Bioplastic made from lobster shells leads wave of material innovation
Among a new crop of environmentally-focused material projects is a “freshwater-free fabric” and a bio-iridescent sequin made of wood cellulose.
Sennep and Roli’s light-up keyboard lets people teach themselves piano
Lumi is designed to help people learn the piano and individual songs through light-up key technology and a corresponding app.
Studio Blackburn avoids “old-fashioned” route for at-home brewing brand
The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co. has been rebranded with an “extremely bold, but relatively simple” new look.
This portable product is designed to reduce opioid overdoses
Ventizolve contains naloxone, which can help those suffering from an opioid overdose with their breathing in under a minute.
Airbnb brings Jony Ive on board to design “future” of company
The former chief of design at Apple has teamed up with the property rental service to create “the next generation of Airbnb products and services”.
Made launches virtual apartment for “see-now-buy-now” experience
The online interiors store has created a virtual version of its Amsterdam show apartment to bring its latest collection into people’s homes.
V&A launches challenge to support design education in schools
The V&A Innovate programme focuses on “designerly learning” and has been adapted to meet the needs of teachers in the era of COVID-19.
Margaret Calvert designs new typeface for Network Rail wayfinding system
An update of one of her best-known typefaces, Rail Alphabet 2 is a collaboration between Calvert, Henrik Kubel and design consultancy Spaceagency.
RNIB launches a pregnancy test concept for women with sight loss
The institute’s prototype hopes to provide greater privacy and usability for women with sight loss finding out their results.
Glengoyne whisky identity overhauled in “unhurried” rebrand by Taxi Studio
The new look has been designed to better reflect the whisky brand’s manufacturing processes and also marks a shift to more eco-friendly packaging.
Design Week poll: half of designers still worried as uncertain winter looms
Our latest poll reveals mixed fortunes for the industry, with 48% of designers still worried about making it into 2021.
The rebrand of American convenience store Casey’s honours its “small-town roots”
Interbrand aims to combine legacy and future in its rebrand of multi-purpose chain Casey’s, which operates over 2,200 stores across mid-west America.
North’s identity for a moving image museum is inspired by “screen culture”
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image has been given a new identity to match its “ground-breaking” vision ahead of a £20m physical transformation.
Einride launches self-driving electric freight truck
The driverless vehicles will come in four different models, which can transport freight around various locations, from factory facilities to motorways.
How the National Theatre has been “transformed” for social-distancing
National Theatre set designer Katrina Lindsay reveals how the Olivier theatre has been remodelled for a safely-distanced season of drama.
D&AD appoints “positive provocateur” Naresh Ramchandani as president
The Pentagram partner will take over from Kate Stanners as president of the design and advertising body for 2020/21.
V&A conjures “warped” universe of Alice in Wonderland in virtual reality
Ahead of the Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser exhibition, gaming studio Preloaded reveals how it brought Lewis Carroll’s world to life in virtual reality.
Debunking myths about in-house design teams
The leaders of creative teams at Channel 4, Pentland Brands and Specsavers discuss the realities of working in-house, from budgets and talent, to stigma and internal relations.
Yuri Suzuki’s new online platform lets people create electronic music at home
808303.studio is a collaboration between the Pentagram London partner, Roland, Counterpoint Studio and London’s Design Museum.
The Dyson Institute has been given the power to award its own degrees
The apprenticeship-style programme, which sees students pay no tuition fees and earn a full salary while studying, will now culminate in a Dyson degree.
Gmail reveals new logo as part of wider brand update
The logo has been unveiled in conjunction with new brand Google Workspace, which seeks to integrate the tech company’s productivity apps more seamlessly.
East London Liquor Co.’s new branding contains hidden references to the city
Ragged Edge has designed a typographic identity for the spirits brand which hopes to engage a new audience of at-home drinkers.
Studio PI launches to “address the lack of diversity in the creative industry”
The new illustration and photography agency from News UK will showcase creatives from underrepresented backgrounds in the hopes of diversifying the media.
Ben Tallon’s new book shows the “underbelly” of British street-level culture
The illustrator-turned-writer is self-publishing his new book, which features 21 illustrated stories inspired by everyday objects found on British streets.
