Proustian Penguins
Early Penguin paperbacks were created as cheap, throwaway items, but Hugh Pearman marvels at the lasting power of their now legendary design When my pre-university son arrived home the other
Voxpop
As the holiday season kicks in and books slide up our summer shopping lists, how much credit do you give book cover design for your choice of beach reading? It’s
Rose identity puts lead in D&AD’s Yellow Pencil
D&AD is launching its first ‘major rebrand’ since its formation in 1962, with designs by Rose, but has steered clear of a radical overhaul.
Stake your R&D tax credit claim
The Government is setting up units to advise companies about R&D tax credit eligibility and designers are set to benefit, says Scott Billings
Is this a link with industry or is it just a one-off?
Interesting article (Comment, DW 20 July), especially the sign-off about designers who feel that the Design Council could be seen as irrelevant without a direct link to the industry. It
Dubai is rife with opportunity, but it must nurture its talent
The only surprising thing about Dubai’s bid to celebrate its local creative talent is that it has taken so long to do so. Plans fostered by the International Design Initiative
Design oasis for desert kingdom
Dubai, a hotspot for extravagant design by global players, is now building an infrastructure to nurture local creative talent, says Sarah Balmond The desert kingdom of Dubai, nestled in the
Keep British design credibility alive
Michael Hockney is stating what many members of the design community are debating, less politely, in the pub (Letters, DW 13 July). British Design Innovation would concur that British design
Making monuments
Last month, the doors opened at two major new museums in Paris and Luxembourg. Natasha Edwards evaluates their very different approaches to exhibition design, coming away impressed by one and
Design Council’s gloom inspires industry repost
The Design Council’s gloomy predictions about the future of design have caused much controversy. Perhaps that was the aim. The council’s estimation that we have only five years to fit
Energy Review shows green light to UK designers
The Government published its Energy Review last week outlining fresh proposals to save energy and boost renewable sources and low-carbon technologies.
Class distinction
James Dyson hopes to nurture a new generation of innovators at the UK’s first dedicated design and engineering school, says Scott Billings The UK looks set to receive its first
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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.
