Forget the glossy exit stories. Missouri co-founder Paul Brennan on "squeaky bum time" in the data room and how to sell an agency without losing its soul.
Full guide on Design Week:
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Anatomy unveils a new identity for the Oxford Street Development Corporation. A strategic first step for the West End's traffic-free transformation in 2026.
Read more: www.designweek.co.uk/anatomy-desi...
Read about the design choices behind the 'fountain of filth,' created to mark the launch of Channel 4's docudrama, Dirty Business 👉 bit.ly/3OPw4st
This week in design: A "lost" Gaudí chalet, a giant playable Game Boy, and the nostalgia of vintage paper bags. 🎒🎮
Plus: Sheffield Children’s Hospital gets a vibrant new look inspired by Morag Myerscough.
Read the full roundup here: www.designweek.co.uk/the-outline-...
In our weekly interview series, design leaders answer five questions about design and five questions about leadership. This week we spoke to Fura Jóhannesdóttir - the Global Chief Creative Officer at Interbrand.
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As the EU prepares to outlaw vague environmental claims by September 2026, the design industry faces a reckoning. From deceptive packaging to ‘green’ UX cues, we explore how designers can move beyond mere aesthetics to dismantle the culture of greenwashing.
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t’s been another big week in design. 🎨
From Adobe and Parsons’ new AI pilot 🤖 to Rolls-Royce’s laser-etched bonnets 🚗 and SpaceInvader going B-Corp 🌿, here is everything we spotted in our weekly roundup:
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The MND Association has unveiled a fresh visual identity, marking a major brand evolution after over a decade.
Luke Gifford, co-founder of lukecharles, was invited by the charity to lead this project alongside Radda, with whom they have partnered before.
Read more: bit.ly/4cwhkZe
"The beauty parade is over."
Adam Ryan (Pentawards) on 20 years of packaging trends, the rise of "include me" design, and why sustainability is finally more than just a buzzword.
www.designweek.co.uk/twenty-years...
#Design #Packaging #Sustainability #Pentawards
The team at @brandon_consultants has teamed up with @fabulosa_cleaning to unveil a fierce new brand identity.
Amongst the work is new typography, iconography and brighter colours.
Read more here: www.designweek.co.uk/turning-jobs...
Wildish&Co has refreshed the packaging for Divine chocolate, highlighting the stories of Ghanaian farmers with new arch-shaped illustrations framed by cocoa tree branches. 🍫🌿 Check it out. www.designweek.co.uk/wildish-co-l... #EthicalChocolate #SustainableDesign #DivineChocolate
“Worry isn’t work.”
Fellow Studio’s Anthony Chapman joins our Design Leaders column to discuss emotional regulation, avoiding burnout, and why estate agent listings are surprisingly poetic.
Read the full Q&A here: www.designweek.co.uk/design-leade...
Gü Desserts has refreshed its brand and packaging design. The work was led by agency @derekanderic, who worked closely with the brand to cut through the 'chaos' and rationalise the dessert brand's portfolio.
Read more here: www.designweek.co.uk/derekeric-re...
Olympic cauldrons, a very rude coffee shop, and the week’s biggest movers and shakers. ☕️🔥
We’ve rounded up the design news you might have missed—from burnt cookies in Ukraine to fried chicken in Fulham.
Read the full roundup here: www.designweek.co.uk/the-outline-...
Abarth has a problem: how to sell a silent electric car to petrolheads.
The solution? A new visual identity that turns the heritage chequered flag into a digital video game.
Read how Migrante 'gamified' the Scorpion here: www.designweek.co.uk/how-abarth-i...
Who are the designers on Bluesky we need to be following but aren't? Hit us up!
Font licensing is a legal minefield. From the "freelancer trap" to the nuances of Section 54, we break down why ‘borrowing’ a typeface isn’t just a moral issue - it’s a business risk.
Here is how to audit your agency and avoid a claim: www.designweek.co.uk/the-font-lic...
Here we go designers, the first event of the year has been announced. Derby, we're coming for you!
More info here: www.designweek.co.uk/events/desig...
Restrictions breed creativity. 🇯🇵
Japan’s strict rules created the iconic kei car. Can Europe finally replicate that magic with Von der Leyen's new E-car laws? We explore the design history of the tiny car. 🚗📏
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Gareth Roberts and his incredible initiative, Project in the Paint, is transforming neglected basketball courts across the UK into vibrant works of art.
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#ProjectInThePaint #UrbanRegeneration #BasketballArt
To mark the British Grand Prix centenary, Interstate partnered with The Royal Mint to create a design that bridges the gap between the vintage era and the future of racing. www.designweek.co.uk/interstate-c...
“Design courses are failing everyone.” Harriet Richardson explains why she has stopped guest lecturing on design courses, and why the system needs to change if design education is to rediscover its value.
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A black-and-white comic panel showing a stick figure sitting up in bed, looking optimistic and happy. There is a bedside table with a clock to the left and dark curtains to the right. The character says: "Wow, it's 2026! Let's see what the future holds!"
A dynamic panel showing the stick figure throwing the heavy curtains open with a dramatic *SHOOOF!!* sound effect. Sunlight streams into the previously dark room.
A view from inside the room showing the stick figure standing at the window with hands on hips. The window is fully open, revealing a simple, sunny landscape with rolling hills.
The stick figure has laid back down in bed, looking disappointed and staring blankly at the ceiling. A retro-style robot labeled "AI" on its chest now stands awkwardly next to the bed. The character remarks: "I can't believe we got you before we got flying cars."
Happy New Year! We hope that 2026 is a fabulous year for all our readers. We're on our Xmas break right now but we do have a New Year's cartoon for you from the ever wonderful Design Thinking comic. You can view our cartoon archive here: www.designweek.co.uk/cartoons-arc...
New platform selling off-the-shelf designs hopes to fix “broken” branding industry www.designweek.co.uk/new-platform...
A new exhibition aims to tell the story of Japanese graphic design in a broader and more inclusive way than ever before.
Curator Ian Lynam wants to expand the types of people and projects that are recognised when the history of Japanese design is discussed.
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Kicking off our new series, Abbey Bamford reflects on a rebrand with hindsight to see its impact on both the brand and the agency.
First up is Bloom's 2023 work for Ginsters, transforming it from a roadside snack to a driver of commercial growth. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3zh9994a
Another year, another incredible crop of design students entering the industry! 🎉 From typography to tennis balls, here are this year's most interesting final projects.
Welcome, Class of 2025! tinyurl.com/buhakwc2
Why are branding studios launching their own type foundries?
Graphic designers love creating type, and while typefaces are usually the domain of foundries, many design agencies are now venturing into this space. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4wt6vxwd
Branding the energy sector. Clare Dowdy looks at three agencies creating branding to electrify the fast-changing energy sector.
Read more here for the thought process behind the designs: tinyurl.com/a58n29fv
Six design lessons from this year’s Cannes Lions.
As the Cannes hullabaloo fades for another year, Design Bridge and Partners’ Tom Gilbert shares his takeaways, as a designer, from this year’s festival.
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