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Bauhaus: What was it and why is it important today?
WEBFeb 18, 2019 · Bauhaus was one of the single most influential cultural movements of the 20 th century, and at its heart was an obsession with the “total” work of art. This meant it reached far beyond architecture – where its impact is writ large – to affect all pillars of design including graphics, typography, product and furniture – everything, really.
The most influential female designers of the last century
WEBFeb 5, 2018 · Lucienne Day (1917-2010) Désirée Lucienne Conradi (later known as Lucienne Day) is widely recognised for her contribution to modern textile design. While her career was initially hindered by the advent of World War Two, Day’s big break came when she was asked to take part in the 1951 Festival of Britain.
Royal Mint releases designs for new 50 pence coin featuring King ...
WEB30 September, 2022. Royal Mint releases designs for new 50 pence coin featuring King Charles III. Sophie Tolhurst. The Royal Mint has today unveiled the first coin to bear King Charles III’s portrait, a 50p coin due to enter circulation later this year. British sculptor Martin Jennings created King Charles III’s official coinage portrait ...
BBC reveals new logos in modernisation push - Design Week
WEBOct 20, 2021 · The new BBC logo was revealed earlier this year, and uses the BBC-owned font Reith, named after the BBC’s founder John Reith. The letters have been kerned so they sit wider apart. The redesign replaced the previous logo, which used Gill Sans. BBC One, Two and Four all incorporate the new logo while Bright adds that the “junctions between TV ...
Paula Scher: “It took me 20 years to realise I was good at my job”
WEBNov 27, 2019 · Paula Scher’s appearance at the Design Manchester conference has been a highly sought-after event for years. Conflicting schedules and prior commitments have previously prevented her involvement, so when she finally walks out onto the 2019 stage, it is to rapturous applause from the 1,500 people in the audience.
Volvo updates logo for an “electrified” and digital future
WEBSep 27, 2021 · Volvo has revealed a new flat logo, which will be rolled out across interfaces and products, as part of a move towards a digital and electric-focused future. The logo – which is known as the Volvo Iron Mark – now appears as a flat design, the first major update since 2014’s 3D iteration. The brand’s wordmark also now appears in a ...
Michael Wolff: How I designed the Labour rose - Design Week
WEBNov 19, 2019 · They all remain ineffective, dispiriting and lamentable and they still proclaim to the world that our government establishments have still failed to grasp the value of design. The designer recalls how a serendipitous event led to him designing the Labour Party’s rose and transforming its visual identity in the 1980s.
Nickelodeon rebrands for the first time in 14 years
WEBJul 12, 2023 · LA-based branding and design agency Roger has collaborated with children’s television channel Nickelodeon on its first rebrand in 14 years, featuring a new version of its signature “Splat” logo that aims to unify its on-air, digital, and social brand identity. Roger has been working with Nickelodeon since its early days as a studio.
Things to see and do at London Design Festival 2021
WEBSep 10, 2021 · This year’s Global Design Forum will take place in a hybrid format with live sessions hosted at the V&A and digital sessions online. There’s a host of talks slated for the festival, from across the design industry. The first day of sessions will be Sunday, where much of the discussion will be focused on design as an agent of change.