How to become an: augmented and virtual reality developer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Pip Fazakerly, developer at virtual reality and 3D design firm Framework Creative, about animating virtual spines,
Can design fix the funeral industry's sustainability crisis?
From burial pods to liquid cremation, we look at the people designing more sustainable ways to die.
Rolls-Royce Bespoke: designing for a luxury brand
As Rolls-Royce makes a leap into high-end lifestyle products, we catch up with head of bespoke Gavin Hartley to find out how his design team works and where the brand
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in August
This month, Chichester’s creative scene is celebrated, Hungarian artist Dora Maurer is given her first UK retrospective and a new book reveals the hidden meanings in some of the world’s
Science Museum exhibition reveals hidden history of GCHQ
Top Secret: from ciphers to cyber security unveils over 100 objects from the security service’s history, some never seen by the public before.
Design inspiration: the best studio projects from July
Reinterpretations of Robin Day chairs, a handy primer on Northern city names and a digital identity for a Rwandan girls empowerment magazine are some of our favourite design projects this
Detecting cancer to dementia care: how is AI being used to help patients?
Artificial intelligence tools can analyse huge amounts of public health data, spot trends in disease development and monitor people’s safety, all of which give doctors and nurses more time to
How the £50 note has changed throughout its history
As the Bank of England reveals the face of the new banknote, we talk to its chief cashier about the note’s changing portraits and design features.
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
John Spencer: “Let’s get over our obsession with branding”
Offthetopofmyhead’s founder and creative director says there’s no such thing as brand design and much of what the design industry says about brand is incomprehensible, pretentious and just plain daft.
How the food industry is serving up sustainability
From vegan vending machines to zero plastic takeaways, the food industry is finding inventive solutions to its plastic problem.
Why does tone of voice always get forgotten in a rebrand?
It’s hard to write for brands without sounding forced, argues Rob Mitchell, co-founder at copywriting agency We All Need Words — most brands give up altogether and let the design
Design Museum at 30: its most important moments from history
As the London-based cultural institution turns 30 this year, we look back at its story, from its beginnings as a small space in the basement of the V&A museum, its
Redesigning the Bible for the millennial generation
Inspired by independent magazines, California-based start-up Alabaster is attempting to bring the religious text to younger audiences.
The Guardian Weekly: “Words are not always the best way to tell a story”
This year marks the centenary of the global print publication, which redesigned last year, changing its format from newspaper to magazine. We speak to editor, Will Dean, and deputy creative
Creating Glastonbury’s Shangri-La out of landfill junk
We speak to Kaye Dunnings, creative director at the festival’s most crusading area, Shangri-La, about designing huge art installations from recycled electronics, protest art workshops and creating a “safe space”
In light of Adidas: how can brands protect their logos?
Last week, we examined how the global sports brand has been unsuccessful in claiming the use of three stripes as its own — corporate lawyer Tessa Laws shares her
11 products which defined Apple’s history
During his 27 year tenure as Apple’s chief design officer, Sir Jony Ive oversaw the design of some of the world’s most recognisable products – as well as some quickly-withdrawn
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
What does Jony Ive’s departure mean for Apple?
Apple’s chief design officer is leaving after more than two decades to form his own design company. We speak to designers about Ive’s legacy at the technology giant, his
Remembering Karen Welman: studio founder, designer and entrepreneur
We look back at the life and work of Pearlfisher’s co-founder, who has died aged 59 and leaves behind her a 30-year creative legacy, including an ample client list, sustainability
How fashion is styling sustainability through product design
From seaweed shoes to synthetic spider silk, the fashion industry is finding inventive solutions to its sustainability crisis.
Designers to watch: Kristyna Baczynski
As part of our series looking at up-and-coming creatives, we speak with freelance illustrator Kristyna Baczynski about how her Ukrainian heritage inspired her to make a graphic novel, why
Design inspiration: the best studio projects from May and June
A light-up smart keyboard, vagina-themed illustrations and a new exhibition celebrating 30 years of the Design Museum are some of our favourite projects from the last two months.