Britain should follow Denmark’s example
Let’s not throw the word ‘profession’ around loosely. As I recently wrote in an article, design is no more a profession than management is. ‘A profession has a formal educational
Highland Spring tests adventure park scheme
Highland Spring, the second largest bottled water brand in the UK, is planning to open its first adventure park next year. The company has appointed 442 Design to create concepts
Record attendance has not yet secured future funds for LDF
The London Design Festival has yet to secure funding for next year, despite record attendances at this year’s events. The festival’s main financial backer, the London Development Agency, part of
Designing the Chinese way
Long-term commitment is essential for success in Asian design markets – and remember the local cultural differences, says Sara Fielding
Sun, sea, sand and CVs
Should you throw caution to the wind, quit your job and go to work somewhere exotic? John Stones weighs up the pros and cons, and discovers that finding employment in
Is design an industry rather than a creative profession?
What would it be like if a top designer was to run an art gallery? What, indeed, if an artist-turned-gallery director was to turn her hand to design? The prospect
News in Pictures
1 Studio Output has designed the identity for the first John Peel Day, to be held on 10 October. A series of gigs will take place across the UK to
Inspired
I walked out of the Royal College of Art summer show inspired by what I’d seen and by the delight of recognising that education and practice are synchronised when it
Arnolfini reopens with new identity and spaces
A host of designers and artists has contributed to a programme of redevelopment and expansion at Bristol contemporary arts centre Arnolfini, which finally reopens next weekend. The two-year project has
Aiming for global reach
The Science Museum’s new venture should mean more work for designers, says Scott Billings
Voxpop
Ahead of its report to Creative & Cultural Skills later this year, what do you think the Design Skills Advisory Panel should put at the top of its agenda for
Rima Design produces materials for TFL’s Junior Road Safety Office scheme
Rima Design has produced a range of educational materials to assist Transport for London’s Junior Road Safety Officer scheme, launching this week.
Latest articles
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.
