Growth oriented
China is busy building up its own design expertise in a bid to boost the economy. But where does this leave British designers looking for opportunities in this booming market?
Land Design helps stoke up the Flying Scotsman story
Land Design Studio has created a permanent exhibition at the National Railway Museum in York, to chronicle the history of the Flying Scotsman. Opening today, the £700 000 project is
Brown stays quiet on creativity
Gordon Brown’s Budget sidesteps the creative services industry and fails to answer questions raised by the Cox Review, says Mike Exon.
Profile: Veejay Archary
Black may be a controversial name for a South African consultancy, but founder Veejay Archary is used to change and challenging perceptions through design in his country, says Sean O’Toole.
Digit aids World Water Day with Eden Project installation
Digit has created an interactive installation for the charity WaterAid, to celebrate World Water Day, taking place today. Called the Water Shed, it is being installed at Cornwall’s Eden Project
Design Against Crime Research Centre wins award
The Design Against Crime Research Centre at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design has been awarded the Sir Misha Black Award for Innovation in Design Education.
Sudjic signs up to ‘once in a lifetime’ Design Museum job
Deyan Sudjic signed a contract on Monday to become the next director of the Design Museum. Sudjic (pictured) will leave his job as Dean to the Faculty of Art, Design
Allowing in ‘outsiders’ could bolster the design industry
It is not surprising to find Sir George Cox named as one of two design ‘champions’ by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport as part of its Creative Economy
Inspired
Google Earth is great. For those that haven’t seen it, Google Earth downloads on to your PC from the Web. It’s an animated 3D globe, overlaid with all sorts of
Designers to create Tate Modern’s new layout concept
Tate Modern is working with a host of designers to create a radical new look for its permanent galleries, as the organisation completes the first rehang of its collection. The
Cox named as UK design ‘champion’
In the week that saw the first meeting of the Cox Review implementation team – Sir George Cox, Sir Terence Conran, Nicholas Serota, Lord Foster, David Kester, Christopher Frayling and
Primed and ready for action
You need to make time if you want to attract the best clients – and you’ll be better equipped to meet their needs, says Liz Birkbeck Designers only slip into
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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.
