V&A set to open gallery in China in 2017
The gallery will focus on 20th and 21st century international design, and is being built by Japanese architect Maki and Associates.
Pantone names Greenery as 2017 colour of the year
The yellow-green shade has been chosen to represent “restoration, renewal and hope” in light of a politically turbulent past year.
New Blood 2017 campaign, by The Beautiful Meme
The Beautiful Meme has designed the campaign for D&AD New Blood 2017, We Need New Blood, which addresses various imbalances and inequalities in the industry, such as gender inequality and lack of
Book preview: British Rail Design 1948-97 by David Lawrence
We run an exclusive extract from David Lawrence’s new book, which looks at the design successes and failures of Britain’s rail system over the course of the 20th century.
D&AD New Blood Awards 2017 opens for entries
Design and Art Direction (D&AD) has announced its briefs for the next edition of its student and graduate awards New Blood, which have been set by partners including Arjowiggins and
Designs unveiled for new £57 million Statue of Liberty Museum
The new museum is due to open in New York in 2019, and hopes to see 4.3 million annual visitors.
Jaywing creates branding for cultural initiative Hull 2017
Hull is set to celebrate its status as UK City of Culture in 2017, and has a new visual identity system to match.
NHS to launch new website for patients in 2017
The National Health Service’s digital team is set to redesign the NHS.uk website with the aim of making it a one-stop-shop for patients.
Apple unveils “water resistant” iPhone 7 with wireless headphones
The new model also has a longer battery life and is accompanied by the launch of Apple’s new AirPod headphones.
Remembering designer Michael Thompson (27 March 1958 – 15 August 2016)
Jon Daniel looks back on the rich life and career of designer Michael Thompson, who was the subject of his Four Corners column in 2013.
7 ways to sell design to your clients
Design business advisor John Scarrott looks at how a softer sell with clients goes a long way and why a nuanced approach can help build better consultancy-client relationships.
Prada Spring/Summer 2017 Fashion Show Space, by AMO
Dutch architect firm AMO has created a nightclub-esque show space for Prada’s Spring/Summer 2017 collections in Milan. It was installed at the Fondazione Prada complex that was completed
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