Ikea Art Event 2017 poster collection, by various illustrators
Ikea has launched a new limited edition collection of art in-store which aims to make art more accessible to the every-day person. The Art Event 2017 series of 12 posters
UK cultural institutions see 7.2% increase in visitor numbers
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions’ (ALVA) annual report on its members’ visitor figures also indicates that the 10 most-visited attractions in 2016 were all in London, including Somerset House
Design Week Awards 2017 judges announced
Find out who we’ve selected to be part of our panel of expert judges and remember you have until 29 March to enter the Design Week Awards.
Research reveals 70% of clients expect designers to free pitch
The What Clients Think 2017 report surveys over 450 design clients, and shows that while the majority do not expect to pay for pitches, nearly 90% see design as important to
D&AD Festival 2017 reveals visual identity
The Beautiful Meme has designed the festival’s branding, which is based around a series of colourful animations using the classic D&AD pencil.
Eat 17 branding, by Together Design
Together Design has designed the visual identity for grocery store and restaurant concept Eat 17, which currently has three sites in the UK. The identity features a bright colour palette
5 products from the Wearable Technology Show to look out for in 2017
We look at some of the key designs launched at this year’s Wearable Technology Show in London, including an augmented reality simulation of operations designed to be used by surgeons
Design Week Awards 2017 deadline extended
You now have a couple more weeks to enter the Design Week Awards, which is back with a bunch of new awards alongside our most popular categories. It’s time to
Budget 2017: What does it mean for designers?
We take a closer look at the budget and what it means for designers – small business owners may benefit from reduced corporation tax but there is a tax hike
ABCD’17 covers of the year, by various
The Academy of British Cover Design (ABCD) has revealed the winners of its annual cover design competition, ABCD’17. The winners were selected from 10 categories including Children’s; Young Adult; SciFi/Fantasy;
5 design things to look out for in March 2017
This month, you can explore the architecture and propaganda posters of Soviet Russia, show Pentagram designers your portfolio and brush up on your logo knowledge.
Pantone launches £75 magazine to help designers make colour choices
The high-end, biannual print magazine is aimed at industry professionals working in graphics, branding, interiors, fashion and product design.
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