Here is our round up of the news stories and industry articles that caught our eye during August 2026.
Girlguiding unveils first full uniform redesign in 30 years
In collaboration with HemingwayDesign and about 55,000 girls and women, Girlguiding launched its first complete uniform redesign in over 30 years, focusing on self-expression, comfort, and usefulness.
With almost 385,000 members, the biggest youth organization for girls in the UK last updated its uniform in 1990 as a result of a partnership with British fashion designer Jeff Banks. 45 outfits and accessories for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, young leaders and adult volunteers are included in the new line.
Find out more in Creative Review.
Two Berlin graduates asked 30 design leaders if AI has ended their industry
AI panels are now required at every design conference, and they always conclude with a moderator asking, “So, are we cooked?” and a room full of anxious laughing. Two communication designers who just received their bachelor’s degrees, Max Voigt and Erik Burdach, made the decision to stop laughing and start asking the right questions. A 240-page hardcover titled “Are we cooked?” is their response to the panel-circuit small talk.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Reimagining the green toy soldier for IWM London’s Childhood in War
Do you recall our childhood green plastic soldiers? Lost beneath the couch, lost forever, or frozen in the middle of a charge, lined up across the carpet (waiting for a horrible moment for a parent). We spent hours playing with them without truly considering what they stood for. Johnson Banks, a London firm, drew inspiration for its most recent project from the contrast between an innocent kid toy and the very real thing it represents.
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Stanley Chow fills the Arndale with 13 giant inflatable Manchester icons
You’ve probably seen a Stanley Chow portrait this week without realising it was one. Andy Burnham, our new prime minister, uses an illustration by Chow as his avatar. The bold, simple, distinctly Manc style has established its own language. The man behind it is suddenly getting really big.
Let’s face it, Manchester is having a moment. There has never been a better moment to host a massive celebration for Burnham and the people who helped establish its reputation, especially now that the city is ranked tenth and the entire nation’s attention is focused on the north. (Did you know that Creative Boom also resides there?)
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New reports from Creative UK explore how UK Government could further support investment in creative industries
Today, Tuesday, August 4, Creative UK has released two new reports that examine the potential for further growth in the UK’s cultural and creative industries through a “Single Front Door” for investment.
The proposed “Single Front Door,” an industry-led project, is mentioned in the UK Government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan. It would give creative enterprises access to information about attracting private investment in addition to better government resource signposting.
Find out more in Creative UK.
What Instagram’s brand refresh signals
Instagram has made its first significant design change since 2016. The new wordmark, which Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri first unveiled on the social media platform along with a brief phrase, has been the main focus of the design’s distribution thus far.
It was time for an update because the wordmark at the top of the app hasn’t changed in ten years. Cleaner and more contemporary, with allusions to the original and the craftsmanship and simplicity that have consistently made it Instagram-worthy.
Find out more in Creative Review.
A 10ft ball of real human hair is rolling through New York
Removing dead hair from the drain of your shower is never an enjoyable task. But for those with longer locks, it’s an essential weekly ritual. You never anticipate seeing the same disgusting bulk transformed into a massive hairball that tumbles across New York City’s streets to make a fairly direct statement about hair loss.
The 10-foot-tall rolling piece, known as “the Tumblehair,” is composed of actual human hair. Disgusting. It is meant to symbolise the 167 billion hairs that New Yorkers lose due to hair loss.
Find out more in Creative Boom.
Gradwatch 2026
Graphic designer Mac Brown adds, “I wasn’t always drawn to the creative sector as an outlet for creativity.” “I’ve always aspired to be a very traditional artist, but I took both fine art and graphic design programs in school. I was drawn to the way design was able to incorporate art into the creation of goods, brands, and emotions.
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Six pieces of advice for juniors in their first month
It’s a wonderful feeling to impart what you’ve learnt to juniors after gaining a few years of experience. In particular, if you wish you had gotten that advise when you were younger.
It’s important to consider that certain occupations don’t frequently do this. People in some competitive industries believe that advancement is a zero-sum game and keep their hard-earned knowledge close to their hearts for fear of being surpassed by competitors, including those who are technically under them.
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New Uber campaign encourages Germans to change their habits
The new advertisements use a humorous tone and a documentary structure to highlight the numerous frustrating trips we take in life that may be prevented if we are prepared to be flexible, alter our plans, and break old patterns. Importantly, every movie concludes with the same straightforward recommendation: Or Uber? (Or place an Uber order?).
Find out more in Creative Review.
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