•Pictoform> 15-05-14Danger ZoneInterbrand Australia’s Chris Maclean explores the colourful history of the Trefoil, the instantly recognisable symbol for radioactivity designed by scientists at the University of California.Words by Chris Maclean
•Pictoform> 22-04-14Past SignsEvocative and memorable, English Heritage’s versatile symbol perfectly conjures up a wealth of pre-historic henges, fortifications and castles, argues Lloyd Northover founder John Lloyd.Words by John Lloyd
•Pictoform> 03-04-14Italian Icon La Tigre has high praise for Lombardy’s rose-inspired symbol, which draws on the region’s ancient heritage, and was created by a dream team of Italian graphic designers.Words by La Tigre
•Pictoform> 20-03-14Alt RockHit alt-J on your keyboard and you get the name of a Mercury-prize winning band from Leeds. Daniel Eatock hails the obtuse use of symbols and calls for us to embrace the awkward...Words by Daniel Eatock
•Pictoform> 20-03-14High CommandFew designers know the power of symbols better than Susan Kare, who tells the fascinating story behind her design of Apple’s ‘command’ key.Words by Susan Kare
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