Will design studios embrace the four-day work week?
A four-day week can lead to afternoon epiphanies and an improved life-work balance, though there are complexities for designers considering the transition.
D&AD has revealed the winners of its 2022 Awards
An inclusive photography feature from Google scooped one of the top prizes at this year’s celebration.
Moves & changes – design industry news
All the latest moves and changes happening across the design industry.
How the Elizabeth line was designed
The inside track of everything you need to know about the new railway, from temperature-controlled train carriages to a regal visual identity.
Could musical instruments be reimagined to make them more accessible?
Design Partners researcher Anusia Grennell shares insight into the world of musical instrument design and tips on establishing a more inclusive approach.
How Uncommon produced Nick Cave’s This Much I Know to Be True
Nils Leonard on taking a creative backseat for the Australian singer’s latest project, and why Uncommon was well-adapted for its first film venture.
Morrama’s biodegradable COVID testing kit seeks to address plastic waste problem
The kit, which uses recyclable paper pulp, is also designed with greater usability in mind.
Picks of the month: design events to catch in May
Both London Craft Week and Clerkenwell Design Week kick off this month, while a design podcast returns with a space focus.
Yuri Suzuki’s The Ambient Machine lets you compose your own background noise
The sound designer’s new device lets people create a fully customisable sound scape according to their mood.
Museum of the Home’s new wayfinding system pays tribute to a staple domestic material
The work for the Grade I listed space builds on Dn&co’s previous identity update for the museum in 2019.
Methane-capturing cow collar and chemical-free textile scoop Terra Carta top prize
Further winners of the environmental design competition include a microplastic-capturing tyre product and regenerative seed pods.
Design studios are struggling to influence clients at the top level
Though design studios are trusted to tackle topical challenges, very few can penetrate the top levels at a client’s company, according to a new report.
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Diversity versus inclusivity: do we understand the differences?
Design experts met at Clerkenwell Design Week to look at the nuances of diversity and inclusion, how to embrace them and why they make business sense.
B&B’s rebrand of Border Biscuits looks to embrace the company’s family values
Bold colours and a new typeface replace the previous branding’s more traditional, muted style.
Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s recent stand-outs from the hospitality sector
From an orbital-inspired bar to a restaurant-club hybrid space, these hospitality projects have caught our attention lately.
Design Bridge helps RHS reposition around growth
The studio drew inspiration from the typography and botanical images found in the RHS Lindley Library.
