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
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
Craig & Karl illustrate animal-packed Sticker Art books for the Natural History Museum
Combining a few of our favourite things – walruses, stickers, and dynamic illustrations styles – a series of new books illustrated by transatlantic duo Craig & Karl ticks a lot of boxes. The Sticker Art paperbacks series is published in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, and comprises Ocean, Jungle, Woodland and Savannah. Ostensibly aimed […]
Fredrik Andersson on using Instagram and making the personal public
The Arse Vase creator and 2016 Gradwatch star has had very busy year.
Gradwatch 2017: New Designers
With a range of UK colleges showing work in the Visual Communications strand of New Designers there’s always a huge amount to see. Here are some of the best examples of grad work that we saw at the London group show last week
Gradwatch 2017: D&AD New Blood Awards Pencils announced
The winners of this year’s New Blood Awards have been announced, with accolades handed to projects as varied as a hand-drawn animation for The National Autistic Society, a fabric labelling campaign challenging beliefs around British identity, and a typographic system aiming to help promote Chinese gender quality. For the 2017 event, D&AD awarded a total […]
Gradwatch 2017: D&AD New Blood
A look at some of the highlights from D&AD New Blood festival – including a typeface inspired by Trellick Tower and a community cooking group
Folk’s new clothing collection is inspired by The Drowned World
Clothing brand Folk has teamed up with artists and brothers Nick and Phil Goss to launch a clothing collection inspired by J.G. Ballard’s science-fiction novel The Drowned World
