Category: Design for Good

A Wonderbox of funA quarter of children in Scotland are growing up in poverty and hardship, depriving them of the opportunity to learn for fun. Wonderbox is a free activity pack that supports kids’ wellbeing, encourages them to explore their curiosity and builds confidence through creativity. Each edition includes a journal with learning prompts, activity ideas and space for kids to express themselves. The characterful illustration style and playful copy radiate fun in every detail—delivering a bit of joy to […]

New Scots: Bringing Our Communities Together The New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy is a major initiative of the Scottish Government, managed by the Scottish Refugee Council and partners. An evolving strategic framework, the NSRIS sets out best practice for embedding refugees into their new environs and for building bridges between arriving and receiving communities. Tangent was commissioned to create a visual identity to encapsulate the spirit and ethos of the New Scots initiative; to represent the results of the first […]

Against a backdrop of tragic drug deaths, iconic Glasgow venue SWG3 wanted to educate young club goers on how to have a safe night. We knew an outdated “just say no” message won’t land with this audience. We needed to speak their language while encouraging them to look after each other with no fear or shame. Every group has that one friend who will step in and take action if need be. But we needed everyone to be more like […]

Leith Athletic FC are a huge, inclusive force within the local community. One of the many positive results of their outreach over last few years has been an unprecedented growth within their Women and Girl’s section. Unfortunately, this growth comes with financial implications. The cost of new equipment, as well as the fees involved in establishing new teams within a league system, can prove to be a real challenge for community clubs. To cover this shortfall, they needed new initiatives […]

The UK housing system isn’t working, leading to a steep increase in homelessness. In Manchester alone, 1 in 74 people are homeless , and local charities like Mustard Tree are creaking at the seams. Supporting Mustard Tree on World Homeless Day, The Homeless Listings highlight the stark reality of those seeking shelter in the city. Because unlike what some politicians think, homelessness is not a ‘lifestyle choice’. Taking inspiration from well-known estate agents in Manchester, The Homeless Listings are designed […]

In realising this highly crafted programme of commissions, NHS Lothian Charity’s Tonic Arts team and Round Table Projects worked with leading creatives to develop a people-centred healthcare environment where nature-based enhancement is instrumental in improving the physical and mental wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors. The programme permeates the hospital building and grounds with art and design that draws upon the unique landscape and stories of East Lothian, providing distracting focal points and creating a restorative and calming environment for […]