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Nomad develops identity for Sky Live’s AI-powered home workout app Mvmnt
The app’s green and orange gradient colour palette was chosen to “exude pulsating energy” while also indicating how well movements are being performed.
People People brings retro poolside aesthetic to Seattle restaurant Layers
The sandwich restaurant aims to invoke memories of “lakeside summer camps, picnics and classic striped beach towels” through its suite of playful illustrations.
Interior Inspiration: Design Week’s top retail, hospitality and workplace interiors
The National Portrait Gallery’s two new hospitality venues and an authentically designed Thai restaurant in Borough Market feature in this month’s top interior projects.
James Dyson announces 2023 international Dyson award winners
Each invention looks to solve a different global issue, including more efficient medical care in war and disaster zones and weather-related environmental issues that affect energy consumption.
Christmas window displays 2023: festive theatre and classic winter tales
Whether futuristic fashion modelled by Bauble-head mannequins or festive food with a mind of its own, this year’s Christmas windows displays will not disappoint.
How “small incremental gains” can make designs more sustainable
Pearlfisher materials and sustainability lead Suzy Shelley speaks on “the power of marginal gains” and how designers can encourage clients to make small but effective changes.
Lukecharles overhauls Cats Protection identity to bring “authority” to the brand
An “elegant feline form” has been incorporated into the wordmark while “unique feline touches” feature in the bespoke headline font.
New platform launches to help web designers navigate accessibility guidelines
The website is intended to offer web designers and developers clear instructions to make websites accessible for as many people as possible.
Koto overhauls music streaming service Deezer’s identity with pulsating logo
The heart logo has two “dynamic states” to mirror the experience of listening to music and is made up of rounded forms that inspired bespoke headline typeface Deezer Sans.
Science Museum seeks lead designer for major gallery and exhibition project
The new Horizons Gallery has been afforded an estimated budget of £3.3 million – £3.7 million, with a fee of £274,000.
Soapbox refreshes brand and website for The National Centre for Social Research
The type-led identity and new website looks to foreground the organisation’s purpose as well as key findings from its published research.
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