Pandora’s box
David Bernstein discovers a mixture of surprises when he opens up the latest official design industry report, but says it’s still best to keep informed.
Dealing with design buyers
When pitching to inexperienced buyers, designers need to be prepared and not commit too many resources to the initial process, says Grahame Jones. I haven’t heard anything yet. They said
UK design centre needs to stand out from the crowd
Interest is hotting up in the notion of a national design centre, as we await publication of the Cox Review. Plans for a London venue could be one of the
Czech point
Despite political turbulence, design has flourished in the Czech Republic over the past century, producing some abiding classics. Now Czech designers are casting their nets wider, to reach a more
Crossing the line
Illustrator, designer and teacher Lawrence Zeegen thinks that creatives need to explore boundaries, work collaboratively and try their hand at different media if they want to stay ahead of the
Profile: Stuart Haygarth
Bored with photographic illustration, Stuart Haygarth made a chandelier out of discarded party poppers. It went off with a bang at Designersblock and he is now forging a new career,
Voxpop
Is it time for the UK to have a new national centre for design and innovation? If so, what should it include? Scotland already has a national centre for design
Hot 50
If there is a barometer measuring how design is faring in the wider world, it is surely Design Week’s Hot 50. Compiled with input from readers and honed down by
Halcyon days
Should art school prepare designers for the real world? David Bernstein argues that those years of freedom are precious and ought to be used wisely
Review
EVENTS • New Views: Repositioning Graphic Design History is a two-day symposium which takes a fresh look at graphic design and its relation to education and professional practice, from 27
Children’s ideas brought to life by Fantasy Design
The profile of design in schools received a boost this week, with the opening of an exhibition showcasing a pan-European collaboration of designers and young people at The Lighthouse in
North-South divide over site of national design centre
Debate has been rife in design since Chancellor Gordon Brown announced the Government’s plan to set up a design centre in Newcastle Gateshead in his Budget speech (DW 24 March).
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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.
