The end of an era, but with incredible impact and an astounding legacy: Terence Conran—legendary and influential designer and businessman—passes away, aged 88... bit.ly/3irvPPc
So sad to hear Milton Glaser has died, aged 91. I had the immense privilege of speaking with him twice—when I interviewed him and when I met him in his studio. In every way, he helped me think deeper. The world is poorer without him… bit.ly/38gSk5r
#Culture: Design practitioners on challenging the concept of ‘Colour of the Year‘, colour forecasting and changing how we use (and understand) colour… bbc.in/2ZlM4Xl
Simply awesome! In these uncertain times, here is some much needed perspective from our four legged friend, Pluto... bit.ly/2xoWABs
#Innovation: The power and value of design, Dyson’s CoVent was conceived, designed and produced within 10 days to address the specific needs of Coronavirus patients… cnn.it/33QJWXL
#Identity: A beautiful, simple, restrained and sophisticated identity for Ora—an acupuncture and wellness space in New York (designed by The Working Assembly)… bit.ly/2xKFtKk
#Innovation: An Australian shopping centre has become a model for future sustainable retail precincts—if not a model for all buildings, in general… bit.ly/2vHW9kw
#Innovation: Embracing circularity—how North Face is pursuing a quest for clothes that last forever… bit.ly/2UHS0HS
Saddened to learn that Clayton Christensen, pioneer of innovation and disruption, passed away after a battle with cancer, aged 67. His work and influence will live on as his wide-reaching legacy... bit.ly/36lnHck
The saddest news ever—Vaughan Oliver, the designer who gave seminal record label 4AD their visual style, has died aged 62. His work was a huge influence for me and it was a privilege to have met him in person. The world is poorer and sadder today... bit.ly/2ZzasCY
#Identity: Jennifer Kinon—design director of Hillary for America—has some advice for 2020 Presidential candidates, based on the reckoning she experienced in 2016… bit.ly/2rwU494
#Identity: Facebook Inc reveals a new identity refresh, but considering the challenges it faces on multiple fronts, it’s unlikely there will be many cheering from the sidelines… bit.ly/2WK1wcH
#Innovation: How Buckminster Fuller’s 1930s futuristic and radical Dymaxion prototype influenced vehicle design, among other things… cnn.it/322KvLR
#Innovation: How airports of the future are being designed and operated today—without the all-important air traffic control tower… cnn.it/31KMAfe
#Opinion: Mark Ritson justifiably ridicules Interbrand’s latest pronouncement—that positioning is dead and brands should instead embrace “iconic moves”—which, he claims, could ironically damage Interbrand’s positioning in the market… bit.ly/2qPrAap
#Identity: The (slightly unconventional) new logo for the Paris 2024 Olympics has been unveiled—to the usual critical appraisal for a high profile identity such as this… bbc.in/35PNZV7
#Culture: Comedian Jonathan Pie uses acerbic wit to hold up an uncomfortable mirror to society… bit.ly/2MbN9tL
