Wood engravings inform Coronation stamp design
Atelier Works commissioned artist Andrew Davidson to work on the stamp illustrations, which were based on wood engraving similar to those he produced for King Charles III’s book, Harmony.
Cactos’ identity system references upcycling of Tesla batteries
Evolved from the design of Cactos’ energy storage system, Hasan & partners has created a hexagonal graphic device to reference the form of the product.
Echo incorporates “bokeh” graphic effect into Kleenex visual identity
Using a combination of graphic effects and colour gradients, Echo has sought to add “softness” to the Kleenex identity.
Landor & Fitch reveals accessible toothbrush adaptors
Landor & Fitch has developed customised toothbrush add-ons for people with dexterity issues, while skipping five-year manufacturing lead times.
Picks of the month: the best design events in May
Design events this month include a book on Isamu Noguchi and his creative relationship with Greece, design and tech festival All Flows, and a talk from Gail Anderson on four-decades
Tech meets nature in identity for first flushable period pads
Fluus’ pads ability to break down to “half the size of an eyelash” is reflected through “dispersal” animations and a pipe-like wordmark by Mother Design.
Innovate UK launches £100 million AI fund and competition
The creative industries are one of four sectors identified for a major fund and competition that look to bring together UK businesses with AI experts and developers.
Mighty Oats identity swaps “archaic windmills” for wind turbines
Family (and friends) used modernised graphics and manifesto-like packaging to spotlight Mighty Oat’s use of solar and wind for its sustainable milling process.
Mothernutter peanut butter embraces 1970s “flower power”
Analogue devised an “organic” typeface and colour palette to convey the brand’s sustainable commitments, while giving each of its SKUs character through illustrations.
What’s next for Ikea as it celebrates 80 years?
As Ikea reaches its 80th anniversary, we spoke to the design team about changing priorities, material developments and what “democratic design” means today.
Mucho designs Meccano-inspired identity for Ostro
Using a graphic system “that feels like child’s play”, Mucho wanted to create an identity that cut through the “complex jargon” in the US healthcare space.
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