Free-spirited
Graphics duo William Hall are busy combining work for John Pawson with projects that are beyond minimalism, says Clare Dowdy
Strange goings on
Oddly enough, this group has only been trading for a year, but already has a number of impressive commissions under its belt. Sara Manuelli profiles Odd
Revolutionism
Mike Exon gives his spin on some of the more creative record sleeves currently doing the rounds
DBA takes gold over free-pitching
The organisers of the London 2012 Olympic bid have responded to concerns that designers were being asked to free-pitch for identity work, after the intervention of the Design Business Association.
Stageschool
Nick Smurthwaite goes on set with Britain’s award-winning theatre designers
Opius beds down the Yotel concept
Yo! Sushi founder Simon Woodroffe has confirmed his first branded hotel concept, Yotel, will open in central London in the next 18 months. The news follows the announcement last week
Ministry of Sound introduces refurbished interior
London’s Ministry of Sound introduces a refurbished interior tomorrow night, by bar and club specialist GMP Associates. The consultancy has ‘rationalised’ the first floor and extended the VIP area to
Reigniting the sparks
While we’re seeing the fallout of consultancies from the harsh economic climate, Glenn Tutssel is sure the UK design industry has the wherewithal to bounce back
Which grocer will wear the trousers?
Supermarkets are taking on fashion retailers by focusing more on their clothing offer. Hannah Booth reports
Ideas store
Michael Bird shops for the latest retail concepts that hope to entice the customers in to spend their money
Drawing conclusions
Liz Farrelly finds illustrators that are complementing their hand-rendered work with computer technology
Behind the scenes
The BBC is pushing boundaries in office interior design. Hannah Booth takes a walk backstage with head of interiors John Dee to find out how it’s doing it
Latest articles
Introducing Design Week’s new editorial team
We’re excited to announce the new Design Week editorial team ahead of the platform’s relaunch this autumn. Rob Alderson joins as Editor, with Clare Dowdy as Senior Writer.
Remembering Sir Kenneth Grange – 1929-2024
It is with great sadness that we heard about the passing of the hugely influential British designer, Sir Kenneth Grange.
From the archives: Picture Post
As we head back into our archives, here’s a gem from March 1990. Jane Lewis looks at the creative ways design firms promoted their services through mail-outs.
From the archives: Driving back to the future
During our pause, we’re re-publishing the occasional article from deep in our archives. This March 1990 column by our founder, Jeremy Myerson, looks at car design trends.
Design Week is resting, and we’ll be back soon
In December 2023, it was announced that Design Week was closing its doors. However – good news! We’re reopening by the end of summer 2024!
Design across five decades: from the editors who brought you Design Week
As the design industry propelled itself forward, we were always there to champion, inform, analyse and guide the way.
Design Week quiz: a look back through the ages
Have you been paying attention for the last four decades? Only one way to find out.
Design Week: 1986-2023
Design Week closes, having championed design excellence for the past 38 years.
What will retail and experience design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, WeWantMore creative director Ruud Belmans offers his view on what retail and experience design might look like next year.
What will exhibition design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, Studio Arc director Lyndsey Bowditch offers her view on what exhibition design might look like next year.
Why 2024 will be the “year of creative emergence” when it comes to AI
As part of our series on design in 2024, Mia Blume – founder of Design Dept. and Designing with AI – tells us that next year will be a “paradigm
Using VR to break outdated taboos around women’s health
Taking the form of a ‘vagina-like’ tent, INTER/her by Camille Baker uses cutting edge tech to open up conversations around issues like ovarian and cervical cancer, endometriosis, and menopause.
