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New York-based studio Order has created a new visual identity for Kickstarter, which looks to move away from the “childish feel” of its previous identity: bit.ly/2AkGtVh
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From religious symbols to questionable cave inscriptions…our favourite examples of graphic design pre-1900: bit.ly/2n9OAOY
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The University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries is opening a new exhibition that looks at some of the earliest examples of English graphic design during the Medieval era: bit.ly/2B0Jirn
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A collective of musicians and designers including Bon Iver and Shepard Fairey have teamed up to create a musical compilation in aid of sexual health charity Planned Parenthood: bit.ly/2iBMZN9
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Design contributes over £200bn to the UK economy, a new Design Council report reveals: bit.ly/2AUEYxb
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We visited Bang & Olufsen - the “proud Danish brand” with a global design outlook: bit.ly/2lfufBJ
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Coventry has been chosen as the UK’s City of Culture for 2021, beating four other shortlisted cities including Swansea, Stoke-on-Trent, Paisley and Sunderland: bit.ly/2B2vPT5
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From the archive: Design Canada - the documentary exploring a nation’s design story: bit.ly/2mO49qu
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Scientists at Cardiff University have launched a three-year research project to explore how the design of everyday products such as bikes and cars can be immediately adapted if they are found to have design flaws: bit.ly/2AY3kpV
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We round up the latest moves, changes and appointments in the design world, including James Quinlan joining FutureBrand’s Australia office as executive director
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Freelance designer Ben Tallon looks at why putting the effort in will pay dividends when you least expect it: bit.ly/2fdobqR
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A group of designers including Morag Myerscough and Emily Forgot have created a series of colourful totem poles in aid of Amnesty International: bit.ly/2AH9fQC
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Guinness has released a series of limited edition, illustrated cans to celebrate the work of British artist John Gilroy for the brand:
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Ben Tallon, freelance illustrator and designer, discusses the importance of youth services for fostering creativity: bit.ly/2qWlrF8
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From the archive: The laser marking technology rivalling traditional food labelling: bit.ly/2jPSp8I
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The design industry has called the Government's industrial strategy a "missed opportunity" to promote creativity and the arts: bit.ly/2AcnLic
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Designer Ben Tallon looks at criticism and thinks about when to listen to it and when to block it out: bit.ly/2rKc1vE
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