Horror scope for 1999
Millennium angst has had a worrying effect on Tim Rich, provoking a prophetic dream of a design body with a name problem and typographic debate leading to violence.
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The growth of Internet shopping means retailers are having to find new ways to entice people back into the shops. A total shopping ‘experience’ is required, says Pamela Buxton.
Declaring the interest
The value of brands could be thrust into the limelight with the introduction of a new accounting law. Tom Bawden looks into how and why brands should be evaluated.
Mixed metaphors can signify muddled thinking
Mr Turner mixes a cocktail of poor metaphors (DW 25 September). He compares groups demanding fee pitches with wise men who buy cars by first looking under the bonnet and
Terms of contract
Drawing up a contract can benefit both parties
Reading the radio signals
If you’re interested in digital radio, this one is for you. The first publication to come out of The Fourth Room’s FutureScape research programme looks at the way ‘digital audio
Free pitching can provide opportunities for some
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Them and Us
For British designers, it’s hard to resist the lure of a job in New York. Liz Farrelly talks to six defectors about their reasons for moving to the US and
Inside out
The interiors sector has become more sophisticated in recent years, in answer to occupiers’ demands for higher standards. Marc Lopatin examines the trends. Marc Lopatin is property writer for the
Faith, hope and Clarity
Online business development consultancy Clarity has completed the Carphone Warehouse website. Clare Dowdy charts the group’s rise and looks at its positioning for long-term growth
Salaries enjoy a healthy hike
Designers are commanding huge wage rises as they reap the dividends of a skills shortage across the industry. – Salaries are up on average by a massive 26 per cent
If looks could sell…
The Design Effectiveness Awards have shown design’s capacity to sell products independently of any ad campaign. Pamela Buxton looks at some of the winners’ impressive track records
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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.
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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.
