Ascend eschews energy branding tropes with Edify's visual refresh
The Australian energy start-up Edify was founded in 2015 but needed an identity to match its “established success” and wider work network.
UNICEF has a new app designed to protect kids from coronavirus
The platform has been developed in partnership with software developers and designers EPAM, and will be targeted at children and their families in Europe and Central Asia.
Australia unveils new nation brand — but where is the kangeroo?
The visual identity — which includes a new golden logo — (almost) leaves out its famous kangeroo as Australia looks to tell other stories.
WRAP launches second round of £1.4 million circular plastics grant programme
The funding is in partnership with UKRI, and will award up to £150,000 to projects which “trial ways to implement refill infrastructure”.
Festival of Marketing 2020 announces new digital format
There is a new digital format for the marketing and branding conference as well as an expanded schedule, with over 80 sessions.
A gin brand that celebrates the “geological tapestry” of the Peak District
The identity for Shivering Mountain takes inspiration from the geological and botanical influences on the area, and introduces the world to the concept of “ginology”.
Astrid Stavro's "tongue in cheek" identity for cereal brand OffLimits
The “next-gen” cereal brand has been branded by the graphic designer alongside illustrations from Shepard Fairey’s Studio Number One.
What does the chancellor’s Summer Budget 2020 mean for designers?
Today’s “mini-budget” saw the debut of the government’s plan for jobs, with Sunak promising no one “will be left without hope”.
Rangers FC reveals new crest and visual identity for “digital era”
The Scottish football club has a new visual identity, including a new crest, typeface, colour palette and range of assets tailored to digital platforms.
Amstel launches new global brand identity in bid for “coherence”
The Dutch beer company required a more united visual identity across its international markets, while also still adapting to local needs.
Take our latest coronavirus business impact survey
Three months on from our last survey, Design Week wants to know how you’ve been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and whether you’ve been able to access the government’s financial
TGI Fridays becomes Fridays in brand shake-up
Design studio SomeOne has given the American restaurant chain a new identity in the hopes of making it a high street favourite.
Waze gets a “community-driven” brand refresh from Pentagram
Google-owned Waze has a new visual identity designed by Pentagram and its in-house creative team, which plays to the driving app’s social side.
Iceland’s football team rebrands with folklore-inspired identity
Icelandic football has enjoyed a resurgence over the past few years, and now it’s been accompanied by a rebrand inspired by the country’s heritage.
America’s 250th birthday brand seeks to unite a “divided” country
Brand consultancy Landor says it approached this wide-ranging brand identity with careful consideration about the current state of the country.
Design Council and Network Rail team up to design train station of the future
“Cross-modal” transport, more inclusive design and identities that celebrate local heritage: what will the train station of the future look like?
Pantone unveils app to colour match with “real life”
The tool will also help creatives adapt to new ways of working following the COVID-19 crisis, according to the colour company.
£200m government fund aims to revive innovative projects threatened by coronavirus
The Sustainable Innovation fund will help keep “cutting-edge projects and ideas alive” as we exit the pandemic, according to the government.
Nike debuts new aerodynamic tech in “game-changing” football for new season
The Nike Flight ball is the result of an eight-year investigation from the Nike Equipment Innovation Lab, and the final of 68 iterations.
Design Week Awards 2020 — the winners in full
Find out who all the Design Week Award Winners are and explore project case studies and more as part of our Winners Showcase 2020.
This product wants to get you growing and eating insects in your kitchen
In a bid to reduce the environmental impact of our diets, without missing out on essential protein, BeoBia has designed an at-home mealworm farm.
Egg yolk, pancake batter, tomato and Marmite: behind The Breakfast Club’s rebrand
New York design studio ThoughtMatter is behind the updated look, with creative director Ben Greengrass having devised the original identity back in 2005.
Five projects that represent a “new generation of socially conscious designers”
The Royal Society of Arts has unveiled the winners of its 96th annual Student Design Awards – here are the projects that caught our eye.
Tommy Jeans given digitally-led new brand focused on “modern Americana”
The new look has been led by Design Studio, and includes a revised colour palette, new graphic devices, an updated tone of voice and motion principles.
