Pentagram's twin logos for Doha Design District separate a maker space from an event space. The real story is how they built sub-brands through discipline, not decoration.
designMonday, September 14, 2026
Rebrands with substance lead today's design coverage
Today's design stories are less about fresh paint and more about the thinking beneath the surface. Agency rebrands, district identities, and cultural foundations all point to a field that's more interested in principles than polish.
Rebrands and brand architecture
A handful of identity projects stood out by focusing on structure, not just style.
Bath-based agency Thisaway rebranded around fundamental principles rather than visual surface. It's a case study in agencies practicing what they preach for clients.
Amsterdam's Brandt gallery updated its identity for its 10th anniversary via the in-house studio Bureau Brandt. The new name and look reflect a history of dynamic programming.
An exhibition at the Achille Castiglioni Foundation celebrates the playful work of Castiglioni and Munari. It's a reminder that some of the best design thinking starts with fun.
Design thinking and culture
Two pieces offer deeper looks at how design roots itself in place and memory.
Lagos studio Belonwus brings vernacular typography and cultural memory into commercial branding. Their work for payment platform Owo is a deliberate move away from generic fintech aesthetics.
The Architectural Review examines how luxury development and US tax incentives are restricting beach access in Puerto Rico. It's a sharp piece on design's role in public space.
Also today14
Siemens opens photon-counting detector fab in Germanywww.inelectronics.co.uk
Inside a dreamy Southern Highlands home built for light & leisurewww.homestolove.com.au
Is Woolworths’ Fissler container promo worth the points? Here’s my honest reviewwww.bhg.com.au
Baby Tyler - "Sucker With A Dream"post-trash.com- Teacher Rescues a Stuck Octopus and the Animal Seems To Thank Her With a Simple Gesturemymodernmet.com
- MOCA Bangkok Brings Thai Heritage and Contemporary Art Under One Roofmymodernmet.com
Want to be on The Block 2027? Applications are officially open – here’s how to applywww.homestolove.com.au
Reckon you can demolish faster, style harder, be better behaved than this year's contestants? The post Want to be on The Block 2027? Applications are officially open – here’s how to apply appeared first on Homes To Love .
The Walking Dead: DEAD CITY – Season 3 Finale “TENEBRAE”nerdinitiative.com
Recap & Review for 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' Season 3 Finale: TENEBRAE. The post The Walking Dead: DEAD CITY – Season 3 Finale “TENEBRAE” first appeared on NERD INITIATIVE .
ELEGOO DAY 2026 Invites the World to Create, Share, and Grow With Nexprintwww.yankodesign.com
ELEGOO DAY 2026 Invites the World to Create, Share, and Grow With Nexprint Every idea deserves somewhere to go, and for a lot of 3D printing hobbyists, that place has been missing. ELEGOO wants to change that with...
Inside Rainbow Academy: Where Real Production Meets Future Creatorswww.therookies.co
How Italy’s top CG school uses real studio workflows, industry-standard tech, and a global network to launch international creative careers.
Everything you need to know about My Kitchen Rules 2026www.bhg.com.au
All the details in one place. The post Everything you need to know about My Kitchen Rules 2026 appeared first on Better Homes & Gardens Australia .
Profile: Lindsey Adelman – Issue 21 Feature – The Local Projectthelocalproject.com.au
The post Profile: Lindsey Adelman – Issue 21 Feature – The Local Project appeared first on The Local Project .
The Maniac Chair: A Seamless Fusion of Midcentury Design and Motorsports Engineeringfreeyork.org
Explore the unique Maniac Chair by Oilstainlab that harmonizes classic midcentury aesthetics with cutting-edge motorsport materials for a distinct design philosophy. The post The Maniac Chair: A Seamless Fusion of Midcentury Design and Motorsports Engineering appeared first on FR
Behind the Studio: Marylou Sobel Interior Designsite.co-architecture.com
Interior designer Marylou Sobel shares how listening, trust and collaboration shape personal homes that balance heritage character with contemporary life.
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