FC Dadson

DECEMBER 11, 2019

One of the services we offer here at F.C. Dadson is space planning. And one of the questions we get sometimes is “What is space planning and why would I need it?”.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Germany’s diversity of design is perhaps best summed up in the complex legacy of Bauhaus , which turns 100 this year. Dedications to Walter Gropius’ movement are spread throughout the country; at Berlin’s Bauhaus-Archiv (which is temporarily closed) and the recently-opened Bauhaus Museum in Dessau (where Gropius set up his art school in 1925).

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Barber Design

DECEMBER 12, 2019

It’s that time of year again when we take a look at some of the best Christmas window displays and this year we’ve decided to take a look at Christmas windows in two of the world’s greatest shopping capitals – London and New York. Although these displays are seasonal, their influence can be felt throughout the year as they showcase the latest in lighting effects, retail technology and breath-taking creativity that continue to influence other retailer’s visual merchandising and window displays th

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Ultra Flex

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As a brand new mom, I’ve spent my fair share of time at healthcare facilities. One thing strikes me about these facilities: They are smart about how they use their space to communicate messages to patients and visitors, including the space underfoot. Take a moment to look around your office, store, restaurant, convention center, theater, gym or classroom.

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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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FC Dadson

DECEMBER 11, 2019

One of the services we offer here at F.C. Dadson is space planning. And one of the questions we get sometimes is “What is space planning and why would I need it?”.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 9, 2019

“I sometimes wonder if ‘magazine’ is an unhelpful word,” Matt Willey says. “People have a slightly inflexible idea of what that is.” Willey knows magazines. A graphic designer by training — he studied at Central Saint Martins — his influence across magazine design is considerable and varied. In 2013, he redesigned The Independent newspaper to great acclaim.

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Firefly Store Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Exclusive from kathy ireland ® Worldwide. With the days getting shorter, sounds of fallen leaves rustle in the wind, and the colorful hues envelop our attention to the bountiful, captivating foliage before the sun sets, bringing with it a brisk chill that officially signifies the seasonal transition into the beautiful world of cozy autumn. With thoughts of sipping warm apple cider fireside, warming your hands on a mug of hot cocoa, smiling foliage and cornucopia decor adorning your entrance, it

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Design Week

DECEMBER 11, 2019

NHS launches kit so people can take their own blood at home. In June, we wrote about a kit from the NHS, Monitor My Health, which allowed people to take their own blood at home and post it back to a medical laboratory. People then receive their results digitally within 48 hours. You can choose one of six tests – diabetes, cholesterol, thyroid function, vitamin D, heart health or a full screening — with prices ranging from £24-49.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 11, 2019

True North studio has led the design of the 2019 Royal Mail Yearbook, the annual publication that collates the year’s special stamp releases. Entitled Along These Lines, the 64-page compendium displays the 14 collections from this year, which cover topics as diverse as Star Wars, the Gruffalo, the Queen Victoria Bicentenary and Elton John, as well as one of Britain’s rarest stamps: the “2d Tyrian Plum” A “versatile line motif” “We were inspired by the id

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Design Week

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Kids. Hey Duggee Design Workshop – The Design Museum, W8 6AG – tickets from £7.00 (pictured above). Inspired by the Designing Duggee display currently on show at the Design Museum, this workshop has been created to introduce children to design. Children from the age of two can learn how to design new characters in 2D and 3D and explore shapes, textures and colours.

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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

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Design Week

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Microsoft is redesigning more than 100 of its app icons with new colours, materials and finishes. It follows a number of other icon redesigns over the past 18 months, which have included new looks for the Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Edge. The redesigns are part of a wider push to modernise the appearance of the software company in line with its Fluent Design principles.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Taboos relating to periods can be found in varying forms and severities around the world. In China , just 2% of the population use tampons because of misplaced health concerns and fears surrounding virginity; in India , six out of ten girls say they aren’t allowed to handle food while menstruating; and in the UK , 137,700 girls aged 10 – 18 skipped school because of their period in 2017.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 9, 2019

In his famous 1996 essay Content is King, Bill Gates predicted that “content is where I expect much of the real money will be made on the Internet, just as it was in broadcasting” And how right he was. Content is now the supreme weapon for brands vying for your attention in the streaming wars. Content is the reason why Disney pulled its owned IP away from Netflix and has invested heavily in promoting its huge catalogue heavy-hitters, from Marvel to Pixar to Star Wars.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Hidden London exhibition brings abandoned Tube stations to life. Our story about the London Transport Museum’s Hidden London show was Design Week’s most-read exhibition story of the year. Aiming to showcase the “secret subterranean world” of the city’s abandoned Tube stations, the exhibition recreated spaces like Down Street station, where Winston Churchill took refuge during the Blitz, and Aldwych’s “historic ticket office”, which featured the ico

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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.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Landscape architects Grant Associates has been given a new identity from Supple studio, inspired by the “wonders of nature” The new branding includes an updated logo, animated imagery, as well as physical material such as tote bags and stationery. The new logo overlayed with an image of the Gardens by the Bay Grant Associates is a UK-based landscape architecture firm, which designed the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, featuring 18 distinctive ‘Supertrees’ More of its eco

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Design Week

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Filling hospitals with art reduces patient stress, anxiety and pain. This research from Chelsea and Westminster hospital showed the power of art in hospitals to make people feel better. Measures of this included improved patient wellbeing, shorter hospital stays and the reduction of anxiety, depression and pain. Evidence showed those undergoing examinations, operations and intrusive procedures such as chemotherapy had benefited from an environment displaying visual art.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 12, 2019

International human rights charity Witness has been rebranded by Pentagram partner Harry Pearce. The new identity places a focus on collaboration and participation from a “new generation of human rights defenders” Witness was originally founded in 1992 by musician Peter Gabriel. Its central principal was to give cameras to human rights activists so that they could document their stories.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 11, 2019

A “non-biased” newspaper that compares policies from the UK’s six main political parties is being distributed across London. Politics v. Policies has been designed by Rory Stiff and Casey Highfield Smith. It aims to combat the “lies, slander and accusations, which dominate the current election coverage, according to Stiff. The 16-page tabloid style newspaper features the top 14 policies from the main political parties, and highlights key points from each party’s man

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The Conservative Party, led by prime minister Boris Johnson, secured a majority in last night’s election, gaining 47 seats. Meanwhile Labour, the main opposition party, lost 59 seats which means that Johnson should be able to achieve his Brexit deal in 2020. Before Thursday’s election, Design Week reported on the main UK parties’ manifestos and what they could mean for the design industry , from an end to Freedom of Movement to tax breaks for the creative sector.

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