Case study – Boots mirrors
Lyons Associates, formerly Lyons Ames, has been capitalising on the growth in the cosmetics and toiletries sector, providing structural packaging and product design for projects ranging from Boots’ new brand
Charitable works
Many charities are still a little wary of design. Clare Dowdy explains how a firm working relationship can be beneficial to both parties.
Integrated approach makes life easier
As one of eight best of class design consultants for BAA, we were recently invited to spend a day’s workshop with a representative from all BAA’s retail contractors and its
Too much of too much
On my kitchen wall is a framed page ripped from a copy of Viz featuring a facsimile cover of a glossy Condé Nast-type title.
Dyson urges Government to fund museum
James Dyson has called on the Government to provide core funding for the Design Museum to reinforce support it has generated from its own activities and commercial sponsorship. “The museum
Liberate and conquer
Creative management can help promote motivated and committed staff, who are far more likely to produce high quality work. Tim Rich calls for the liberation of the workforce.
Virtual shops ‘suffer from poor design’
Badly designed “virtual shops” are partly to blame for the poor uptake of shopping on the Internet in the UK, according to new research. Electronic sales account for just 0.7
Leader
I like this new spirit of optimism, I like bullish markets, and, most of all, I like the sense that almost anything is possible. Don’t tell me about the good
SOURCING:Secret service
Suppose you can’t find the paper you want, or have a picture of something in your mind but don’t know if it actually exists. Who you gonna call? Epic.
Highly effective
As clients catch on to the possibilities lighting can offer, special effects are coming into their own. Nicky Churchill looks at three examples
Third time popular?
Poor old Newell and Sorrell. Despite all its hard work to win plum jobs, the consultancy just can’t seem to get any positive press. First, it was under the cosh
Good enough to eat
There’s a lot more to eating out than just what’s on the menu. José Manser feasts her eyes on the best new restaurant interiors.
Latest articles
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.
