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Yeti's no-name logos show the power of good branding

The design's minimalist typography does a lot of lifting.

creativebloq.comMay 28, 2026

Yeti's no-name logos show the power of good branding

This Is What a Theater Looks Like When Architecture Gets Out of the Way

This Is What a Theater Looks Like When Architecture Gets Out of the Way For decades, Hudson Valley Shakespeare performed under a simple tent — seasonal, transient, and entirely at the mercy of the elements. That changed this May...

yankodesign.comMay 27, 2026

Unemployment and burnout issues spotlighted by Arts University Plymouth students

Dezeen School Shows: an illustration project exploring issues with employment within the creative industries is among the projects from Arts University Plymouth. Also featured is a toolkit for creatives when experiencing burnout, and a fashion project informed by the taboos of women experiencing anger. Arts University Plymouth Institution: Arts University Plymouth School: Arts University Plymouth

dezeen.comMay 27, 2026

This digital artist uses strong contrasts and expressive brushwork to create striking atmospheric scenes

Check out the work of Raja Nandepu.

creativebloq.comMay 27, 2026

Eighteen weird, wonderful and well-made objects from NYCxDesign 2026

From shows featuring dozens of nightlights to conceptual furniture and innovative student work, NYCxDesign 2026 was a dazzling mix. Dezeen US editor Ben Dreith and US reporter Ellen Eberhardt pick out objects that show the scope of the busy week. New York's year design week has wrapped up, and the tenor of the event was

dezeen.comMay 27, 2026

What's driving the lowercase type trend?

And how can brands pick the right font for them?

creativebloq.comMay 27, 2026

This coffee shop's branding showcases handcrafted brilliance

Handmade Café shows us how it's done.

creativebloq.comMay 27, 2026

The BBC Archive YouTube channel is the stuff nostalgia dreams are made of

Whatever decade you're into, there's tech, design and so much more!

creativebloq.comMay 27, 2026

Apollo Architects & Associates prioritises "security and privacy" for Tokyo home

An austere exterior of stacked concrete volumes conceals a double-height courtyard and plant-filled terrace at the heart of this home in Tokyo, designed by local studio Apollo Architects & Associates. Named Eternity, the home's setting at the corner of two roads in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward informed its dark, enclosed exterior of stacked rectilinear volumes, finished

dezeen.comMay 27, 2026

Sou Fujimoto designs ribbed facade for House of Dior Shinsaibashi to evoke "flowing drapery"

Architect Sou Fujimoto has unveiled a Dior store in Osaka, Japan, featuring an undulating facade that envelops an interior by architect Peter Marino. Located in Osaka's central Shinsaibashi area, the four-storey House of Dior was designed as a nod to the fashion brand's history while celebrating its ties to Japan. The brand described the store

dezeen.comMay 27, 2026

Why the best wearables aren't about tech, but lifestyle

It's all about designing a beautifully branded lived experience, not just a gadget.

creativebloq.comMay 27, 2026

Collective Cast writable surface by The Collective

Dezeen Showroom: The Collective has introduced Collective Cast – a whiteboard-like surface designed to have a refined appearance that harmonises with the British company's acoustic products. Collective Cast is a writable glass surface that is back-painted in one of 21 colours to give it an attractive appearance, which complements a room's interior. "Spaces are experienced

dezeen.comMay 27, 2026

Metropolitan Workshop adds lozenge-shaped community space to Maggie's Cheltenham

A fluted wall wraps the curved exterior of this extension to the Maggie's centre at Cheltenham General Hospital, added as part of an overhaul by London studio Metropolitan Workshop. Designed to accommodate a growing number of visitors to Maggie's Cheltenham, the revamp introduces a mix of spaces for group and private activities, as well as

dezeen.comMay 27, 2026

This Lamp Is Cast From Soda Can Trash But Looks Like Carved Stone

This Lamp Is Cast From Soda Can Trash But Looks Like Carved Stone Upcycled materials have become a familiar part of sustainable design, but most of them still try to hide where they came from. The aluminum gets...

