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Have we maxed out on maxxing?

From the gamified grids of biohacking apps to the soft-focus rebellion of modern self-care brands, Jay Topham explores how optimisation culture is shaping - and alienating - the design world.

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Canva’s free Affinity arrives on the iPad

We all like free stuff, right? What do you mean there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Well that’s true. There isn’t, and a highly capitalised Canva purchased…

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Nubank unveils global brand refresh by Koto

Creative studio Koto has redesigned the visual identity and digital platforms for Latin American digital bank Nubank as it expands into the United States.

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design/leader: Aiya Lisova, founder of AIYA Bureau

In our interview series, design leaders answer five questions about design, and five questions about leadership. This week, we interview Aiya Lisova, founder and art director of AIYA Bureau.

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The Outline: How&How rebrands, JDO’s Halloween concept, and more

Welcome to The Outline, Design Week’s weekly roundup of the stories you might have missed. This week, HOW+HOW turns up the volume on its own brand, ZMMA and Nissen Richards Studio team up to reimagine the Royal Armouries in Leeds, and more…