Pentagram’s Emily Oberman designs new Warner Bros. identity
The project, which centres around an updated “WB” shield, aims to lay the groundwork for the company’s future ahead of its centenary in 2023.
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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.
The Netherlands reveals new identity and drops "Holland" for good
The updated international logo is a “true reflection of the Dutch mentality” and is central to a brand strategy based around openness, inventiveness and inclusivity.
Times Literary Supplement adopts new “TLS” identity
The redesign aims to attract “new, younger and more culturally diverse audiences” to the 118-year-old magazine, while avoiding confusion with The Times newspaper.
Typeface inspired by Berlin Wall marks 30 years since its fall
Developed and launched by Heimat Berlin, the typeset uses original graffiti scrawled on the Wall during its 28-year history.
Designers on Dark Mode: “I can’t see it going anywhere”
The latest iOS update came with a Dark Mode feature for iPhones and native apps, which inverts screen displays, from black writing on a white background to white writing on
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
Royal Mail unveils 2019 Christmas stamps
This year’s designs have been created by Charlie Smith Design, alongside paper-cutting duo Hari and Deepti.
The W.E.B. Du Bois infographics which challenged racism in 1900
House of Illustration’s exhibition W.E.B. Du Bois: Charting Black Lives includes all 63 of the celebrated essayist’s little-known graphic work.
Everything you need to know (for now) about the Designers’ Republic
The new book AZTDR, published by Unit Editions, looks at 33 years of the studio’s history from Sheffield-based music labels to Coca-Cola and Nike.
Nuffield Health’s new visual system aims to create a “connected health journey”
The not-for-profit — the country’s biggest healthcare charity — also researches and advises on national medical issues.
NASA creative team shares its “out of this world” design secrets
From the meatball, to the worm and now Artemis, graphic designers at NASA have branded the face of space travel for decades.
Design inspiration: the best projects from October
From a law firm rebrand based on “murmurations” to an inventive use of drowned bicycles, these are some of our favourite projects from the last month.
YO! repositions to focus on the “wonders of Japanese cuisine”
The Japanese restaurant chain has refreshed its brand identity and rolled out new retail experiences in a bid to “remain relevant”.
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in November
This month Design Manchester turns seven, Anglia Ruskin University is telling tales with tech and Es Devlin is talking us through her latest installation.
Illustrators unite behind fundraiser to save world’s rainforests
Breathe Easy is a month-long fundraiser dedicated to giving people a tangible way to do their bit to save the rainforest.
How did arcade games impact typography?
A new book, from Monotype designer Toshi Omagari, celebrates the underappreciated world of arcade game typography.
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.
Barnbrook designs Rihanna’s new autobiography
According to the London-based designers, Rihanna’s eponymous book took two years to design.
Protest by design: the creatives performing acts of political sedition
Designers are taking over communication systems and promoting what they see as urgent political messages, walking a legal tightrope in the process. But who are they and why do they
New £20 polymer note design released
The banknote will feature artist JMW Turner and is thought to be the “most secure” ever produced.
Young’s Brewery given rebrand with “attitude”
The new look, developed by Cornwall-based designers Kingdom & Sparrow, aims to get the “newer generation of beer drinkers” engaged with the heritage beer brand.
Five talents to look out for at The London Illustration Fair 2019
The fair returns to London for its sixth year in November, here Design Week talks to curator and co-founder Alastair Eland about the ones to watch at this year’s event.
Breast Cancer Now rebrand puts patient and family experience “at its heart”
Headed by brand consultancy Wolff Olins, the updated visual identity features a new bespoke handwritten typeface, a colour palette and graphics.
Design inspiration: the best projects from September
From a women’s charity rebrand to a banana-based visual identity for a food market, these are some of our favourite projects from the last month.