The world’s first cat-inspired font
The design was conceived as part of the roll out for cat food subscription brand, Smalls.
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The latest graphics projects spanning logo design, animation and print, along with interviews with up-and-coming and established graphic designers.
This robot charts the sun’s path on your wall with the help of Olafur Eliasson
Scribit has collaborated with the artist and designer’s Little Sun project in an attempt to create the “world’s largest mosaic”.
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
House of Commons rebrands in “transparency” move
The project has been prompted by the “greater scrutiny” which the parliamentary body now finds itself under.
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
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
Filling hospitals with art reduces patient stress, anxiety and pain
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has found that the mental health and experiences of those receiving intrusive examinations, surgery, chemotherapy and emergency care are improved when visual art is installed.
Action for Children reveals new “friendlier” brand identity
Cheltenham-based consultancy ArthurSteenHorneAdamson (ASHA) worked with the children’s charity on a new logo, tone of voice and branded products.
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
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
London Design Festival reveals its city-wide installations
This year’s projects include an immersive labyrinth and a doughnut-shaped bamboo structure at the heart of the Victoria and Albert museum.
How to become a: studio marketing manager
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Oliver Bingham, marketing and new business developer at Studio Output, about creating compelling pitches, disproving
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
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
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
Adidas cannot own three stripes, says EU court
The brand has lost the right to trademark a symbol of three parallel lines appearing in “any direction”, on the basis that this is not unique to Adidas.
Battersea Power Station’s new campaign looks to “re-energise” site
The London icon has been given a new look by design consultancy Greenspace to coincide with its £9bn regeneration project.
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
New Designers returns with projects that tackle social issues
This year, the showcase of up-and-coming designers’ work challenges everything from ‘manspreading’ and loneliness in older people, to sustainability and smart phone addiction.
Oslo’s new identity is inspired by shapes of the city
Norway’s capital has been rebranded by design consultancy Creuna, which aims to strengthen links between the municipality and its citizens.
Design Museum celebrates 30 years with 30 new logos
Illustrators and designers including Quentin Blake, Frith Kerr and Antony Gormley have interpreted the number 30 for the museum’s birthday.
BT Group rebrands to show it’s not just about telecoms
London-based studio Red&White has given the global company a new identity in time for its 50th birthday, to increase awareness of its range of tech services, from cyber-security to digital