Everything you need to know about flexible visual identity systems
A new book from graphic designer and educator Martin Lorenz looks at why systems, not logos, are the future of graphic design
Designing for Grief
The messy, unpredictable experience of grief has moved online, but how do we design for such an individual and complex set of emotions?
Collins unveils a kaleidoscopic new logo for OpenWeb
Typography from the 19th century formed the starting point of the studio’s rebrand, which creates a “clear, confident voice” for the social engagement platform
Good Reads: Deem Journal is all about democratising design
As Deem Journal publishes its third issue, Envisioning Equity, we speak to the team behind the magazine about why they want to redefine design as a social practice
On’s new ad tells Olympian Akwasi Frimpong’s remarkable story
The film mixes documentary with graphic novel-style animation to tell how Frimpong became the first skeleton athlete from Africa to win an elite race
My Breakthrough Moment: Maira Kalman
The illustrator and writer discusses how, already 30 years into her career, a commission from the New York Times for a column called Principles of Uncertainty opened up a myriad of new possibilities
How to focus in a world of distractions
How can creatives manage their ‘whizzy’ brains, and is our pursuit of concentration doomed to fail? Illustrator and writer Ben Tallon discusses how to avoid the demons of procrastination, and still find time to let the brain percolate
Marlow’s brand identity stakes its claim as ‘The People’s Pillow’
Already a D2C success story in the realm of bedding, Brooklinen saw an opportunity to expand its business by building a better pillow brand
Jiaqi Wang’s illustrations use bold colours to bring the everyday to life
The China-born, LA-based illustrator cites a love of collaboration in her work, which includes projects for the likes of Apple, the BBC, Spotify and Muji
Visa launches new brand identity system
The new system capitalises on Visa’s recognisable colours, and aims to show that it’s “more than just a credit card company” with a new focus on brand purpose
Aude Bertrand on why “copying” is nothing to be ashamed of
The Montpellier-based illustrator honed her craft drawing scenes from movies
Daniel Shaffer on drawing as attention seeking and a lifetime of Cartoon Network
The Atlanta-based illustrator is now working for some of the channels that first inspired him. Here he talks about the joys and challenges of building a career in art
