Rochelle Brock on the importance of being a “size inclusive photographer”

New York-based photographer Rochelle Brock describes her work as “all over the place but not in a bad way”. With an interest in fashion, editorial, beauty, documentary and fine art photography, Brock has encapsulated elements from all of these approaches to create a style that is bold and inviting. “My style is inspired by my environment, the people I’m surrounded...

A tasty new look for restaurant review site Zagat

In the late 70s, two Americans living in Paris found themselves wishing for a restaurant resource that reflected the opinions of their foodie friends rather than those of professional critics or mystery reviewers. The couple, Nina and Tim Zagat, ended up creating the guide they’d always wanted themselves. The subsequent success of what became the Zagat Restaurant Guide introduced people...

LGBTQIA+ platform Serif launches with a morphing, inky identity

The platform promises to be “a space connecting LGBTQIA+ communities through curated experiences and real-time conversations”, allowing users to share thoughts and ideas and find people to collaborate with. Currently still in a pilot stage – and accepting pre-launch sign ups – Serif plans to offer several recurring features, including a call-in advice show called Baseline. The homepage will spotlight...

New show at the Design Museum celebrates the life and work of Terence Conran

One of the most influential designer-entrepreneurs of his generation, Sir Terence Conran, who died last year, was a champion of design education and the creative industries in the UK throughout his life. Opening to mark what would have been Conran’s 90th birthday, the Design Museum in London is celebrating the memory of its founder by looking back at his accomplishments,...