STB bags bank chief as new MD
Leicestershire graphic design consultancy Stocks Taylor Benson has appointed Joe Bakowski, a former service head at banking giant HBOS, as its managing director.
UK groups in line for Index ‘life improving’ awards
The latest shortlist announcement from the Index awards indicates that UK design is playing a prominent part in promoting sustainability and inclusive design at a global level. Last month, the
A sequel better than the original
The NFT has been revamped and rebranded to raise awareness of the BFI and make the best use of its resources and location
Researchers create system for autistic children
Design researchers from Coventry University have created what claims to be the first education and activity area for children with autism which can be used in mainstream schools. The environment
Shedding light on the future
Public and commercial awareness of lighting design is growing, but the sector can also take a lead on energy consumption
Voxpop
‘Graphics has hit a watershed, not knowing which way to go from here. With all stylistic trends plundered, is there anywhere to go but backwards?’ So asked Mike Dempsey while
Just a matter of time
With more Asians studying design, here and abroad, creative services will no longer be immune from the threat of outsourcing
Profile
The founders of Softroom, joint Best of Show winner in the Design Week Awards, first made their names in the style press. Clare Dowdy talks to them about submerged hotels,
Chitty wins Misha Black Medal
Alison Chitty, director of the Motley School of Theatre Design, has been awarded the 2007 Sir Misha Black Medal, while the Industrial Design department at the Coventry University School of
L&Co dusts off the identity for Royal Holloway college
Royal Holloway, University of London, has unveiled a visual identity and literature scheme, designed by L&Co.
Alembic helps charity unite Kosovan orphans
Alembic Design Consultants has developed a visual identity for the Kosovo Youth Education Project, a charity that brings together young people from the three communities of the country.The charity organises
£100 000 research fellowships for design in business
The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 has awarded £100 000 for research into design in business – its first ever research fellowship dedicated to design. A £60 000
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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.
