DCA jumps out of the box to reply to critics
DCA’s new design for BT phone boxes came under fierce criticism. But, as Beverley Cohen reports, DCA had to revamp a treasured icon that the public doesn’t like anyone changing
Express delivery
It’s no surprise that with as subject as intangible as corporate communications, so many people are at odds. Helen Jones and Richard Watson demystify it for both client and designer
Rail sell-off leaves design with second class status
The Government’s passenger rail privatisation scheme is gathering pace, but a number of new owners are leaving branding in the sidings for the time being, reports Clare Dowdy
Brief
Red Jacket has created a new office reception for ad agency Duckworth Finn Grubb Walters’ Soho headquarters in London. The building was ‘unspectacular’, according to Simon Jordan, Red Jacket’s head
DoH shows signs of unhealthy behaviour
Four things depressed me about the piece on the announcement by the Department of Health of a 38-strong design roster (DW 28 June), which included the astonishing revelation that “the
Design Museum plans expansion via Lottery
The Design Museum is to apply for cash from the Arts Council Lottery Fund towards a major extension and interiors revamp planned for 1998. A 1000m2 third floor is planned,
Can’t play won’t play
The beef war is a sad illustration of Britain’s attitude to Johnny Foreigner: truculent, arrogant and totally negative. The European Designer show in Maastricht brought home to ex-pat Peter Hall
Shop torque
As Daewoo has discovered, interactive multimedia can be a powerful tool in marketing a product. Yaron Meshoulam outlines the success of recent campaigns. Yaron Meshoulam is head of strategy at
Package deals
Designer and client have to work very closely in packaging and branding. In a relationship which can make or break the project, how well do they communicate, and what do
Cadbury’s Darkness
The relationship between designers and clients can be notoriously difficult. Problems can arise either through a lack of communication, a failure to understand each other’s needs, the fact that those
Design Council Web site job leads the way
The Design Council has awarded the design and operation of its new Internet site on the World Wide Web to Blueberry New Media, a division of Blueberry Design. The appointment
Taking shape
Where’s it all going? Top tipster Richard Watson from EDR looks into his crystal ball and makes a few predictions for the future shape of the UK packaging industry
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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.
