“It’s put us on the map”: why design studios are becoming B Corps
We speak to designers about all things B Corp – from the challenging application process to how the certification has changed studio work.
Australian Open debuts sound design intervention for blind tennis fans
Action Audio by AKQA uses real-time ball monitoring technology and spatial sound design to give low-sight audiences insight into what is happening on the court.
“Dyslexia legibility and designer usability”: Daniel Brokstad’s new typeface
Inconstant Regular has been designed to kickstart the There’s Nothing Comic About Dyslexia campaign, which challenges designers to create a dyslexia-friendly typeface.
This microdosing concept aims to shift perceptions around psychedelics
NewTerritory’s Human Nature range wants to show how psychedelics could improve people’s wellbeing, from concentration to relaxing.
Morrama’s biodegradable COVID testing kit seeks to address plastic waste problem
The kit, which uses recyclable paper pulp, is also designed with greater usability in mind.
Asian carp rebranded as Copi to tackle US environmental crisis
On behalf of the US government, Span studio has created the new branding for the invasive fish species.
This manual washing machine is designed to help refugees clean their clothes
Nav Sawhney’s design aims to provide a low-cost, lightweight option for keeping up with domestic chores.
Design Age Institute petitions for inclusive packaging design standard
The institute’s director believes that a “minimum inclusive design standard” can be achieved without “interfering too much with commercial aspects”.
Intellectual Property Office releases findings from design protection review
The report reveals that the current system may be negatively affecting smaller design companies.
Industry wide change “needs to happen” to open up funding opportunities to all
Experts explore how fairer funding might be the answer to making the industry “more accessible”.
“You can’t be silent”: how designers are rallying in Ukraine
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalates, Kyiv-based designer Katerina Korolevtseva discusses her experience and shares how designers are using their skills to show the world what is happening.
What does the emergency budget mean for designers?
Industry leaders and financial experts share their reactions to a mini-budget that announces tax cuts for businesses but disproportionately benefits the wealthy thanks to an alignment with trickle-down economics.
Design Declares campaign hopes to kick-start industry into climate action
The campaign aims to give designers the tools and information needed to tackle the climate crisis, while providing them with a professional support network.
Making the “infinite” crowd-sourced People’s Graphic Design Archive
The team behind a new crowd-sourced repository of graphic design went online and on the road to let the public define graphic design history.
“I felt responsibility to be the voice of my people”: Iranian diaspora designers pledge support
As protests continue with an increasingly strict internet shutdown, designers around the world share messages of solidarity with the women of Iran.
How will the 2022 Autumn Statement impact design?
Industry leaders and financial experts weigh in on an Autumn Statement which offers some stability amid an economic forecast that makes “grim reading” for designers and design businesses.
What can the Tories and Labour offer the design industry?
Culture secretary Nadine Dorries and Labour leader Keir Starmer both took to the stage at Creative Coalition to set out their vision for the creative industries.