yankodesign.comMay 27, 2026

Studio Multi and Tabitha Isobel reference hospitality design at Coppermaker Square co-working space

Architecture firm Studio Multi and interior design office Tabitha Isobel have completed Conductor, a flexible co-working facility in east London that features integrated planting and a tactile material palette. Tabitha Isobel and Studio Multi collaborated on the interior concept for the Conductor co-working space, which is part of a build-to-rent development in Stratford called Coppermaker

dezeen.comMay 27, 2026

The McDonald's charity logo finally got the redesign it desperately needed

The old identity belonged to a very different era.

creativebloq.comMay 27, 2026

Muji Made celebrates "quiet beauty" by transforming everyday objects

Japanese lifestyle brand Muji invited seven Australian architects and designers to reimagine the use of its classic products in an exhibition held during Melbourne Design Week. Named Muji Made, the three-day exhibition, located within Gertrude Glasshouse gallery in Collingwod, was curated by art director Marsha Golemac together with designer Colby Vexler. The new interpretations by

dezeen.comMay 27, 2026

Turkish Designer Cut 800-Year-Old Islamic Geometry Into a Stone Lamp That Casts Patterns on Your Wall

Turkish Designer Cut 800-Year-Old Islamic Geometry Into a Stone Lamp That Casts Patterns on Your Wall The history of decorative stone carving and the history of electric lighting have almost never intersected in any meaningful way at the shade level. The...

yankodesign.comMay 26, 2026

SoBA Stacks Color-Coded Blocks Into a Castle-Like Kindergarten That Defies Its Urban Surroundings

SoBA Stacks Color-Coded Blocks Into a Castle-Like Kindergarten That Defies Its Urban Surroundings SoBA — the architecture and landscape practice led by Wang Ruo and Tang Haiyin — has completed Block Kindergarten in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, a 21-class...

yankodesign.comMay 26, 2026

Lume tiles by Marazzi among new products on Dezeen Showroom

Dezeen Showroom: richly coloured square tiles that have a glossy, handmade aesthetic are among the new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. Lume tiles by Marazzi Italian tile manufacturer Marazzi's Lume tiles – defined by their deliberate imperfections, glossy surfaces and rich shades – now come in a 10-by-10-centimetre format. The petite square tiles are available in

dezeen.comMay 26, 2026

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Yeti's no-name logos show the power of good branding

This Is What a Theater Looks Like When Architecture Gets Out of the Way

Unemployment and burnout issues spotlighted by Arts University Plymouth students

This digital artist uses strong contrasts and expressive brushwork to create striking atmospheric scenes

Eighteen weird, wonderful and well-made objects from NYCxDesign 2026

What's driving the lowercase type trend?

This coffee shop's branding showcases handcrafted brilliance

The BBC Archive YouTube channel is the stuff nostalgia dreams are made of

Apollo Architects & Associates prioritises "security and privacy" for Tokyo home

Sou Fujimoto designs ribbed facade for House of Dior Shinsaibashi to evoke "flowing drapery"

Why the best wearables aren't about tech, but lifestyle

Collective Cast writable surface by The Collective

Metropolitan Workshop adds lozenge-shaped community space to Maggie's Cheltenham

This Lamp Is Cast From Soda Can Trash But Looks Like Carved Stone

Studio Multi and Tabitha Isobel reference hospitality design at Coppermaker Square co-working space

The McDonald's charity logo finally got the redesign it desperately needed

Muji Made celebrates "quiet beauty" by transforming everyday objects

Turkish Designer Cut 800-Year-Old Islamic Geometry Into a Stone Lamp That Casts Patterns on Your Wall

SoBA Stacks Color-Coded Blocks Into a Castle-Like Kindergarten That Defies Its Urban Surroundings

Lume tiles by Marazzi among new products on Dezeen Showroom

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