of a top-bill seaside attraction”.
Design in 2020 – what will editorial design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2020, Chris Clarke, global deputy creative director of The Guardian, looks at what will happen in editorial design in the next 12
Royal Mail unveils stamp collection celebrating UK’s contribution to gaming
The first special issue collection of the year, the set of 12 stamps has been designed by Bath-based design studio Supple and features nine UK-designed classic video games from the
Design in 2020 – what will packaging design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2020, Claudia Morris, creative director at B&B studio, looks at what will happen in packaging design in the next 12 months.
£40 million government investment takes aim at NHS staff login times
Identified as one of the “main technology frustrations” facing NHS staff, the fund intends improve service design burdens on staff by improving outdated technology, integrating local and national systems and
National Children’s Bureau gets a “child friendly but not childish” rebrand
Brand consultancy Lantern has updated the children’s charity’s identity, including a new logo, bespoke typeface and an added digital focus.
20 official “art posters” revealed for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
A new poster exhibition for the 2020 Olympic Games showcases a range of Japanese culture, including design, art and photography.
