Sarah Hyndman: “Typography can be a tool for positive change”
With the upcoming release of her two new books, Design Week speaks to the graphic designer about our annotated world, crossing over into science and why she wants everyone to
The video game which is changing the way doctors work
Level Ex gives doctors the chance to practice complex and often rare medical situations via their smartphones, and now it’s landed a sponsorship with Philips.
The Wellcome Collection’s new exhibition looks to understand play
Play Well will look at how play is an integral, but often overlooked, part of a well-functioning society.
UKRI’s rebrand promotes “knowledge with impact”
The new look was developed by Dragon Rouge and aims to bring together the nine councils that form the body.
NASA reveals new spacesuit designs to be worn by women
The new generation of space garments were made for use during the 2024 lunar mission, which will see the first woman on the moon.
Sevra Davis will “demonstrate potential of creativity” as new design director of British Council
The former director of design at the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce will take over the role of director of architecture, design and fashion at the end of
“It’s not an organisation that wants to stand still” – D&AD’s new CEO Patrick Burgoyne
The former editor of Creative Review will replace current CEO Tim Lindsay in December, and has plans to continue the organisation’s mission in diversity.
Central Saint Martins’ identity is “boisterous, anarchic and unpredictable”
The new look features a dynamic custom typeface, CSM Shifts, which has been designed to reflect the past, present and future of the institution.
Designing with dyslexia is “a cognitive plus”
For years those living with dyslexia have faced the stigma attached to their condition, but research from Cambridge University suggests the learning disorder can make creative-led professions like design more
London Design Festival 2019 – talks guide
From designing Facebook Messenger to creating the fantasy world of Game of Thrones, these are the must-see talks at this year’s festival.
Assemble briefs students on Design Ventura challenge
This year’s brief was set by Turner Prize-winning collective Assemble, and asks teens to think about the long-term impact of their designs
Dyson rethinks GCSE D&T to meet “crippling shortage” of engineering students
156% more students at trial schools said they would like to pursue careers in engineering.
From Bauhaus to Benidorm: exploring the new BBC design season
We talk to the creators of the new BBC series, which brings viewers stories from Bauhaus, a revealing hour with Dieter Rams and Vic Reeves in silver spandex.
Teach First rebrands to deliver more “emotional impact”
The updated visual identity, including a logo and campaign, looks to “reposition the educational charity verbally and put it back on the map visually”.
2019 A-Level results reveal further drop in art and design students in the UK
This year’s results follows a downward trend in popularity for creative subjects both at schools and universities.
How Marie Neurath used illustration to help children understand science
A new London exhibition explores the work of 20th century visual communicator Marie Neurath, who — despite having no design training — brought school books to life through informative graphics
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in July
This month, you can suss out the brightest up-and-coming creative talent at D&AD New Blood Festival, learn about how the industry is dealing with gender equality and delve into the
How to become a: wayfinding designer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Pelin Morris, wayfinding graphic designer at Endpoint, about her fascination with human behaviour, why she
Store Store: the project trying to change the “social imbalance” in design
A London-based group of artists, designers and architects hosts workshops in King’s Cross every month that look to engage the young, local community, teach them new skills and help them
How design businesses can help mums return to work
Alice Darbyshire, a mother and former HR professional at studios such as Landor, BrandOpus and Start, shares her advice for design leaders on how they can support those who have
Kingston University best place to study design in 2020
The Guardian has released its latest league tables, which shows that the South-West London institution has topped the charts for design and craft subjects.
Viva La Vulva and Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller top D&AD Awards 2019
The annual, global awards scheme, which famously rewards its winners with black, yellow, graphite and wood pencils, has announced its 720 winners for this year.
Could an app help to prevent sexual and physical assault?
Bthere is a new tool that combines location-tracking, group-messaging and rewards to encourage young people to stick together on a night out and stay safe.
Should people get paid to speak at design festivals?
This week, non-profit D&AD was hit by controversy when it emerged that it had paid some of its speakers a fee and expenses for its upcoming festival in London, but