Design Museum’s new exhibition offers an “intimate connection” with Amy Winehouse
Two immersive installations at Amy: Beyond the Stage from set designer Chiara Stephenson seek to show a different side of the troubled singer.
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Design events to catch in December
As the year draws to a close, here is our pick of festive and not-so-festive design events that are not to be missed in December.
Dyson opens virtual reality store for customers to test out products at home
The platform draws on many of the visualisation and simulation technologies that Dyson designers use during their development process, according to the company.
Design, Climate, Action: is it possible to design low carbon impact digital services?
In the first of a new series on sustainable design we look at how designers are considering “carbon-conscious” approaches to digital platforms.
These wearable design concepts realise what a metaverse might look like
The future may be out of this world but it could look a lot like the present, according to a set of concepts reflecting on the future of wearables.
Design events to catch in November
A mix of in-person and online events are planned for November, keeping you inspired and up-to-speed with everything from sustainability to commercial interiors.
Explore our pick of pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai
As Expo 2020 opens in the Middle East, we run down some of our favourite pavilions – featuring DIY spaceships and the world’s largest passenger lift.
In-house teams: a Microsoft design director on bridging industrial design and UX
We speak with Christina Koehn about how a team of 2000 designers works effectively and the challenges of designing ubiquitous, mass market products for a wide range of users.
Paris’s new travel app lets people “start their day with a Bonjour”
Sid Lee has designed the illustrative branding for RATP’s new app, which aims to simplify everyday journeys for Parisians.
What’s next for office design?
As employees learn to adapt to new ways of working, designers weigh in on how office spaces can help them adjust.
New Science Museum gallery will be a “visually dazzling” tribute to technicians
Opening in 2022, the Technicians Gallery will celebrate the often behind-the-scenes workers and this is what we know about the design so far.
Es Devlin-designed UK pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai revealed
The 20m-high cone structure – made of cross laminated timbers – invites visitors to “donate words” which form a continuous poem.
Design events to catch in October
A mixture of in-person and online events are slated for this month, covering topics like craft, innovation, furniture and sustainability.
Design inspiration: our favourite projects from September
From a purifying algae playground to imaginative bottle designs, these are some of the projects that caught our attention this month.
Volvo updates logo for an “electrified” and digital future
The Swedish manufacturers has unveiled a flat logo redesign, as part of a wider brand update intended to tie into ongoing automotive trends.
Space10 and Ikea’s Everyday Experiments “take us beyond the home without leaving it”
Among the projects is a spatial audio technique that turns your living room into St Paul’s Cathedral and an AR app that fills your interiors with flowers.
In-house teams: TfL on why “the whole city is really a canvas”
We speak with Transport for London designers about how they are using the organisation’s rich design history to help people navigate the city in new ways.
A first look at the V&A’s installations for London Design Festival 2021
After a year off because of the pandemic, the museum is back with a slate of projects and installations for 2021 covering everything from climate change to AI.
This Templo project for the UN shows the interconnected nature of world disasters
The London-based studio has developed an identity for the Interconnected Disaster Risks 2020/2021 report using composite graphics.
20 years on, Stufish reveals Britney Spears’ I’m A Slave 4 U set design secrets
The “historic” set took just three weeks to design and build, and remains a memorable moment in pop culture history, but how was it done?
Design inspiration: our favourite projects from August
From a “playground of sound” in Mayfair to a ‘90s-inspired arcade game, these were some of the projects that caught our eye this month.
Design events to check out in September
As we approach autumn, September brings with it several not-to-be-missed design events, including the 19th edition of London Design Festival.
How social media filters are designed
We speak with self-taught AR developer Vivian Galinari about her career journey, and how she marries tech with creativity to go viral online.
Alphabetical’s wayfinding and AR app hopes to bring Thamesmead nature reserves to life
The design studio has created multisensory installations and app in an attempt to engage children with their local surroundings.