22-28 March 2021 – Design Week

“It is plurality that defines us”: a Brazilian design guide

Molly Long — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:09:17 +0000

“To be a designer in Brazil nowadays is to be a survivalist,” says Fabiano Higashi, head of art at Wieden+Kennedy São Paulo. A tough combination of poverty and gentrification, far right-wing leadership and cultural repression has made it so, he says. As a result, studios are struggling often, and designers are turning to tech companies and non-creative agencies for work. It’s a hard set of…

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Swedish storybooks have inspired the new identity for a children’s literature prize

Henry Wong — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:39:34 +0000

Design studio Happy F&B has crafted a new identity for children’s literature prize the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, inspired by the eponymous writer’s own shorthand and stories. As part of the rebrand, Happy F&B has created a new hand-drawn logo and a graphic pattern based on Lindgren’s handwritten manuscripts. The award has established in 2002 by the Swedish government to honour…

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This “truly limited edition” typeface will never be available for digital download

Molly Long — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:21:11 +0000

Skep Studio has unveiled the “world’s first truly limited edition” typeface, which it says will only ever be in the hands of 50 designers or studios. Boke is an uppercase-only, condensed bold typeface, inspired by classic woodblocks. It comes in two weights – bold and italic – and is free for the first 50 people who wish to own it. Crucially, Boke will never be available for digital download…

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MassiveMusic launches “world’s first” data-driven sonic branding tool

Molly Long — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:37:07 +0000

Sonic branding consultancy MassiveMusic has partnered with music testing company SoundOut to launch the “world’s first” data-driven sonic branding tool. MassiveBASS (Brand Attribute Sound System) “combines art and science”, according to the consultancy, using data and metrics that measure recall, distinctiveness and connection to brand personality. MassiveMusic senior creative strategist…

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New Holland Brewing Co.’s rebrand blends Dutch and Midwestern heritage

Henry Wong — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:28:25 +0000

Design Bridge New York (DBNY) has rebranded craft beer New Holland Brewing Co. with a look inspired by the brand’s Midwestern and Dutch heritage. The logo has been redesigned, along with a wider identity overhaul which includes a bespoke typeface and packaging. Established in 1996, the craft beer originates from Holland, which is a small city in Michigan founded by Dutch Americans.

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Bank of England reveals new Alan Turing £50 note design

Henry Wong — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:30:19 +0000

The Bank of England (BoE) has unveiled a new £50 banknote, which features the scientist and WWII codebreaker Alan Turing. Turing was chosen as the face of the new note following a public consultation, where over 200,000 nominations were made. BoE governor Andrew Bailey says that putting the scientist on the note celebrates his achievements and groundbreaking scientific work.

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Design team sought for “ambitious” Liverpool dock redevelopment project

Molly Long — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:15:43 +0000

National Museums Liverpool (NML) has launched a competition to find a multi-disciplinary design team that can transform the Canning Dock area of the city. The competition is part of an “ambitious” project to redevelop the NML waterfront estate, which extends from the Mann Island development up to the Maritime and International Slavery Museums in the Royal Albert Dock. Currently…

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Online supermarket Weezy’s new visual identity is inspired by grocery stores

Henry Wong — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:31:39 +0000

Otherway has rebranded supermarket delivery start-up Weezy with a “nostalgic” identity inspired by traditional grocery stores. The work includes a new wordmark, app redesign and accompanying promotional campaign. The London-based agency has also advised on strategy. Weezy says it is the UK’s first on-demand supermarket, and aims to delivers groceries within 15 minutes via electric mopeds or…

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Designers announced for 2022 ‘Festival of Brexit’

Molly Long — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:44:46 +0000

Organisers of a festival of creativity set to take place in the UK in 2022 have unveiled its line-up, which includes several big names from the design world and a programme of ambitious creative projects. Ten teams have been announced for the festival, which is currently using the working title of Festival UK 2022. They were chosen from 30 potential teams that had taken part in a three-month…

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Inside Spain’s interdisciplinary and evolving design scene

Henry Wong — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:19:07 +0000

Paloma Ávila knows the power of networks. The graphic designer set up her own studio Half & Twice in Madrid following a stint in the corporate branding world as a way to pick projects closer to her heart: those that champion sustainability, community and diversity. The studio has worked on branding for a New York-based boutique production company and a progressive fashion brand. “I started my own…

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