D&AD reveals “more personalised” and digital-only 2021 annual
The 59th edition of the design and advertising body’s annual has an editorial slant, and has been designed by Studio Dumbar.
London Design Festival 2021 – exhibitions and trade shows guide
From upcycled cabinets to a spotlight on Baltic design, we run down the can’t-miss exhibitions and trade shows at this year’s London Design Festival.
ClubZero’s closed loop design system wages war on single use plastic
The new look ClubZero hopes to offer an alternative to single-use plastics with a simple design system, which encourages consumers to borrow reusable cups and bowls.
Moves & changes – design industry news
The latest moves, changes and appointments happening across the design industry.
Design Museum launches entrepreneurs scheme for underrepresented designers
The 8-week Entrepreneurs Hub will mentor creatives who “may have felt locked out of design opportunities in the past”.
“A safe space to do risky things”: a Canadian design guide
While its design landscape benefits from some famous stereotypes, Canada is also reckoning with its Indigenous history to offer new industry insights.
Preview: Design China Beijing pushes sustainability amid climate crisis concerns
With installations that reimagine tradition and highlight waste, the festival aims to showcase sustainability in one of the world’s most industrial nations.
“Long hours don’t make you a better creative”: top tips for design graduates
LA-based designer Paul Woods has mined his professional and personal experience to create a “straight-talking” handbook for design grads.
Manchester City Council seeks designers for £25 million public realm project
The wide-ranging redevelopment of Piccadilly Gardens will include a children’s playground, pedestrianised areas, new lighting and wayfinding.
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in August
We’re rounded up the best things to see and do this month, from disability-friendly museum visits to navigating the post-grad years of design.
Landscape’s “optimistic” rebrand of COVID testing and vaccine start-up Curative
The studio has crafted an Americana-inspired identity for Curative, which has administered almost two million vaccines in the past year.
Cubitts launches app that allows people to try on glasses from home
The spectacle company’s new app creates a 3D scan of users’ faces and suggests the best frames in a range of colours and technical customisations.
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