Notpla and H&M recycling machine scoop top Cannes Lions design prizes
The week-long annual awards for creativity has announced its design awards, with top prizes going to sustainable projects.
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O Street turns to tartan in rebrand of craft beer Stewart Brewing
The Glasgow design studio has attempted to modernise the craft brewery while incorporating the brand’s Scottish heritage.
National Museums Liverpool’s “energetic” rebrand seeks to unite seven venues
Design studio SomeOne has rebranded the museum group – comprising seven venues in the Liverpool area – in an attempt to renew its focus.
Dom&Ink: “It’s rare to feel completely uncompromised as a queer illustrator”
The illustrator, who has four books under his belt and clients like Little Mix and Drag Race UK, talks brands during Pride, developing his style and the importance of drawing
UEFA Europa League rebrands alongside new Conference League launch
The new look for the two leagues has been developed by Turquoise branding studio, and will be used across broadcast, communications, stadiums and more.
Live-streaming app Yubo reveals “non-judgemental” rebrand
Design studio Koto has rebranded the social media platform – intended for those aged between 12-25 – with a focus on community.
Casson Mann “rebuilds” Nottingham Castle with focus on Robin Hood legend
The work is part of a £30 million project to restore the castle, and includes six new galleries, an outdoor interpretation and two immersive experiences.
Sports Direct’s flagship store redesigns with a “grass roots” approach
The One Off has reimagined the brand’s central London outlet with AR installations and fixtures and fittings made of recycled mannequins.
Latest features
Charlotte Perriand’s life in design: “She refused to confine women to a closed kitchen”
We take a look at the life and work of 20th century French designer Charlotte Perriand, whose modernist career is the subject of a blockbuster new Design Museum exhibition.
First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”
The V&A’s new permanent gallery, which tracks design from 1900 to now, aims to broaden the horizon with under-celebrated names and the help of Kim Kardashian’s selfies.
Why designers need to consider accessibility in type
The intricacies of creative projects often pose access challenges for those who struggle to read – how can designers reconcile creativity with accessibility?
Kelly Hoppen: “As a designer, you need to be ahead, no matter what”
The British interior designer discusses her Eastern influence, funk music and the importance of the home after a year of staying in.
Designers are helping hard seltzer brands reach millennial and Gen-Z audiences
As the seltzer drinks sector becomes mainstream, design studios are tapping into ‘fauxstalgia’ and gender-neutral branding to appeal to a younger audience.
Ending planned obsolescence is a “brilliant opportunity” for designers
New regulation offers brand, product and retail designers a chance to innovate, argues Landor & Fitch industrial design lead Jack Holloway.
The 2021 Design Week graduate show guide
This year we’re expecting a mix of in person and online graduate shows as the country emerges from lockdown – here is our guide to what’s on offer.
First look: London Design Biennale 2021
The third edition of the festival – themed around resonance – puts a spotlight on materiality, racial issues and designing in an age of crisis.
Latest careers advice
“We forgot what a five-day week was like”: how design studios are taking on flexible work
From recharge days to Fridays off and flexible hours, we speak to studios about how they are rethinking the working week.
Is university the only way to get into design?
Several factors might deter would be design students from university so we spoke to experts about how else they can break into the industry.
In-house teams and design consultancies: how to get the best out of each other
In-house and studio-based designers share their tips for working together to ensure that “no one feels imposed upon” and “valuable experience is shared”.
Everything to know about virtual design internships
As designers and interns reveal what they’ve learnt from a year of virtual work placements, we look at why they may be here to stay.