Airbnb brings Jony Ive on board to design “future” of company
The former chief of design at Apple has teamed up with the property rental service to create “the next generation of Airbnb products and services”.
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Beazley Designs of the Year showcases coronavirus responses and social tensions
The annual awards exhibition aims to highlight the diverse design reponses to world events, from self-sanitising door handles to Stormzy’s police vest.
RNIB launches a pregnancy test concept for women with sight loss
The institute’s prototype hopes to provide greater privacy and usability for women with sight loss finding out their results.
In-house teams: how Duolingo designs to make language education “universal”
As part of our series looking at in-house design teams, we talk to the heads of art and design about harnessing the creativity of illustrators, graphic designers and product designers.
Einride launches self-driving electric freight truck
The driverless vehicles will come in four different models, which can transport freight around various locations, from factory facilities to motorways.
Debunking myths about in-house design teams
The leaders of creative teams at Channel 4, Pentland Brands and Specsavers discuss the realities of working in-house, from budgets and talent, to stigma and internal relations.
Can drones take off as a delivery service?
Long seen as a potential delivery system, drones have been enjoying renewed attention during the pandemic – though obstacles remain.
Design inspiration: the best projects from September
Some of the most inspiring projects from the month include heat-reactive stamps with a hidden message and a mycelium “living coffin”.
“Our isolation makes us resourceful”: a New Zealand design guide
As part of our series exploring countries’ design cultures, we look at how the island nation’s close-knit community is intent on challenging tradition.
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A Design Week report: State of Prototyping 2020
This free-to-access report by Design Week in partnership with Framer is the first global survey commissioned to investigate the benefits and effectiveness of digital prototyping.
How Morrama is rethinking the life cycle of mobile phones
The studio’s Renew concept aims to create phones that are “upgradable” rather than replaceable, which could have financial and environmental benefits.
“It’s not a fluffy bubble full of concepts”: Inside Ford’s Innovation Lab
We speak with Usha Raghavachari, director of D-Ford’s London innovation lab, about human-centred design, getting to know customers in forensic detail, and calling “babies” ugly.
Maserati reveals new logo to launch “modern” era
The Italian car company has revealed a new symbol, range of badges and wordmark as part of a “contemporary” restyling of the brand.
Revolutionary car tyre named as James Dyson Award UK winner 2020
The top national prize for the UK has been awarded to a solution that aims to reduce the amount of microplastic air pollution caused by car tyres.
Samsung’s design drive to “make new technology relevant”
We speak to a principal Samsung designer to find out how the company is using advancements in tech to create “meaningful” changes in consumers’ lives.
The design world comes together to celebrate the life and work of Sir Terence Conran
Designers have been paying tribute to the late designer, who was responsible for creating and popularising many of the home comforts we’ve come to love.
This tech brand takes aim at the “disposable culture” of phone accessories
Nolii wants to change the way people buy and view tech accessories through an emphasis on smarter design and sustainable materials.
Could AI continue artists’ legacies after their deaths?
Urbancoolab has designed an AI programme that has studied and replicated the style of the late Jean-Michel Basquiat, but what this could mean for the future of creativity?
London Design Festival 2020 reveals big names for talks programme
Es Devlin, Paula Scher and Neri Oxman are among the line up for this year’s Global Design Forum, with panels, discussions and workshops taking place online.
NHS launches £800 million tender for digital solutions framework
The tender will award contracts to up to 12 different suppliers, with work covering digital platforms and infrastructure, product development and data services.
Arup designs open source handwashing station for schools
The Jengu hand-washing station is designed to help stop the spread of COVID-19 as children return to the classroom from their lockdown learning and summer holidays.
Design inspiration: the best projects from August
From an online carnival, to coronavirus solutions and a peaceful reimagining of violent flags, designers’ creative offerings in August were diverse. Here’s what caught our eye.
Lego and Ikea partner on a playful storage solution for kids and adults
The Bygglek collection aims to “remove the barriers to plays in daily life” and create a product that people of all ages can enjoy.
LG reveals battery-powered face mask with built-in air purifier
Branded as a “wearable air purifier”, the soon-to-be launched product aims to make “breathing effortless” with two HEPA filters.