Regeneration study for Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull City Council has appointed a team of consultants to conduct a study that will lead to a transformation of the city’s historic Old Town fruit market. The
Hollow promise
Controversy has plagued the Dome since building started. Design Week decided to take a look, and also asked some prominent British designers their opinions.
Will no design challenger for the Dome come forth?
I respect Clive Grinyer’s interpretation of the Dome (Letters, DW 14 January). Like him, all I wanted was an amazing day out. Perhaps I have seen too much because the
Voxpop
What should David Stuart’s main objectives be when he takes over from Larry Barker as British Design & Art Direction president in January 2001?
That was the year that was
Another rollercoaster year for British design, and Design Week was along for the ride. There were many ups and downs this year – the UK design industry never stood still.
PMP helps Methodists to lighten up
Interior design specialist and architect PMP has created both interiors and exteriors for a new Methodist Church at Fulham Broadway in West London. The site, which will start being built
Drawing boards
An eye-catching poster for a theatre production will reel in a potential audience, stimulating their interest. Nick Smurthwaite takes the bait
Screen test for design
As we prepare for the explosion of TV channels and the dawn of interactive TV, Mike Exon asks what impact these and other broadcast developments will have on screen design
Flying in the ointment
Branding is as much about good customer-relations as it is packaging and logos, says Tim Rich, a fact he was reminded of on a recent flight with a cut-price airline
Copycats get the cream
In the world of product branding retailers reign supreme, not manufacturers. Richard Murray thinks that much of this is due to old-fashioned complacency
Poulter targets Canny Chefs
Sandwich spread manufacturer Shippams is making a bid to diversify into low-cost meals, aimed at students, pensioners and families on low budgets. Leeds consultancy Poulter Partners has developed the brand
Asda has Fresh ideas in store
Asda is planning to roll out a chain of 50 mini hypermarkets for local communities, under an Asda Fresh brand identity. The initiative follows trials in the US, by parent
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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.
