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Michael Johnson discusses whether the new branding, which drops the Mastercard name and keeps only its two red and yellow circles, will work better online or simply turn out to
Chris Sherwin: why recycling isn’t enough to fix the plastics problem
The founder of Reboot Innovation, a creative studio dedicated to sustainability, argues that designers should not be focusing solely on recyclable packaging but instead on systems that encourage the public
Sara Jones: Why are we still designing pink toys for girls?
As Christmas approaches, designers, manufacturers and retailers should stop reinforcing outdated gender stereotypes by giving glittery unicorns to girls and dinosaurs to boys, and opt for gender-neutral products instead.
Pip Jamieson: Creativity should not be reserved for those who can afford it
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As football fever continues to sweep the globe, we ask designers to tell us about their favourite ever World Cup designs, from branding and posters to kits and promotional videos.
Are technical design courses an alternative to university?
The Government recently announced it will roll out creative and design T-levels in 2021, vocational alternatives to A-levels, which include three-month work placements and focus on practical skills. Industry experts
Mat Heinl: Is there really no place for designers in the boardroom?
New research suggests that while businesses value the importance of design, they are less willing to involve creatives at board level. Looking at the benefits of creative decision-making, Mat Heinl,
How design has helped refugees in times of crisis and discrimination
This week is national Refugee Week, a seven-day series of art, film, music and theatre events celebrating the contributions of refugees to the UK. We mark the occasion by asking
Sara Jones: Push creativity at school, or we’ll all lose our jobs to robots
Despite the Government’s focus on science, creative jobs are far less likely to be automated in the future – so why is the arts faculty being neglected in schools? asks
Miranda Bolter: Junior designers should learn to be creative, not balance budgets
Young designers should be taught to think critically rather than waste time learning how to time-manage and compile spreadsheets, says Miranda Bolter, design director at Superunion.
Lucienne Roberts on politics, power and design: “Just seeing a swastika provokes fear”
Publisher GraphicDesign& has published Hope to Nope, a new book examining the complicated relationship between graphics and politics. We speak to the co-editor about protest, power and design’s ability to
How Deva Pardue is helping redefine feminism through design
We speak to the former Pentagram designer – who now heads up the design team at women-only members club The Wing – about making the switch from brand-side to in-house, her
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