Challenging disabled stereotypes
In a bid to encourage designers to re-examine the aids provided for disabled people, a collaborative group has launched a CD-ROM providing research and information about what this consumer group
Print’s charming
With the boundary between design and print becoming blurred, it is increasingly important to understand the latest changes in the print industry. Tony Brown tells his side of the story
Students design gifts for foreign dignitaries
Five students have designed gifts to be given by the Government to foreign dignitaries attending international summits in the UK. Silversmith Sue Watkins of the University of Central England designed
You know when you’ve been… Kwenched?
As a publicity stunt for Soft, a new thriller novel by Rupert Thomson set in the world of soft drink advertising, cans of Kwench!, the brand featured in the book,
Design industry representation: we need less talk, more action
Letters to the Editor should be sent to Design Week, 50 Poland Street, London W1V 4AX. Fax: 0171-970 4197. e-mail [email protected]
RCA seeks to upgrade facilities
The Royal College of Art is seeking to dramatically improve its public and teaching facilities with the announcement of two building projects. The London postgraduate college is seeking 9m Lottery
Strange bedfellows
Giles Keeble looks at the strange and often strained relationship between advertising and design
Briefs
CBI appoints new SME chairman: The Confederation of British Industry’s Small and Medium Enterprises Council has appointed businessman Colin Perry as its new chairman. Perry comes to the position at
TV Times
The increase in TV and satellite channels means that electronic programme guides are gaining more influence in helping you select what you watch. Steve Bowbrick tunes in. Steve Bowbrick is
Europe’s identity crisis
The UK has inherited the presidency at a time when confidence in the European Union is at an all-time low. Lynda ReIph-Knight reports on moves to promote better understanding
Some alternatives to the practice of creative pitching
Is creative pitching a waste of time (Practice, DW 30 January)? I believe so. A visual response, except for the simplest of projects, is meaningless without the results of research
A Thirties classic at a very Nineties price
A famous example of graphic design in the form of a film poster from the likes of movie master Saul Bass could be just the thing to brighten up a
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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.
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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.
