Diversity versus inclusivity: do we understand the differences?
Design experts met at Clerkenwell Design Week to look at the nuances of diversity and inclusion, how to embrace them and why they make business sense.
Latest news
D&AD has revealed the winners of its 2022 Awards
An inclusive photography feature from Google scooped one of the top prizes at this year’s celebration.
B&B’s rebrand of Border Biscuits looks to embrace the company’s family values
Bold colours and a new typeface replace the previous branding’s more traditional, muted style.
Design Bridge helps RHS reposition around growth
The studio drew inspiration from the typography and botanical images found in the RHS Lindley Library.
Moves & changes – design industry news
All the latest moves and changes happening across the design industry.
Intermission branding calls time on unsustainable coffee
Witty roast names and animated illustrations encourage customers to take a break and consider the journey of coffee from plant to cup.
Dn&co’s branding for property network ARC is inspired by graph theory
As part of its work for the science-focused real estate network, Dn&co crafted a generative code-based tool.
York City FC’s redesigned crest pays homage to the club’s 100-year history
Designer Christopher Payne has worked with the club and its fans to craft a special edition crest and kit for the side’s 100-year anniversary.
Latest features
Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s recent stand-outs from the hospitality sector
From an orbital-inspired bar to a restaurant-club hybrid space, these hospitality projects have caught our attention lately.
How the Elizabeth line was designed
The inside track of everything you need to know about the new railway, from temperature-controlled train carriages to a regal visual identity.
Could musical instruments be reimagined to make them more accessible?
Design Partners researcher Anusia Grennell shares insight into the world of musical instrument design and tips on establishing a more inclusive approach.
Picks of the month: design events to catch in May
Both London Craft Week and Clerkenwell Design Week kick off this month, while a design podcast returns with a space focus.
Design inspiration: our favourite projects from April
Some recent stand-outs from the design world include identity work for the V&A’s menswear exhibition and a showcase of female type designers.
Behind the veil: Tom Lloyd on why VR tech needs a rethink
Pearson Lloyd’s Tom Lloyd considers why the metaverse is offputting for many and how the barriers to entry might be lowered.
Are too many apps for children “dangerous by design?”
Big Motive content designer Rachel Orr looks at where the dangers are and shares tips for designers on how to design digital services which help protect children.
The Design Museum’s football exhibition tackles the world’s most popular sport
Football: Designing the Beautiful Game traces the rise of football to global phenomenon, and the design story behind it.
Latest careers advice
Will design studios embrace the four-day work week?
A four-day week can lead to afternoon epiphanies and an improved life-work balance, though there are complexities for designers considering the transition.
Everything designers need to know about mentorships
We speak to both mentors and mentees to find out what benefits mentorship programmes offer, and how to get the best out of them.
“They only show part of the story”: how designers really feel about portfolios
Following an article earlier this month that saw design leaders from Deliveroo and Ikea call out “old-fashioned” portfolios, we asked designers what they think is the best way to showcase
“Long hours don’t make you a better creative”: top tips for design graduates
LA-based designer Paul Woods has mined his professional and personal experience to create a “straight-talking” handbook for design grads.