Durex's "sex positive" rebrand introduces One Night Sans typeface
The British condom manufacturer’s new brand positioning supposedly takes a stand against “sexual taboos, stigmas and outdated, non-inclusive attitudes”.
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Behind the branding and unboxing of the new BBC game Nightfall
MERó has created the visual identity and promotional material for a new BBC app which seeks to provide children with a space to “vocalise” their fears.
Campari Soda redesign points to drink’s Milanese beginnings
The Italian aperitif has been given a new look and feel, including packaging design and wordmark, by Milan-based studio Robilant Associati.
Level up: Hidden UV feature revealed on Royal Mail gaming stamps
Spotted by a fan online, the additional feature on the stamp set launched last month was included to pay homage to the classic video game “Easter Egg”.
North gives the International Paralympic Committee an “energetic” identity
The IPC, which organises the Paralympic Game, has been given a new look in time for the summer games in Tokyo.
The Other Side: using graphic design to bridge the Brexit gap
A new book from GraphicDesign& is imploring the British public to listen to each other by presenting the arguments of both sides of the EU debate, hoping to “encourage empathy,
The new BrewDog identity – who designed it and how it was done
The independent brewer’s new look has been created with Made Thought and marks a change in the company’s positioning as it looks to embrace a more sustainable future.
Callaly is a femcare brand that resists “traditional girly” design cues
Design Bridge has branded Callaly, a tampon subscription service, with an identity that’s “graphical” and retains a “woman’s touch”.
“A land of opportunity when it comes to design”: an Indian design guide
Propelled by a mix of high-tech research, indigenous knowledge and political and global awareness, the design industry in India is thriving.
Can designers bring tech and the natural world closer together?
Two seemingly different themes are setting the agenda for 2020 but things get really interesting for designers when these worlds collide.
Royal Mail marks 200th anniversary of Royal Astronomical Society with new stamp set
Visions of the Universe celebrates the UK’s contributions to the field by featuring astronomical phenomena discovered and investigated by the country’s astronomers and astrophysicists.
“Journey of a night time”: designing for the night train renaissance
Overnight trains are the sleeper hits of the transport industry – with both vintage and modern appeal. How do you design for that newfound appeal?
Ragged Edge rebrands Airbnb hosting service as Houst
Professional hosting service Airsorted has been repositioned to “represent opportunity”, in a bid to become the genre-defining brand of its category.
How Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captured the “underworld” of bohemian Paris
Labelled as one of the pioneers of graphic design, the French creative known best for his posters for the Moulin Rouge Cabaret will be at the centre of the Victoria
Barnett Freedman "saw no difference between commercial work and fine art”
The first retrospective of the British mid-century designer uncovers his enduring influence, from royal stamp commissions to Guinness posters in pubs.
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in February
From fake love letter design, to a real-life wedding chapel at Fortnum & Mason, these are the design events to watch out for in February.
Design inspiration: the best projects from January
Pentagram’s rebrand of an internet password system, an adult-targeted CBD drink and a smart watch are some of our favourite projects from the past month.
Tripadvisor reveals new logo ahead of year-long identity refresh
Mother Design New York has begun a visual update for the advice-sharing website, starting with a simplified logo and “subtle” name change.
Royal Astronomical Society rebrand inspired by “vision and discovery”
The new identity, which has been led by London-based design studio Johnson Banks, seeks to “sensitively modernise” the 200-year-old organisation.
In-house teams: How Reuters Graphics visualises "catastrophic" world events
As part of our new series about in-house design teams, Simon Scarr, deputy editor of Reuters Graphics talks visualising catastrophe, global communication and Star Wars.
Limerick reveals new logo as part of “global” branding bid
M&C Saatchi has branded the Irish city and county in a strategy that emphasises both its European roots and relative proximity to America.
Camberwell adopts “distinct, relevant” new identity
Aiming to stand out from the likes of Peckham, Brixton and Dulwich, Studio Sutherland has designed a new identity for the south London area centring around the “Camberwell Brick”.
“Books remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant”: the enduring value of book design
Now in its 96th year, the annual 50 Books | 50 Covers competition aims to reward the best in book design — inside and out.
Monotype acquires London type foundry Fontsmith
The move will allow designers from both studios to “come together and serve customers in a much fuller way”, according to Monotype CEO Scott Landers.