There are no short cuts to a career in graphic design
While for the most part I agree with Alan Herron’s comments (Letters, DW 6 December), I don’t care for his closing remarks – ‘On second thoughts, that’s about as much
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What will be the defining issue for the design world in 2008? What should designers be doing this year to ensure it is a successful one? The year ahead could
£1.7M Wysing Arts Centre revamp ready to be unveiled
The visual arts in Cambridge are set to receive a boost, with the opening of the revamped Wysing Arts Centre this week. The £1.7m centre, incorporating a total of nine
Rich pickings
One of the first big people moves of the year was the decision by Fitch’s managing director, Tim Greenhalgh, to relinquish control of the consultancy to become the network’s chief
Organic Pharmacy moves in to West End
Organic health and beauty retailer The Organic Pharmacy has launched a new store on the former Dickins & Jones site in London’s West End, created by Sheridan & Co.
Hadid takes on PolyU tower
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – known as PolyU – has appointed Zaha Hadid as the architect of its new Innovation Tower, which will house the School of Design and
Plans exposed for the new Photographers’ Gallery
After months of anticipation, plans for the new Photographers’ Gallery in the heart of London’s Soho were finally unveiled last week by Dublin-based architects O’Donnell & Tuomey.
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A report published last week recommend how Scotland’s Six Cities Design Festival might be better run in future. Moving forward, what should the organisers introduce to build on the visitors’
Richards to champion design in Wales
The Design Commission for Wales has appointed Wendy Richards, former principal urban designer at Newport City Council and Newport Unlimited, as development director. As an experienced urban designer and landscape
Shakespeare’s Globe unveils new exhibition space by Cultural Innovations
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London launched its refurbished exhibition space yesterday (4 December). Exploring the life of Shakespeare and the history of the Globe, the show was overhauled by consultancy
Photographers’ Gallery plans out
Design plans for the new £15.5m home for The Photographers’ Gallery in Soho, due to open in 2010, were revealed today. Architects O’Donnell & Tuomey will design the overall gallery,
Whitespace named Fresh group of the year
The Fresh Digital awards took place last night in Manchester, celebrating the digital design and advertising community outside London. Edinburgh-based digital design consultancy Whitespace beat Manchester group Creative Lynx and
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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.
