DixonBaxi creates new branding for reopened London venue Koko
With a bespoke brand typeface and vibrant red, the visual identity looks to convey the energy and anticipation of live music
The untold graphic design history of rave era membership cards
Acid house flyers and posters have had their time in the sun, now new book Members Only celebrates the intricate designs of rave club membership cards and passes
New ads for ‘healthier’ ice cream brand Halo Top send up self-care clichés
These surreal spots from creative agency Wolfgang and director Ulf Johansson offer a new perspective on ‘wellness’
Photographer Nancy Scherl explores the strange stigma surrounding dining alone
Shot over the last 35 years, Scherl’s images span various New York City eateries and reveal how sociological changes, such as the advent of smartphones and the Covid-19 pandemic, have changed the meaning of ‘alone’
Lost in transcription: the battle for AI accuracy in converting speech
Of the many transcription platforms out there, Otter sits head and shoulders above the rest for a decent voice to text transcript. But despite its valid functionality claims, those needing good tools in this space are often still frustrated
Why British record store carrier bags are graphic design icons
While they’ve never carried the kudos of sleeve designs and music posters, record shop bags offers a fascinating insight into 20th century British music culture, high-streets and more
Can you actually design a creative district?
Traditionally, creative communities have formed organically — but development companies believe that infrastructure and a ‘build it and they will come’ approach can be just as vital as following the hip crowd
A century of panic prevention told through design
A new book titled Apocalypse Ready delineates more than a century of graphic-led government advice on dealing with potential global threats
High Tide’s branding for future-facing appliance brand Airsign
The look and feel for the vacuum manufacturer draws on 1980s futurism, Dieter Rams and Japanese-inspired minimalism
The cult-inspired designs for Seattle International Film Festival
Created by Wongdoody, the film festival’s designs draw on the idea of cinephiles as ‘Seekers’
Iconic gay mag Butt magazine returns after a decade-long hiatus
The ‘surprise rebirth’ sees the mag relaunched with its signature pocket-sized pink minimalist design
How to build a place-led brand with global appeal
We talk to Yorkshire Tea and Brooklyn Brewery about how they translated the values of their birthplaces into well-loved brands that reach far beyond them