From golden syrup to golden shoes, this week’s Design Line ponders how the language of design is being co-opted for political messages, as well as including stories about material tracing, manufactured outrage and un-radical retrofitting.

From how we design for digital spaces to how we classify “emerging designers”, this week’s Design Line looks at some conundrums and questions the industry is engaged with.

For Design Reviewed #3, Oli Stratford dives into the world of soft drink branding and redesigns, and the rise of zero-sugar formulations.