Press relations
Producers are making headway in getting the intricacies of digital printing across, and it’s well worth taking note of their words, says Fay Sweet
Brief
Even TV foodie Lloyd Grossman would be hard-pressed to digest and deliberate the calorific value of the foodstuffs on display in the latest series of Masterchef. Talbot Designs has created
Manss handles German look
Oberhavel Holding was one of the many East German government-owned companies which found themselves competing with West German rivals after unification. But while many such organisations struggle just to make
Post-election madness
Whatever party is in government there is never enough money to go round, says Hugh Pearman. If it were down to him, stage designers would run the economy.
Election clash: should they stay or should they go?
Over the past five years Design Week has reported the effects of the Conservative Government’s actions on the design industry. In recent issues the parties’ pledges, and the politicians behind
Industry bodies seek future role
A far-reaching strategic review has been instigated by industry bodies to look at the way design is represented in the UK and to come up with a blueprint for the
Post production
Designing a commemorative stamp for the Royal Mail could be summed up as ‘small space, big job’. However, as Liz Farrelly discovers, the rewards can be lucrative
The Wrap Race
The packaging market is on the up and clients are commissioning big jobs again, but old suspicions towards designers die hard. Jane Lewis finds out what clients want from design
High flyers
Design Acumen hit the big time when it revamped BA’s first class cabins. It’s now added a Design Week award to its list and the only way is up, says
Space odyssey
Finding studio space is becoming a nightmare. Forget cramped and expensive Soho, other areas are now far more appealing. Jane Lewis does the legwork
Wolff Olins is Hull city slicker
Kingston upon Hull is bringing in an identity and strapline to improve the city’s poor or non-existent image and encourage inward investment. Wolff Olins is working with public and private
Reasons to be fearful
The Marie Celeste of academia or an oversubscribed, pick-and-mix jumble of courses? Design education is seen as both – and it doesn’t bode well for the future, says Jeremy Myerson
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.
