The UK industry is doing well and nurturing its talent
Having just completed our most successful colleges week ever at D&AD Congress 2006, we were surprised to read the wraparound cover announcing what appears to be the imminent demise of
Dyson is intent on further design schools
James Dyson’s plans to open a £22m design and engineering school in Bath could be extended to other countries, the inventor and designer has revealed to Design Week. Dyson is
Design Council under fire for campaign
The Design Council and Creative and Cultural Skills are facing criticism of their industry-wide consultation investigating the future of British design. D&AD has expressed concern at the negative positioning of
Review
EXHIBITION l Warhammer, from 15 July to 24 September, exhibits 30 years of Games Workshop’s fantasy world creations, featuring original artworks, miniatures, sculptures and drawings. Venue: Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane,
A week in Mumbai
Doing business in India can be a tricky and radically different experience, but Adam White enjoys the challenge and gets on just fine – with a little help from the
Strong show for design in D&AD student awards
Designers and photographers from two UK colleges have scooped the top prize at this year’s D&AD Global Student of the Year Award, beating work from the competition’s advertising entries.
Let’s make design work in a business context
I totally agree with Mark Delaney’s point (DW 22 June). We are inundated with design – so much so that it has largely become a commodity. The golden commercial era
Kelvingrove set to reveal £28m overhaul
Glasgow Museums’ Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is reopening next month following a £27.9m refurbishment, featuring exhibition design by Event Communications and a brand identity and wayfinding scheme by Fitch.
Profile: Kurt Naef
Swiss designer and manufacturer Kurt Naef produces carefully crafted ‘toys with soul’ that capture the imaginations of children and adults alike. Yolanda Zappaterra meets a fairy-tale figure As I wait
Designers should spare some time for students
With reference to graduates and education (DW 15 June), having played devil’s advocate, perhaps it’s time for me to come clean. It isn’t always the graduate’s fault – the real
East of England to raise profile with £4m of design work
Design projects to raise the profile of the East of England could earn the industry design and communications contracts worth up to £4m over the next three years. The East
Design in the valleys
With plans for the first Design Forum for Wales under way, Sarah Balmond looks at how Wales can boost its international profile
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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.
