5 important things that happened in design this week
We looked at what to expect from this year’s London Design Festival, and Apple launched its new iPhone – the important design news from the last seven days.
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News, views and analysis on the latest product and industrial design stories, covering transport, tech products and homewares.
5 must-see exhibitions
As LDF returns to the capital this September, we’ll be taking a look at some of the key events to look forward to in a series of previews. Next on
5 must-see talks
As LDF returns to the capital this September, we’ll be taking a look at some of the key events to look forward to in a series of previews. Next on
Design Council Spark finalists create products to help those with arthritis
The annual Design Council programme will help to take 10 products to market, including tools to make gardening more comfortable and using door keys easier.
Apple unveils all-glass iPhone X with facial recognition
The tech company has revealed three new iPhones along with a new Apple Watch.
Pentatonic to cut waste by making furniture out of old smartphones
The company aims to cut down “environmental damage” and plastic production by recycling existing products rather than making new ones from scratch.
5 must-see trade shows
As LDF returns to the capital this September, we’ll be taking a look at some of the key events to look forward to in a series of previews. Next on
5 important things that happened in design this week
From an exhibition on Jewish émigré designers to a new look for dating site eharmony, we round up the news from the last seven days.
Expandable kids clothing design wins UK James Dyson Award
RCA graduate Ryan Yasin is aiming to tackle the issue of sustainability in the clothing industry with the pleated fabric design, which gradually stretches out as the child wearing it
Jewish Museum explores designs of refugees who fled Nazi rule
Designs on Britain will look at the positive impact Jewish designers have made on British life since the 1940s, celebrating creations such as Tate & Lyle’s branding and the Rayleigh
Fitbit Ionic smartwatch could rival Apple and Samsung
The fitness brand has moved into smartphone territory with its new watch, which can download apps, play music and complete contactless payments, alongside tracking steps and calories.
Volkswagen reimagines VW camper van design classic for the 21st century
The car manufacturer’s I.D Buzz Microbus bears a striking resemblance to its original camper van made popular during the 1960s Hippie era, but is now all-electric.
Motorola could be developing a self-repairing phone screen
A patent filed by the company reveals a mobile with thermal elements embedded into the screen, which would heat it up and fill any cracks if it became damaged.
Royal Mail celebrates classic British toys with new stamp series
Consultancy Interabang has designed the set of stamps, which feature 10 of the most famous toys created in Britain from the last 100 years, including Space Hopper and Spirograph.
5 important things that happened in design this week
The BBC unveiled its own typeface, the Beazley Designs of the Year shortlist was announced and we looked back at 25 years of design in the Premier League – the
Waymo’s self-driving car could bend to reduce crash impact
A patent filed by the Google-owned autonomous vehicle company shows how sensors in its cars could be used to detect a collision with a pedestrian or cyclist, and soften the
Shortlist revealed for Design Museum’s Beazley Designs of the Year
Spanning everything from graphics to transport design, the 10th iteration of the annual awards and exhibition includes a search and rescue drone that assists refugees and the national place branding
Nolii smartphone accessory kit looks to “reduce the stress of tech”
Layer has designed the kit of five, multi-purpose products, including a two-in-one charger and USB stick, and a phone case that turns into a fitness band and wallet.
Thomas Heatherwick-designed Garden Bridge scrapped
Chairman of The Garden Bridge Trust Lord David Abersoch and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan sound off with final words as a decision is made to pull the plug on
5 important things that happened in design this week
Martin Roth died at 62, the World Illustration Awards announced its winners and we looked at the design of the new Morrissey film – the news from the last seven
New machine tests safety of hospital equipment by pretending to be human
The PatSim200 has been designed as a “patient in your pocket”, simulating human behaviour to help biomedical engineers test equipment such as blood pressure machines.
How to stop procurement teams from strangling the creative process
Spy Studio founder and creative director Simon Clark advises on how consultancies and in-house procurement teams can work better together.
How the new Morrissey biopic England is Mine was designed
We speak to director Mark Gill and the designers at The Chase who worked together on the design of a new film dramatising the life of the young Morrissey.
London Design Festival unveils design districts and destinations for 2017
The festival will see installations, exhibitions and talks at hubs across the city, including existing design districts like Clerkenwell and Shoreditch, and new additions such as Mayfair.