Inspired, Robin Richmond: Method
The accepted backdrop to modern life is a vortex of change dominated by new devices, killer apps and ways of doing things – information overload. It’s therefore refreshing to find
Cockpit Arts wins £50K LDA grant
Cockpit Arts is one of the recipients of The London Development Agency’s first-round funding for its 2012 London Cultural Skills Fund. The London-based creative designer-maker network will invest the £50
Google urges colleges to exploit digital design
Google has urged universities to engage with digital design and social networking sites to market themselves more effectively. Google’s industry head, local, Luke Mckend, accuses universities of being ‘stubbornly traditional’,
Researchers work on eye-controlled CAD
University researchers are aiming to revolutionise the computer-aided design process, using eye-tracking technology. Professor Alison McKay, professor of design systems at Leeds University’s School of Mechanical Engineering, and Dr Steve
Rocket Creative revamps Energy Consortium brand
The Energy Consortium is set to radically overhaul its brand for the first time since its inception, with the help of Rocket Creative. The not-for-profit organisation, which procures energy services
Mark Holmes’ luxury giftware venture unveiled
Mark Holmes has swapped the large scale of Established & Sons for a small-scale new venture of luxury giftware. Anna Richardson talks simplicity, style and the joy of being in
Abu Dhabi continues fuelling the design sector
With Abu Dhabi starting to overshadow its glitzier neighbour Dubai, more groups are setting up shop there. Angus Montgomery reports When design and branding consultants working in the Middle East
Creative businesses to deliver innovation
The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts is set to launch a creative innovation voucher scheme aimed purely at businesses, one which bypasses higher education institutions.Up until now,
David Hillman says today’s magazines are boring
Editorial designer David Hillman says contemporary magazine designs have ‘got boring’.
Sebastian Conran calls for intelligent links with art schools
There is a place for link-ups between art schools and industry, whichcan be of mutual benefit for students and business, but Sebastian Conran takes issuewith those who treat colleges as
Profile: Gareth Williams
As a museum curator, Gareth Williams is an interesting choice for a design post at the Royal College of Art. As he oversees a new exhibition at the Victoria &
Symposium to explore design’s links with science
The links between design and science have been highlighted recently by the Design Council’s formal tie-up with the Technology Strategy Board and Royal College of Art rector Professor Sir Christopher
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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.
