Whimsical poster series uses 1930s style design to change perceptions of Swindon
Jazzbones Creative recently unveiled a new series of posters which paint an idyllic portrait of Swindon
Jean Jullien’s charming illustrations for new Jean-Georges at The Connaught restaurant
Jean Jullien’s ever charming illustrated characters are now gracing the menus, takeaway boxes, business cards and matchboxes at a swanky new London restaurant. Jean-Georges at The Connaught launches today with an identity created by branding agency Otherway. The restaurant is part of the five star Mayfair hotel, but looks to a more fun new direction […]
Wagamama at 25
Wagamama turns 25 this year. We look at the role design has played in its success – and speak to head of insight Stuart Wright and head of brand Joss Bynoe about what’s next for the Japanese-inspired restaurant chain
Is a growing freelance culture making it harder to recruit great designers?
Brexit, a recession and a healthy freelance market have left many design agencies struggling to fill senior roles. Rachael Steven explores the impact this is having on the industry – and considers how agencies can respond to a talent shortfall
Designer vs Developer #7: Becoming a creative coder
In the sixth episode of designer vs developer, Google Design Advocate Mustafa Kurtuldu’s YouTube and podcast series aimed at improving understanding between designers and developers looks at the craft of coding. He speaks to Mariko Kosaka, a Developer Advocate on the Google Developers Relations Team, about the art she creates with code and how developers can embrace the notion of making something that isn’t necessarily useful but still has value.
How Paula Scher works #2: On designing for The Public Theater in New York
Following the release of the designer’s new book Paula Scher: Works, we spoke to her about her working process. Here she discusses her work for The Public Theater in New York
Sea Design’s “human, soft and friendly” Callcredit rebrand
London-based agency Sea Design has recently rebranded analytics and software company Callcredit, creating designs that aim to position the brand as “a contemporary and vibrant business within a crowded sector.” Sea worked with the UK Callcredit team and consultants Crimea River on the project, which looked to reposition the brand as well as creating a […]
Black and Gold: Kontrapunkt’s minimal packaging for Carlsberg
Danish design agency Kontrapunkt’s minimal cans for Carlsberg Black Gold Pilsner are designed to look as if they have been “dipped in black”. Cans feature a two-colour design and a matt black top and ring pull. Black Gold has a slightly higher alcohol percentage and a more “intense” flavour than regular Carlsberg. Kontrapunkt says the design […]
Illustrated “bookazine” by TLS celebrates Jane Austen’s work
While many would argue that Jane Austen’s themes, heroes and heroines are as relevant in 2017 as they ever were, 2017 in fact marks 200 years since the author’s death. To mark the anniversary, the Times Literary Supplement (TLS) has launched an illustrated “bookazine” gathering together writings on Austen from the likes of Melvyn Bragg, […]
Watery wonders: designing the Natural History Museum’s new show about whales
The Natural History Museum’s new exhibition on whales features accessible graphics by Wiedemann Lampe and beautiful illustrations by Sarah Maycock – and is the first event marking its new focus on the future of conservation
Latest edition of Graphisme en France focuses on logos and visual identities
Classic logos for Nasa, American Airlines, IBM and the Munich Olympics are among those celebrated in the new issue of Graphisme en France, a print and digital publication from Parisian institution Centre National des Arts Plastiques (CNAP). The design of the issue, created by Elsa Aupetit and Martin Plagnol of graphic design studio Kiösk, riffs […]
Branding for a life in paradox: How to balance restraint and excess in design
In the third of their series of articles for CR on Branding for a life in paradox, Coley Porter Bell’s James Ramsden and John Clark look at how to balance excess and restraint in brand design projects
