London Design Festival unveils “disco façade” installation for King’s Cross
The latest announcements also include a “multi-sensory” exhibition inspired by the sea at Oxo Tower Wharf.
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How to become an: augmented and virtual reality developer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Pip Fazakerly, developer at virtual reality and 3D design firm Framework Creative, about animating virtual spines,
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”.
Ordnance Survey’s virtual gallery lets users explore Mars
The British mapping service has created an online “arts space” with maps depicting everything from the moon landing to football stadiums.
Detecting cancer to dementia care: how is AI being used to help patients?
Artificial intelligence tools can analyse huge amounts of public health data, spot trends in disease development and monitor people’s safety, all of which give doctors and nurses more time to
How to become a: lighting designer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Tim Routledge, founder at his own company, about the art of “painting with light”, dealing
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.
Creating Glastonbury’s Shangri-La out of landfill junk
We speak to Kaye Dunnings, creative director at the festival’s most crusading area, Shangri-La, about designing huge art installations from recycled electronics, protest art workshops and creating a “safe space”
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
What does Jony Ive’s departure mean for Apple?
Apple’s chief design officer is leaving after more than two decades to form his own design company. We speak to designers about Ive’s legacy at the technology giant, his
Jony Ive is leaving Apple to form his own design company
The company’s chief design officer announced that he is leaving later this year after more than two decades at the company.
How fashion is styling sustainability through product design
From seaweed shoes to synthetic spider silk, the fashion industry is finding inventive solutions to its sustainability crisis.
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.
Design inspiration: the best studio projects from May and June
A light-up smart keyboard, vagina-themed illustrations and a new exhibition celebrating 30 years of the Design Museum are some of our favourite projects from the last two months.
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in June
Learn about London’s street signs, visit an exhibition about brilliant craftswomen and find out whether you’ve won a coveted Design Week award.
Firefox focuses on fire and drops the fox in new branding
The internet browser has launched a new visual identity, which looks to reflect how it has expanded into other online services such as file-sharing, password protection and email checks for
NHS lets people take their own blood at home with new kit
Monitor My Health is a new paid-for venture from the NHS that allows patients to take blood at their convenience, send it to a lab for testing, then keep track
Viva La Vulva and Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller top D&AD Awards 2019
The annual, global awards scheme, which famously rewards its winners with black, yellow, graphite and wood pencils, has announced its 720 winners for this year.
Could an app help to prevent sexual and physical assault?
Bthere is a new tool that combines location-tracking, group-messaging and rewards to encourage young people to stick together on a night out and stay safe.
Sea Hero Quest: how a video game is helping to diagnose dementia
The University of East Anglia has delved into the “gamification of science” by developing an app and virtual reality game that gathers players’ spatial awareness data to help inform research
Design Week Awards 2019 – the shortlist in full
We’re excited to announce the full shortlist for our awards, which will take place on 20 June at the Science Museum’s new Illuminate space. You can buy tickets
Deezer rebrands to appear more “human and inviting”
The global music streaming platform, which competes with the likes of Spotify and Apple Music, has a new logo, as well as a new app and desktop design, which look