Developments and happenings from the world of YCN
The Learning Issue
Exploring how learning intersects with work and play today, the latest issue of the YCN Members' Magazine is here.
Sensory Science
We heard an experimental psychologist and a sonic branding expert discuss how brands sound.
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Oriental Icons
Commissioned by Anyhow Studio, Charlotte Trounce has illustrated a guide for Tokyo's Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
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The Way to Design
Silicon Valley firm Foundation Capital has created a manifesto on the future of business and design, brought to life by Human After All.
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Artificial Immortality
Alma Haser has collaborated with Wired magazine, creating portraits for an article about keeping the dead alive with AI.
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A Picture of Health
Recent work by Nick Shepherd addresses the subject of mental health, featured in the Guardian and Management Today.
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Setting the Scene
From suits and spectacles to boots and berets, Assa Ariyoshi's illustrations capture the diversity of Roundhouse theatregoers.
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Cracking Branding
We Launch has helped The Snaffling Pig Co. develop a new pork crackling product, featuring bright, geometric packaging.
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Simple, Not Basic
Argos enlisted The Partners to transform its identity, including honest packaging design for the new Simple Value range.
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Translating the Tour
CNN Sport's guide demystifies the language of the Tour de France, with illustrations by Alec Doherty.
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Going for Gold
Premier Global has enlisted The Clearing to revitalise the brand, with bold typography and a black and gold colour scheme.
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Hitting It Out The Park
Member Pete Gamlen has created sporty GIFs for Bleacher Report, to help "make baseball cool again".
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Nostalgic Nails
Cult LDN has created a series of GIFs to showcase Sally Hansen's Crayola-inspired nail polish collection.
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Tasty Guides
In collaboration with S.Pellegrino and Bon Appétit, Member Adam Avery has illustrated guides to two cities favoured by food fanatics.
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Coaching at Work
Member Liz Whitney explains how asking the right questions can help people unlock their potential, and why she thinks that coaching is the future of work.
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Job Well Done
Nalla has designed a new visual identity for creative recruitment company Gabriele, that uses bespoke iconography to emphasise the individual attributes of its staff, candidates and clients.
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Russian Hospitality
As Hilton opens its newest hotel in Saint Petersburg, The Plant has designed a series of visual identities for its bar and two restaurants.
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Get Plants
Studio Noel has designed a new book for Kew Gardens that celebrates the humble house plant, and offers practical advice on how to help them flourish.