Design Week
MARCH 4, 2020
BMW has unveiled a new logo, as part of an update to its brand identity. The new, flat version of the familiar roundel is one of the “first steps” of the updated identity, according to the company. It was revealed with the images of the BMW Concept i4 vehicle and represents a “look ahead” at the i4, which has a planned production date of 2021.
Elmwood Timber
MARCH 4, 2020
. The exterior of a home plays a big role in its value, including how it’s perceived by visitors. So, when the time comes to re-side your house, the material you choose needs to reflect the style of your property. For rustic homes to contemporary dwellings in need of a more unique look, weathered wood siding is the ideal complement to a range of exteriors that need something a little off the beaten path.
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Barber Design
MARCH 3, 2020
You may remember a while back we showed you the visuals for our retail design for Kompanero which opened just before Christmas in Covent Garden. Well now we have some pictures of the finished store. Kompanero take their name from the Spanish word for ‘companion,’ producing timeless bags made from ethically manufactured leather and natural, sustainable materials.
Retail Design Solutions
MARCH 2, 2020
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands of organisations in the UK including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies.
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Design Week
MARCH 6, 2020
Saffron Brand Consultants has revealed an updated identity for Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT), a transport company attempting to create a usable Hyperloop system. The consultancy, founded between London and Madrid at the same time, unveiled the branding which includes a wordmark, strategy guidelines and physical materials. It was developed in conjunction with HyperloopTT’s Great Lakes Feasibility Study, a report that explored the viability of transport routes in North
Design Week
MARCH 3, 2020
Pantone has introduced 315 new colours, and a new organising system to “streamline” the choice. The American colour company, known for choosing a colour of the year, is adding new shades across its palette. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute says: “The colours that are influencing design today have evolved to reflect shifting societal views, new technological innovations, and a truly global outlook.
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Design Week
MARCH 2, 2020
“The link between universities and industry can be quite tricky – a lot of people leave education with a degree in interior design, just thinking: ‘What now?’,” says Lucy Painter, director of Studio Recruitment. After 15 years of working as a recruiter for the interior design sector, Painter has learned a thing or two about landing a job in industry.
Design Week
MARCH 5, 2020
Anyone watching JLo at the Superbowl Half Time Show this year will attest to the fact that the role of women over 50 has shifted. No longer willing to slink off into anonymity, women reaching this age are healthier, more knowledgeable and wealthier than they’ve ever been before. We know they are ready to spend as well given that they account for 27% of all consumer spending — that’s 3% more than men of that age.
Design Week
MARCH 3, 2020
“If you want to know what Borough of Culture status can do to an area, look at Waltham Forest,” Lewisham Mayor Damien Egan tells Design Week. “It had impact across every single service level of the council, brought in investment, and the borough started to recruit better candidates for jobs. And it went on to win council of the year.” Waltham Forest was Borough of Culture in 2019, this year’s titleholder is Brent, in north west London and now Lewisham has won the Bo
Design Week
MARCH 3, 2020
The UK’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a design competition to explore new ideas for “low carbon, age-friendly” homes. Home of 2030 was launched by Housing Minister Christopher Pincher, and is being run in collaboration with the Design Council, the Ministry of Building Innovation and Education (MOBIE), the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Building Research Establishment (BRE).
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Design Week
MARCH 5, 2020
For the last three years, the Design Council, in collaboration with the South West Academic Health Science Network and social entrepreneur foundation UnLtd, has led the Transforming Ageing programme. Through design-led, place-based social enterprises, the goal of the initiative was to explore how the experience of ageing could be improved, while also seeing how strain could be taken off public services.
Design Week
MARCH 5, 2020
MyMaths, a digital learning platform used by 80% of UK secondary schools, has been rebranded by Brighton-based design studio Baxter & Bailey. The platform, is owned and operated by Oxford University Press (OUP). Launched 15 years ago, the site has recently undergone technological improvements and Baxter & Bailey were approached by OUP to bring MyMaths’ visual identity in line with this new user interface.
Design Week
MARCH 4, 2020
Depicting decadence, erotica and the grotesque, illustrator Aubrey Beardsley’s work was enough to both shock and delight late-Victorian Britain. Active for only a few years before an untimely death aged 25, he found inspiration in everything from traditional Japanese print work, ancient Greek vases and Rococo engravings, to contemporary creatives like James Abbott McNeil Whistler and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
Design Week
MARCH 6, 2020
In 2020, the UK’s gender pay gap stands at 17.3%. While this is slowly closing – this year’s figure is down from 17.8% in 2019 – it still means that for the first 63 days of the year, women effectively work for free. These statistics were the driving force behind a new graphic design initiative called the Lost Time Project. Led by associate Pentagram partner Alice Murray and Redwood creative director Lauren Priestley, the project has produced a wall calendar which aims to
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Design Week
MARCH 6, 2020
“Honestly, it’s thinking of something different to say every international women’s day because the truth is, year-to-year the same issues remain. There’s a gross imbalance of equality. This year I signed up to be a mentor for the ‘Kerning the Gap’ and though I knew the creative industry is sorely lacking in female leadership I was shocked by their statistic, that 63% of graphic design students are women; yet only 17% are Creative Directors.
Design Week
MARCH 6, 2020
Malala Fund X Joelle Avelino. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Malala Fund (@malalafund) on Mar 4, 2020 at 4:30pm PST. With the aim of depicting young girls in their dream careers, the Malala Fund – the non-profit organisation founded by Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai – has teamed up with Congolese-Angolan illustrator Joelle Avelino.
Design Week
MARCH 4, 2020
“There’s almost a pressure from the general public to investigate a brand’s purpose with an honest approach,” Chris Griffin tells Design Week. “Consumers leap onto a brand where an issue doesn’t necessarily fit, or is inappropriate. And the positive consumers come through and support it. It’s pretty polarising stuff out there.” Chris Griffin is CEO of Museum of Brands, whose new exhibition, When Brands Take a Stand, explores what happens when brand
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