Design studios win more business by going against pitching requirements
Among other findings, results from the What Clients Think 2021 survey gives evidence to the idea “clients don’t always know what they want until they see it”.
Transport for London reveals “greenest ever” Piccadilly line trains
Designed by Siemens Mobility, the Inspiro boasts in-train air conditioning and will consume 20% less energy than the existing fleet from the 1970s.
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath on the design-led electric car brand’s ambitions
The German car designer turned CEO discusses Polestar’s design “secrets and mysteries”, driving less and the importance of unexpected collaborations.
World Book Day: designers reveal their favourite children’s book designs
To mark this year’s World Book Day – which celebrates reading for pleasure among schoolkids – we asked designers to pick their favourite children’s books.
Expo 2020 Dubai’s wayfinding weaves Middle East tradition with Western design
London studio Spaceagency has developed the wayfinding and signage system for the international event with the help of local craftspeople.
AR sign language book for children leads UK’s immersive tech boom
Ten immersive start-ups have been highlighted as part of a government digital scheme, spanning VR training to virtual collaboration solutions.
Illuminated River to light up five more London bridges
The second phase of the lighting installation project launches this spring to celebrate the capital’s landmarks with nods to sustainability.
Tré Seals wants to diversify design through typography
Seals set up foundry Vocal Type – which takes inspiration from past protest movements – in the hope of celebrating creatives of colour.
Offices redesigned as lab to process 10,000 Covid tests a day
KB Architects led the project to transform the office facility into a working lab within three months.
PriestmanGoode’s New Car envisions the future of autonomous ride-hailing
The design studio’s future-facing vehicle concept has Covid precautions and details inspired by the city of London.
How Ladybird’s classic nature books were updated for a new generation
Illustrator Natasha Durley discusses modernising the classic nature series, incorporating new features of the UK’s landscape and a “layered” technique.
Minnie Moll appointed as new Design Council chief executive
Moll, who has previously worked in advertising, design and innovation, will take up the role from 1 March.
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