These Are the 2022 Winners of D&AD’s Coveted Black Pencils
D&AD has awarded its Black Pencil—the industry award show’s top honor—to campaigns addressing the gun violence crisis in the U.S.
Instagram Unveils New Visual Identity With a Focus on Accessibility, Legibility
New font Instagram Sans was created in collaboration with Colophon Foundry and several global type foundries.
AAPI Creative Spotlight: Riri Tamura Recognizes the Influential Power of Good Design
Atomic D's visual designer strives for meaningful work and collaboration.
Hendrick’s Gin Uses Lighthouses as Canvas for Stunning Projections
Three locations are transformed through light shows each evening in April.
LGBTQ+ Publisher Them Unveils a Brand Refresh Under New Leadership
The title saw ad revenues increase 167% year over year in 2021.
This Archive of Old Outdoor Ads Serves as Design Inspiration for Brands
It also shows what trends are making a resurgence decades later.
AKQA Acquires Made Thought to Form Design Collective The New Standard
AKQA will take a majority stake in Made Thought, with the ambition to solve problems for clients and create 'the world’s boldest visions.'
Pantone Develops a Color Palette to Promote the Beauty of Finland
Developed by OnePlus and Helsinki-based Hasan & Partners, the “True Colors of Finland” campaign aims to capture the country’s character.
MSQ Group Acquires Design Firm Elmwood to Merge With Holmes & Marchant
The deal will see the agency's figurehead of 40 years, Jonathan Sands, step away entirely.
The Inside Scoop on How Wes Anderson Designed a Dining Car for the World’s Most Luxurious Train
The French Dispatch debuts this weekend, but the indie director's been working on the railroad, too.
This TikToker Gave Brands the Refresh They Didn’t Know They Needed
Emily Zugay showed the advertising world it's OK to take logos less seriously.
Two Brands Designed Superhero Capes for Kids That Destroy Air Pollution Near Schools
Energy company E.ON teamed up with fashion brand Scamp & Dude to create a superhero-style cape that helps clean the air whenever children wear it. The capes contain an innovative [...]
Fresh Bird: Twitter Adds Beakful of Design Changes
The Chirp font it initially discussed in January is being rolled out.
Oatly Lost Its Trademark Battle—What Should It Do Next?
The company’s spokesperson has confirmed that the verdict will not be contested.
Yelp Debuts Refreshed Logo, App Icons
Users opening the app will see a playful animation featuring the new look.