Parliamentary Design Commission set up
The Associate Parliamentary Design and Innovation Group has set up a Design Commission to promote design to Government.
Light graffiti
Whether you’re a graffiti enthusiast (or even artist); a Banksy book for the coffee-table type or ‘exasperated by wall-scribbles of Godalming’, there’s no doubt of the merits of the Light
D&AD is well placed to champion the interests of the creative industries
News that D&AD is positioning itself as a campaigner for change in education and the creative industries couldn’t be more timely, given that design representation is high on the agenda
D&AD aims to become ‘campaigning’ organisation
Laura Woodroffe, former director of education and professional development at D&AD, has been appointed to the new role of director of content, community and campaigns as part of a restructure
Eggs before bacon
Public institutions looking for alternative revenues are revamping their catering offers to compete with mainstream restaurants, exploiting their unique interiors to encourage social as well as educational visits. Emily Gosling
Under the hammer
The Photographers’ Gallery is to hold a charity auction at Christie’s South Kensington site in mid February. The auction had been designed to raise the final pennies to transform and
The best intentions
For many, the positive aspirations of the first week of January have dissolved, just like the snow. But for those who are still going, we thought we’d share two projects
Industry experts predict steady recovery for 2011
This year will see a steady economic recovery, although there is to be a public-sector dip and training will be key to retaining staff, industry experts say. Amanda Merron, partner
On the cusp
For a brief moment, 2011 is still a blank canvas – but not for long. Design Week asks a range of experts what they think will happen in their sector
Seditious stirrings
At this time of cuts and upheaval, design needs to be at the forefront of emerging radical thinking. Adrian Shaughnessy is encouraged by the social focus he finds among students
Singapore rising
With its robust economy, benign government support for education and design, and strong cultural links within the UK and the US, Singapore is all set to steal a slice of
Jonathan Sands’ OBE is a well-deserved reminder of the value of design
We start the new year on a happy note, knowing that the efforts of one of our community have earned him the recognition he deserves. The award of an OBE
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.
