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”.
Changes to IR35 are approaching (again) – here’s what designers need to know
Changes to the tax legislation for freelancers and employers will come into effect from 6 April 2021 so designers and design businesses will need to be ready.
New blockbuster Design Museum exhibition ushers in the “waste age”
The opening of the exhibition coincides with the upcoming COP26 climate conference, and interrogates how design can tackle the critical problem of waste.
Ending planned obsolescence is a “brilliant opportunity” for designers
New regulation offers brand, product and retail designers a chance to innovate, argues Landor & Fitch industrial design lead Jack Holloway.
What does the Brexit deal mean for designers?
Now that an exit deal has been agreed by both sides, we take a look at its impact for the design industry, from copyright to movement of workers.
Behind the Anonymous mask: how V for Vendetta created a timeless symbol of protest
A new exhibition at the Cartoon Museum reveals the history of 1980s graphic novel V for Vendetta and how its signature design endures today.
JKR rebrands Stonewall to usher in “a new era of bold activism and pride”
The project has been worked on via the studio’s philanthropic arm, the JKR Foundation, and aims to showcase the charity as “the leader it is”.
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.
Prince Philip: “An incredible ambassador of design”
Following the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing, we look back at his contribution to design including the long-running designers prize that bears his name.
DfT seeks designers to make EV charge-points as iconic as telephone boxes
The Department for Transport’s Office of Zero Emission Vehicles says the designs could have potential to become “a piece of iconic British street furniture”.
See-saw for kids at the USA-Mexico border wall wins best design of 2020
The Design Museum has named the installation which allowed children from neighbouring countries to play with one another the Beazley Design of the Year.
Ambitious Oxford Street “reinvention” plan launched
Proposals include a temporary visitor attraction at Marble Arch, play-oriented public realm interventions, a zero carbon push and wildlife habitats.
Design Council announces Design for Planet festival to coincide with COP26
Plan set out to engage designers with key climate change issues as part of two day festival, which looks to forge better links between designers and leaders in sustainability.
This flag has been designed to represent and protect Antarctica
We speak with Evan Townsend, the designer of Antarctica’s first ever flag, about being inspired by Pride, symbolising a community and aiming for emoji adoption.
“World’s biggest” disability campaign #WeThe15’s identity designed by Pentagram
Launching in collaboration with the International Paralympic Committee, the global campaign has been crafted by Harry Pearce.
Unfurling the secrets of flag redesign
From local councils, to community organisations and whole countries, we look at past and present examples of flag redesign to explore the unique challenges of the practice.