Designers announced for 2022 ‘Festival of Brexit’
A total of 10 teams have been commissioned to turn their ideas into a reality, with Assemble, Nelly Ben Hayoun and a host of freelancers included in the line-up.
What does the Brexit deal mean for designers?
Now that an exit deal has been agreed by both sides, we take a look at its impact for the design industry, from copyright to movement of workers.
UK will seek unregistered design rights protection across EU in Brexit negotiations
The move would give UK designers protection against copying across all EU member states, something that had previously not been assured in the withdrawal bill.
The Other Side: using graphic design to bridge the Brexit gap
A new book from GraphicDesign& is imploring the British public to listen to each other by presenting the arguments of both sides of the EU debate, hoping to “encourage empathy,
ACID warns government unregistered design rights must be Brexit-proof
Unregistered design right is protected within EU law, but negotiation talks have not recognised its importance according to an open letter to the Prime Minister.
£100m “Get Ready for Brexit” campaign launches
The campaign, which will cover billboards and social media, directs the public to a website with advice on preparing for Brexit.
How a no-deal Brexit could affect cigarette packaging
Tobacco manufacturers claim a loss of access to the EU’s picture library could encourage illicit trade, while anti-smoking campaigners say adopting Australia’s imagery instead will still be “effective in reducing
Why are design giants like Dyson moving abroad in time for Brexit?
This week, the contentious announcement came that Brexiteer James Dyson is planning to move his company headquarters from Wiltshire to Singapore to “future-proof” the company, while Sony is also relocating
Designers’ Brexit postcards to go on show in exhibition at The Civic
The 116 mini artworks, which formed the Me & EU design campaign launched in response to the Leave vote, are set to be displayed, while contention rises around Brexit in
Draft Brexit deal: how it could affect designers and creative businesses
The prime minister revealed the first draft of the UK’s withdrawal agreement from the EU on 14 November, to much controversy and speculation from her peers. We analyse the policies
Design for commemorative Brexit-themed 50p coin revealed
The Royal Mint, which has a tradition of making coins to mark historic moments, has designed the coin to mark the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union.
Will designers from EU countries be able to work in the UK after Brexit?
The Government has confirmed that the same immigration rules will apply to EU citizens as to other international workers following Brexit, meaning more visas, salary restrictions and red tape. We
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