Procuring a better deal for all
High-level meetings between policy-makers and senior design figures could see an overhaul of Government procurement practices, says Tom Banks
We should adopt a professional stance on digital creativity
With regard to Lord Carter’s long-awaited Digital Britain report (Voxpop, DW 25 June), I’d suggest education should be at the heart of any policy changes needed to encourage digital creativity
In the pipeline
The branding opportunities that arose from the privatisation of utility provision mean that companies are taking communications seriously, and new technology will offer further potential for differentiation. Matthew Valentine reports
Glastonbury airing for digital work
The BBC will showcase leading digital work from around the UK at Glastonbury Festival this weekend.
Sebastian Conran takes IP debate to MPs
The issue of intellectual property moves centre stage as Sebastian Conran makes the case for stronger legislation in Parliament. Tom Banks reports
BDI lobbies Mandelson over university design departments
British Design Innovation is calling on Lord Mandelson to stop university design departments competing with design groups for business.
Voxpop
What one issue would you put at the top of Lord Mandelson’s agenda as he takes charge of the new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills?
New blood is our best hope
Ringfence your bursaries – we need to invest heavily in fostering young talent if our industry is not to suffer in the future, argues Glenn Tutssel
Coin designer Matt Dent celebrates surprise D&AD win
Graphic designer Matt Dent, who picked up a Yellow and a Black Pencil at this year’s D&AD Awards for his reverse designs for UK coins, says he ‘hadn’t expected to
Oculus creates ‘child-friendly MP’ to educate children about Parliament
The Houses of Parliament has appointed Oculus to create a series of publications to teach school children about their inner workings.
Mandelson’s extended powers hailed by design world
The Cabinet reshuffle, which has seen the creation of the new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills under Lord Peter Mandelson, has ‘played out very well for the design agenda’,
The latest reshuffle bodes well for the design industry
If any party gained from the week’s Government debacle it is surely the design community. The coming together of elements of the former Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
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.
