Design news, notes & highlights

Apartamento is an interior design magazine that stands out for its authentic photographic approach, showcasing real, lived-in homes — often unstaged and naturally cluttered — rather than pristine showrooms.

The Olympic Games represent excellence, achievement, and global unity, with each edition’s design elements playing a crucial role in expressing its unique identity. The 2024 Paris Olympics pictograms exemplify this tradition, blending innovation, heritage, and accessibility through thoughtful visual design.

The menu design for Eugene’s Canteen grabbed my attention immediately with its use of bold colours. The olive green cover paired with a bright orange interior is eye-catching, and the paper clip detail makes it feel like you are opening a notebook rather than a bar menu.

As someone who has spent a lot of time poring over the shelves of bookstores, I have to say that the Portuguese publisher Zigurate has truly captivated me. The consistency in their cover designs is a visual delight, making their books easily recognisable while still allowing each title to stand on its own.

Creating annual reports is an important task for organisations. It’s a document that not only gives a detailed overview of how your company has been performing, it also helps to communicate with clients and stakeholders. Although some organisations may think it’s easier doing it by themselves, there are significant benefits to using an agency specialising in annual report design.