Trocaholics
If you’re planning a trip to Segaworld, get the timing right and check out the Media Projects spectacular in the Trocadero atrium, urges Sutherland Lyall
Keeping your place with the select few
New tech lead in: New Tech Text For most of this summer, client groups have been announcing either new or revised rosters.
CSD researches procurement
The Chartered Society of Designers is commissioning independent research in a bid to change Government policy towards the procuring of design consultants. The initiative is masterminded by CSD president Nick
Back to the school daze
Colleges are about to open their doors to a new batch of young creative blood. But be warned, says Liz Farrelly, colleges are currently in a state of flux. Instead
Disunited we stand in our need to change policy
The CSD’s moves to change Government procurement policy are to be commended, as indeed are the Design Council’s and Design Business Association’s. But why aren’t they working in accord towards
Fitsandstarts
Interior designers have to work closely with not only the client, but also contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and a whole bevy of minor stars. Organisation, flexibility and communication both on- and
Picture this
As advertising becomes evermore surreal, designers are finding photolibraries a source worth having. Amanda Lake talks to the top users and abstainers
Sheepish stuff at Quo Vadis
Damien Hirst is to redesign the interior of Leoni’s Quo Vadis restaurant in London’s Soho. The controversial artist, winner of the 1995 Turner Prize, is reported as having a 2m
Design director to quit British Council
The British Council is to lose design director Malcolm Reading, who will not being replaced. Reading says it is “totally his own decision” to leave.
And some of the BBC crowd are on the pitch…..
How will the BBC’s news resources graphics team’s decision to pitch for work impact on designers working in the area?
It’s a long way from Silicon Valley to Innovation Plain
Known for centuries as having a high concentration of brain matter, Cambridge has become the UK centre for technological research and product development. Michael Evamy looks at some of the
Access ability
First impressions count, so Nicky Churchill suggests ways of achieving a stylish company reception area, whatever the budget
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.
