Foxall Studio designs “split screen” titles for Channel 4’s Chimerica
Fake news, doctoring photographs, and the themes of perception and reality are all reflected in the title sequence of a new Channel 4 drama.
Graphics
The latest graphics projects spanning logo design, animation and print, along with interviews with up-and-coming and established graphic designers.
Alex Breuer: “Guardian readers are a visually literate bunch”
The Guardian Media Group’s Sunday paper, The Observer, has launched a biannual, print design magazine, which looks to bridge the gap between consumer and specialist publications.
Designers with learning disabilities create prints for charity
Online art shop RoomFifty has worked with studio Intoart, commissioning four disabled creatives to design prints that are being sold for £20 each.
Extinction Rebellion on designing “angry but peaceful” protest graphics
Protests against climate change and ecological destruction are currently taking place across the world – we speak to graphic designer, Clive Russell, about how the eco group has used creativity
How Monotype transformed 60-year-old typeface Helvetica
The type foundry has released the first redesign of the well-used typeface in 35 years, giving designers more options for glyphs and sizes in a bid to improve its readability
Hinge redesigns to get people off dating apps
The app has a new look that aims to discourage users from “game-like” swiping and mass-dating, and instead inspire them to form long-term relationships.
World’s most liveable city Vienna launches new place branding
Austria’s capital, which was crowned the best place to live last year in a global survey, has a new identity designed by Saffron, which aims to unify government and public
How to become a: product developer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Nikki Stuart, production manager at Here Design, about creating everything from pop-up restaurants to tote bags,
"You can't avoid an image": why illustration is a powerful activism tool
Political illustrator Edel Rodriguez, street artist Joe Caslin and House of Illustration curator Olivia Ahmad spoke at Offset Dublin 2019 about why imagery can be more arresting than words, how
Halifax gets a new brand to keep up with digital banks
The 166-year-old high street bank has been given a new visual identity by Rufus Leonard, which aims to “declutter” the brand and help it appeal to younger people.
Our favourite talks from Offset Dublin 2019
The three-day design conference returned to Ireland this month with a host of graphic designers, illustrators, animators and makers taking to its stages to talk about their work and offer
Tigers to sloths: animal illustration show hopes to save natural habitats
Lucie Ebrey and Mark Long are among the artists who have contributed original drawings for On This Planet, a new exhibition at the Old Street Gallery, where their work will
Skittles celebrates Pride 2019 with special packs by LGBTQ+ illustrators
The sweets brand has launched a new campaign, which sees four limited edition pouch designs created to mark Pride events happening across the UK this Summer.
Abram Games: the war designer who persuaded Britain with his posters
The National Army Museum’s new exhibition explores the work of the Second World War graphic designer and master of visual seduction, who created propaganda posters to boost recruitment, educate soldiers,
Museum of London gives voice to the city’s animals for new show
The exhibition has been designed with the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and mixes projection mapping with physical spaces.
Why are more cities and towns taking on place branding?
As more areas invest in new identities, we speak to designers and councils about why this is a growing trend, the benefits a visual brand can bring to a locality
London Handel Festival challenges “stuffy” image of classical music
The new identity, designed by Baxter and Bailey, looks to mix classical and modern elements to broaden the festival’s appeal.
Stretchy kids’ clothing Petit Pli gets an identity that grows
The sustainable fashion company, which sells clothing that expands as its wearer gets older, has new branding that looks to be “more human” and “less technical”.
5 design things to look out for in April 2019
This month, you can delve into the art of video games, explore the sordid world of Stanley Kubrick and learn about the highs and lows of freelance illustration from Isabel
Bristol City FC gets a new robin crest to mark 125 years
Mr B & Friends has created a new badge which looks to reference the historical relevance of the red-chested bird to the club, and engage younger fans.
Design inspiration: the best studio work from March
Reimagined Baby on Board badges, a musical Google Doodle people can compose themselves, and a virtual reality kit for kids are some of our favourite projects this month.
How to become a: sound designer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Luc Van Stiphout, head of music and brands at MassiveMusic, about the joys of working with
Studio works with young disabled musicians to create “accessible” identity for orchestra
Fiasco Design has created a new look for the National Open Youth Orchestra featuring a colourful suite of logos created by the group’s members and a bespoke typeface designed for
Sheffield Children’s Hospital fills new wing with Quentin Blake artwork
The Northern NHS trust has worked with Artfelt, Burgess Studio and the famed Roald Dahl illustrator on a series of new and old pieces, which have been used to brighten