A new exhibition wants to reclaim graphic design as a “call to arms” to make the world better. The Right to Protest, which opens in London tomorrow, features 200 posters, with designs from some of …
Beyond the work – why design studios are creating their own platforms
In recent years, a growing number of design studios have been juggling client work while actively shaping cultural discourse – hosting podcasts, launching talk series, and even staging full-blown festivals. By choosing to amplify their …
Who would be your dream design conference speakers?
We’re fully in the swing of design event season, with creatives taking to stages around the world to share their work, and their insights. We asked a range of designers to curate their dream design …
DesignStudio relaunches as Further with magnetic new brand
DesignStudio is relaunching today as Further, as a “signal to the world” that it’s evolving into a different kind of agency. The rebrand comes after the 16-year-old studio, which has offices in London, New York …
“An amazing strategist” – the design legacy of Otl Aicher
In 2006, Benji Wiedemann joined forces with Alex Lampe to open their new design consultancy, that would later become Wiedemann Lampe. He found, running his own business, he was more in control of his own …
Duzi Studio’s identity helps Picoso rewrite the rules of non-alcoholic branding
When Tish Carless gave up drinking in 2020, she quickly realised how little choice there was for people who wanted something beyond tepid imitations of alcohol or sugary soft drinks. Soon after moving from Madrid …
How is &Walsh using AI?
&Walsh is a New York-based creative agency that specialises in branding and advertising for clients like Lex, Google and Coconut Cult. The studio also runs its own type foundry, Type of Feeling. We spoke with …
“Designers need to broaden how and where they get inspiration”
Eye of newt may be the first thing that springs to mind when we think of a spell’s ingredients, but using the same recipe over and over only dulls the magic. Creativity works the same …
design/leader: Middle Boop’s Gordon Reid
Gordon Reid is founder and creative director of Middle Boop. The London-based branding studio works with clients like adidas, Vim Coffee and Havana Club rum. Design What would your monograph be called? When everyone’s going …
“Amid this terrifying climate crisis, designers need to step up”
In the course of my career, I have seen a lot of design talks. But none have shaken me quite like Indy Johar’s presentation at yesterday’s World Design Congress in London. It all started innocently …