Simon Forster. Photo by Joanne Crawford We all love design awards, right? Well, if the reaction to a recent LinkedIn post is anything to go by, apparently not. We chat to Leeds agency Robot Food… Read More »Robot Food on why awards are a dangerous addiction that agencies need to avoid
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Things are tough right now if you want to draw for money. We canvassed the views of illustrators, who shared their biggest challenges and explained what they’re doing to meet… Read More »Illustrators on the challenges facing them in 2024, and how they’re responding
Glasgow-based illustrator and animator Lesley Barnes invites you to mix and match outfits in a playful manner in her new interactive book, Fashion Play. Consider yourself a budding fashionista or a seasoned trendsetter. If so,… Read More »Lesley Barnes’ joyful new picture book encourages you to unleash your inner fashionista
Iconic skincare brand E45 has revealed a modern and inclusive rebrand inspired by skin cells. Developed by Elmwood, the new identity elevates the brand while retaining everything that has made it recognisable. Over the last… Read More »E45’s inclusive new identity is inspired by the flexibility of skin cells
Whether I’m covering film festivals, art fairs, or exhibitions, I always use the lens of design, architecture, and the built environment, seeking how these elements are used in creative, interesting and unexpected ways. At MoMA’s… Read More »Documentaries for Designers from Doc Fortnight & New Directors/New Films
I heard an interesting story about a storyteller. James Joyce, the Irish literary icon, was happily living in Trieste when his sister arrived. She told young James two things. The first, was that their father… Read More »A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Entrepreneur