5 important things that happened in design this week
The new Design Museum is revealed, Falmouth University scraps its foundation design course for 2017, and US designers discuss Trump – the important design news from the last seven days.
Falmouth University temporarily scraps “expensive” design foundation course
The university’s Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, which costs some students only £100 in tuition fees, has been suspended for 2017/2018.
“Brexit 2”: What does Trump’s win mean for US designers?
We speak to US-based designers and associations about how one of the most controversial presidential wins in history will affect the design industry.
Star Map, by The Future Mapping Company
The Future Mapping Company has created a new wall map of stars based on 17th century illustrations. The company digitally processed and matched the data of the 400-year-old illustrations, to
“I rely on maths every day” – the alternative skills designers couldn’t live without
Last week, Land Design Studio creative director Peter Higgins urged designers to protest against the decision to axe A-level art history. We ask designers which other non-design subjects have helped
Brand Trump and the presidential campaigns of the last 8 years
As Donald Trump makes history with an unexpected and controversial presidential win, we look at the part graphics has played in elections from 2008 to present.
Bath and Bristol-based designers “more productive” than rest of England and Wales
A report by researchers at UWE Bristol, Bath Spa University and University of Bristol has revealed that design businesses in the region have a 3-5% higher turnover of income on
Eastbourne reveals new place branding
Mr B & Friends has designed the new visual identity for the south east town, which plays with sea wave imagery.
Dyson launches university to tackle engineering skills gap
Through the Institute James Dyson will invest £15 million over the next five years to tackle the dearth of skilled engineers in the UK.
5 important things that happened in design this week
From new product launches by Apple and Microsoft to a Creative Industries Federation report on Brexit, we round up the important design news from the last seven days.
Why scrapped A-level art history is “fundamental” to aspiring designers
Last month the only exam board to run an A-level art history course, announced it is to axe the subject. Land Design Studio creative director Peter Higgins, who also holds teaching roles
Brexit: Industry fears immigration curbs will mean less creative talent
A new report from the Creative Industries Federation reveals that the main concerns around Brexit within the sector are around access to talent and skills, funding and trade, and copyright regulation.
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