Grape expectations
Vinopolis, City of Wine, will open the doors of its glass and steel entrance on London’s South Bank next month. As a concept, it hopes to cash in on the
Managing a project manager
Although some design groups have been using project managers since Kajagoogoo topped the charts with Too Shy, they are generally considered a product of the past ten years.
Reading the market
Couture versus prêt a porter. High brow versus low brow. Craft versus mass production. Hardback versus paperback.
Road to somewhere
Tibor Kalman changed the way we see and read a lot of things. And he did it without the benefit of a formal design education. He was the classic baby
Directing access
WEB design has come a long way since the dark days of 1994. Or has it? The supposed broadband revolution – where every household would be linked via a video-quality
Preparation doesn’t need to hamper creativity
I am writing in response to Lee Sillitoe’s letter (DW 9 April) concerning experience and creativity. There are dangerous pronouncements here which could harm the aspirations of young designers, as
Fitting praise
It’s amazing how much common ground there is between interior designers and shopfitters these days. The results of our trawl of opinions reveal that both parties put a feeling for
Role call
Ringing up for an insurance quote? Calling to book a holiday? Chances are you’re through to the workplace phenomenon of the decade, the call centre. Following the US trend, call
…as Stuart & Knight relaunches
CELLNET is changing its name to BT Cellnet to underline its close association with its major shareholder. A rebranding project by design group Stuart & Knight comes despite BT’s failure
Universal language
Oliver Bennett focuses on the niche end of the photographic arena, and zooms in on three approaches, each with a unique selling point It is an unquantifiable fact – but
M&S plans to pursue new in-store direction
Marks & Spencer is planning to revamp a number of its 290 stores to help shoppers find their way around them.
Signs of direction
A BLOKE in Regent Street with a placard which reads “John, Paul, George, Ringo; The Beatles shop this way”, constitutes the best piece of tourist signage in London. That’s not
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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.
