Tech in 2016 – robots that care, bendy screens, modular cars…
As Las Vegas tech show CES gets under way we look at some of the innovations which will make an impact this year.
Design in 2016 – what will branding look like?
As part of our series on the future of design in 2016, Rufus Leonard executive creative director James Ramsden looks at what will happen in branding over the next 12 months.
Design in 2016 – what will the retail sector look like?
As part of our series on the future of design in 2016, Household managing director Julie Oxberry looks at what will happen in retail design over the next 12 months.
2016 calendar, by To The Point
To The Point is releasing a 2016 calendar as the consultancy marks its 25th anniversary. The calendar is based around a silver theme – to represent the 25th, or silver,
Dying apps and writing reviews with your heartbeat – digital design in 2016
As design groups Frog and Fjord both publish their digital and tech predictions for 2016, we look at some of the predictions they make for designers next year.
Sweet 2016, by Supple Studio and Jim Davies
Writer Jim K Davies and Supple Studio have collaborated on a confectionery-themed wall calendar for 2016. Supple Studio says: “Each month features a relevant sweet, illustrated in a bold, reductive
Designers pick their own colour of the year for 2016
15-3919 Serenity and 13-1520 Rose Quartz were chosen as Pantone’s ‘Colour of the Year’ for 2016 so we asked designers which colour they think will best represent 2016.
Pantone names two colours of the year for 2016…
15-3919 Serenity and 13-1520 Rose Quartz are named as colours of the year in response, apparently, to consumers’ search for well-being and mindfulness as an antidote to the chaos of
6 alternative ways to fund your design business
This week, the Creative Industries Federation has released Creative Industries – Routes to Finance: a guide that aims to help arts and creative businesses find funding. While it looks at
6 tips for a great agency website – and examples of some of the best
Tom Webster of The Future Factory looks at some of the best consultancy websites around and highlights what makes them successful.
DBA announces 2016 Design Effectiveness Awards shortlist
A total of 61 projects have been shortlisted for the awards ceremony next year.
Max Mara SS16 branding, by Brian Grimwood
Illustrator Brian Grimwood has created the visual identity for Italian fashion brand Max Mara’s SS16 collection. Grimwood, founder at Central Illustration Agency, has based his illustrations on a maritime theme,
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