US manufacturers can teach a few lessons
“A new survey by Business Week and the Industrial Designers Society of America of 53 design departments in America’s largest companies reveals that decentralisation is in, budgets are up, staffing
Changing status could spark identities boom
As a further group of councils are set to gain unitary status, Clare Dowdy reports on the possible design opportunities
Drive buys
RETAIL – As the nature of retailing undergoes technology-led change and flux, Jane Lewis looks at the role of in-store multimedia.
Shellys Shoes strides ahead with redesign
High street footwear chain Shellys Shoes is introducing its first new logo since the 1960s, designed by London’s The Formation. An interiors revamp is also underway with design by shopfitter
Same old tired repeats
The UK seems to be incapable of marketing innovation and creativity on a global scale. Instead, emerging economies and countries which still have a manufacturing base are sold rehashed UK
Hotel du mac
Scotsman Ken McCulloch has designed three ace restaurants with very nice hotels attached, and plans to bring his distinctive style south of the border.
Shooting gallery
Photo libraries are discovering that the more they specialise, the more they can accumulate – and the secret of success is in the marketing. Mark Wilson reports
Client survey finds new status for pack design
NEWS – Packaging design ranks second only to advertising in defining clients’ strategic aims, according to a survey of client companies across Europe.
Filling Stations
If Nineties minimalism has left you feeling empty and dissatisfied, you’ll be pleased to hear that flamboyancy is back on the menu. Clare Melhuish samples some new flavours
AFFAIRS OF THE HEART
Designing for charities seems to be de rigueur among design groups. Is this merely a profile-raising exercise, or are genuine acts of altruism involved?
Glasgow builds up to 1999 high profile
Glasgow’s build-up to being the 1999 City of Architecture and Design continues with the launch of a regular newsletter designed by Graven Images. The Glasgow consultancy has been integral to
Double vision
In the week that the RIBA’s four-year strategic study into the future of architecture is concluded, Jeremy Myerson asks why the design industry has made no similar preparations
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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.
