The world’s first cat-inspired font
The design was conceived as part of the roll out for cat food subscription brand, Smalls.
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News, views and analysis on the latest product and industrial design stories, covering transport, tech products and homewares.
Can design fix the funeral industry's sustainability crisis?
From burial pods to liquid cremation, we look at the people designing more sustainable ways to die.
Rolls-Royce Bespoke: designing for a luxury brand
As Rolls-Royce makes a leap into high-end lifestyle products, we catch up with head of bespoke Gavin Hartley to find out how his design team works and where the brand
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”.
Design inspiration: the best studio projects from July
Reinterpretations of Robin Day chairs, a handy primer on Northern city names and a digital identity for a Rwandan girls empowerment magazine are some of our favourite design projects this
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
Filling hospitals with art reduces patient stress, anxiety and pain
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has found that the mental health and experiences of those receiving intrusive examinations, surgery, chemotherapy and emergency care are improved when visual art is installed.
NASA astronaut designs lightweight luggage for space
The suitcase aimed at space tourists weighs just 900g and can stick itself to walls in zero gravity.
London’s Microsoft store opens with “maximum flexibility” in mind
The new store — conceived by design and architectural practice Gensler — has a gaming lounge, multi-purpose Community Theatre and a McLaren sports car on the ground floor.
How the food industry is serving up sustainability
From vegan vending machines to zero plastic takeaways, the food industry is finding inventive solutions to its plastic problem.
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
Action for Children reveals new “friendlier” brand identity
Cheltenham-based consultancy ArthurSteenHorneAdamson (ASHA) worked with the children’s charity on a new logo, tone of voice and branded products.
Royal Mail reveals stamp series which celebrates “curious” UK customs
The Curious Customs collection – created by London-based design studio NB – depicts traditions from cheese rolling to bog snorkelling.
Design Museum at 30: its most important moments from history
As the London-based cultural institution turns 30 this year, we look back at its story, from its beginnings as a small space in the basement of the V&A museum, its
Redesigning the Bible for the millennial generation
Inspired by independent magazines, California-based start-up Alabaster is attempting to bring the religious text to younger audiences.
Could this respirator prevent deaths in future fire outbreaks?
Rimal Bhatt’s “streamlined” respirator, which uses radio frequency to track when people have evacuated a building, was designed after the Grenfell fire.
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.
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
11 products which defined Apple’s history
During his 27 year tenure as Apple’s chief design officer, Sir Jony Ive oversaw the design of some of the world’s most recognisable products – as well as some quickly-withdrawn
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in July
This month, you can suss out the brightest up-and-coming creative talent at D&AD New Blood Festival, learn about how the industry is dealing with gender equality and delve into the
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.
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.