Between the sheets
The best graphic design in the world can lose its impact and excitement when served up on the wrong paper, and it’s a skillful task selecting the right stock. Fay
CPB draws up elemental logo
The corporate identity for the Government’s new Environment Agency is launched this week. Design is by Coley Porter Bell. The 9000-employee agency, which has a first-year budget of 550m, begins
Bold stance by Studioarc
A legal practice and an advertising agency are both settling into their Glasgow offices after redesigns by fledgling Scottish design consultancy Studioarc. The Leith-based group has given solicitor Henderson Boyd
Brighton’s Palace Pier in ‘absurd’ free-pitch
Designers in Brighton are outraged by an “absurd free pitch” being run by the town’s Palace Pier operator for a new logo. The project was advertised in a local newspaper
CLAIRE CATTERALL – CURATOR
The Royal College of Art made a bold move in appointing Claire Catterall to curate its centenary exhibition. Even bolder was its subsequent display of confidence in letting her tackle
Design fails to exploit tax gain
Design companies are failing to take full advantage of tax relief offered through profit-related pay (PRP) schemes, according to a new survey. Chartered accountant Binder Hamlyn surveyed design, PR, advertising
Taylor made
Appointed as Under-Secretary of State for Science and Technology last summer, Ian Taylor outlines his portfolio and goals for design to Lynda Relph-Knight
Caffeine hit for Lippa Pearce
Lippa Pearce is to create the packaging for a new range of teas by gourmet coffee company Torz & Macatonia. Last year the group produced packaging for the company’s coffees
Join the mile high club
Established players heading out of recession along with emerging start-ups and the deregulation of state airlines are all offering plenty of activity in the airlines identity sector.
Barr Gazetas finds ‘social heart’ of office
Software advertising agency Fox Parrack Fox has moved to new offices designed by Barr Gazetas. The 465m2 space is located on the top floor of a 1950s building in central
AOI draws up new identity
The 650-member Association of Illustrators has its first new corporate identity for 22 years, created by Brighton consultancy Carrington Design. There was no pitch for the low-budget job, according to
Dover’s cliffs take on Land
Land Design Studio has won a five-way unpaid creative pitch for the partial redevelopment of Dover’s White Cliffs Experience. The project will have a budget of around 700 000 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.
