How&How crafts animalistic identity for conservation charity On the Edge
The new design work aims to reconnect us with nature at a critical time for biodiversity around the world.
Twitter founder’s company Square rebrands to “create room for further growth”
Financial payments company Square was set up by Twitter founder and ex-CEO Jack Dorsey in 2009, and will now be known as Block.
Elmwood to merge with Holmes & Marchant following acquisition by MSQ
The move aims to create a new agency model, according to the marketing group, specifically designed to help brands in a “dynamic media environment”.
Marina Willer, Ilse Crawford among 2021 Royal Designers for Industry
Nine designers have been recognised with the accolade, which is awarded each year by the RSA and has previously included James Dyson and Vivienne Westwood.
Norwich City’s “progressive” new crest designed by SomeOne
The old crest had not been touched since the 1970s and was seen by the club to not be communicating well in the modern world.
Creative UK launches brand identity following merger
The new organisation comprises Creative England and the Creative Industries Federation, with the identity developed by Multivitamin.
Dyson opens virtual reality store for customers to test out products at home
The platform draws on many of the visualisation and simulation technologies that Dyson designers use during their development process, according to the company.
John Lewis launches £1m fund for projects that “rethink waste”
Set up with environmental group Hubbub, the Circular Future Fund aims to support projects across home products, textiles and food waste.
New Sunderland place branding positions it as a “smart city”
The identity has been developed by Studio Blackburn and is informed by the city’s continued work towards encouraging digital transformation across communities and businesses.
Design for Planet: Design Council to offer designers tools as part of climate strategy
With the Design Council’s flagship festival dedicated to fighting climate change wrapping up last week, we speak to CEO Minnie Moll about next steps.
Morrama boxes clever with connected at-home punching bag
The Boxx punching bag is designed to offer people at-home convenience without the danger of knocking over pets, plants or children.
DBA to assemble diversity and inclusion council
The initiative will be the first of many “vibrant communities” which will be set up to help designers address areas of concern.
Making sense of mental health: how can brands enter the conversation?
Reed Words writers Andrea Dunne and Gemma Wilson share tips on how copywriters and designers can help brands get to grips with the nuances of communicating mental health messages meaningfully.
Dn&co “decodes complexities” with branding for Harwell science campus
The science and innovation campus based in Oxfordshire has adopted the new identity as it looks to expand its offering.
Moves & changes – the latest design industry news
Moves, changes and appointments happening across the design industry.
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.
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.
Story behind the Federal Design Improvement Program explored in new zine
The teams behind Logo Archive and Standards Manual have united to explore the decade-long design revamp instructed by the US government.
The Outside Directory launches to showcase designers beyond London
A new online directory of almost 1,000 creatives, created by Craig Oldham, hopes to highlight creative talent outside of England’s capital.
Royal Mail 2021 Christmas stamps tell a “contemporary” Nativity story
Supple Studio has worked with Argentinian artist Jorge Cocco to craft the festive collection, which illustrates the story of the Nativity.
