Opinion: UAL identity

Pentagram’s new identity for the University of the Arts London effectively solves the problems of its ‘starry’ predecessor, but at a time when academia is changing fundamentally, its corporate ascetism misses the opportunity to inspire and to reflect new relationships

Talent-spotters 2012: University College Falmouth

This year we decided to ask for your help to cover the degree shows around the country that we can’t make it to. First up is University College Falmouth, covered by Maisie Benson, who’s chosen some great typographic pieces, clever drinks packaging, and some truly inspired Ken Kesey book cover designs…

Play that cathode ray

This is Kyle Evans performing with his de/Rastra, an ‘oscillographic synthesiser’, made from a 1970s TV. The instrument allows the player to create on-screen visuals using the television’s cathode ray tube, which then generates a host of marvellous sounds

University of the Arts London identity

The University of the Arts London has just unveiled its new identity designed by Pentagram. CR talked to the studio’s Domenic Lippa and UAL’s director of communication Dee Searle about the project, and what it means for the university’s six famous art and design colleges

PORT Food Issue and more nice publications

Our latest pick of new publications include a new magazine devoted to booze, the latest zine from illustrator Nigel Peake, plus the new Food Issue of PORT magazine…

Team USA Coke cans

Some smart packaging design for Coca-Cola’s support of the USA Olympic and Paralympic teams comes courtesy of studio Turner Duckworth

Order Evian direct from your fridge

To launch Evian’s new ordering website, evianchezvous.com, BETC Digital has created a special internet-enabled fridge magnet that lets you order a new batch of Evian as soon as you run out.

Munich ’72 exhibition and symposium

As the Olympic flame passes through Kent later this month, UCA Canterbury is staging an exhibition and symposium dedicated to the design heritage and legacy of the Munich Games held in 1972

Wanted: degree show talent-spotters

It’s degree show season again. In order to cover as many as possible, CR is looking for volunteers to attend degree shows in your town or city and recommend the most interesting work

Tomato directs new MSN film

Tomato has directed a new 60 second film through agency Beattie McGuinness Bungay, designed to relaunch MSN as an up to the minute provider of news and entertainment online resource…

Hingston and Keep’s Manhattan Loft Gardens identity

Tom Hingston Studio and Keep Agency have collaborated to create the brand strategy, graphic identity, website and print collateral for Manhattan Loft Gardens, an ambitious high rise development by Manhattan Loft Corporation currently under construction in Stratford, East London…

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