DesignStudio gives Borussia Dortmund fans acute new identity
The German football club has a new identity positioned around the 34º angle of its stadium stands to retell the “compelling story” of a club powered by its fans’ devotion.
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Out of Place Studio designs playful identity for National Education Nature Park
For a Natural History Museum-led climate education scheme, the studio shaped an identity inspired by the joy of exploring nature featuring paper-cut style illustrations.
Where is the design industry in terms of right to repair?
With right to repair rising on the agenda we spoke to the Restart Project, designers and the Design Council about barriers from understanding and skills to legislation.
Should we take the skateboard seriously as a design object?
Looking to put the skateboard on the same level “as a Dieter Rams clock” Jonathan Olivares – and other skateboarders – piece together its design history for the Design Museum.
Michael Wolff delivers design and life lessons in new book
From NB Studio’s new imprint Library Street is a new publication telling the life in branding of pioneering designer Michael Wolff.
Things to do in October: the best design events happening this month
Our pick of design-related activities and releases this month include a new podcast on book cover design, the third Design for Planet Festival and an exhibition on skateboards.
Templo designs “Syrian-led” identity and website for Free Syria’s Disappeared
For the coalition of charities seeking freedom and accountability for Syria’s detainees, Templo crafted a flying bird logo made from the Arabic letterforms for Syria.
Facebook unveils refreshed brand identity
Meta’s in-house team reveals the first phase of a larger brand refresh for Facebook, redrawing its logo and wordmark and helping its signature blue stand out.
Helen Hamlyn Centre backs innovative inclusive design projects
A water filtration system for solid-fuel stoves and a physical toolkit to help disabled students navigate design education are among this year’s Helen Hamlyn Design Award Winners.
Things to see and do at London Design Festival 2023
Design Week’s list of not-to-be-missed events at this year’s London Design Festival.
Things to do in September: the best design events happening this month
As well as design festivals from London to Vienna, our picks this month include a book from Stefan Sagmeister and a day of 5th birthday celebrations at V&A Dundee.
Helen Hamlyn Design Awards 2023 shortlist revealed
Shortlisted projects include a low-cost heat management system for workers, and a browser plugin helping refugees navigate UK services.
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