Elmwood to modernise Scottish museums’ suite
Elmwood has been appointed to revamp the literature suite for The National Museums of Scotland, as the organisation moves to update its brand and deliver a cohesive image across its
Ostroff takes Sir Misha honours
The 2004 Sir Misha Black Memorial medal will be presented to Universal Design founder Elaine Ostroff next month for her championing of design for older and disabled people. The Sir
The Empire strikes back
As Hackney Empire raises the curtain to reveal a refurbished interior, Trish Lorenz pays a visit to see if it can recreate its former glory days
The Team creates Home Office booklets
The Team has created two educational booklets for the Home Office, designed to explain to under 17-year-olds the changes in the law following tomorrow’s reclassification of cannabis from a Class
Case sensitive
The public and Government want packaging that produces less waste, but clients still demand packs that complement their brand.
Zulver & Co creates Connetix campaign
Zulver & Co has created a campaign for software company Connetix’s latest product, targeting the education sector.
Qube chronicles legacy of British Imperial past
Bristol consultancy Qube Design has been commissioned to create three temporary exhibitions that will open at the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum in Bristol at the end of January.
Direction of play
Emma Simon, director of marketing at the Unicorn Theatre for Children, wants to reposition the venue with some adult appeal, explains Anne Konopelski
Hope Pit digs plan by RFA Designers
Bradford group RFA Designers is on the brink of implementing its plans for a science and technology-based exhibition centre, the Hope Pit Scheme, at the National Coal Mining Museum for
Vox Pop
A clutch of young designers are beginning to challenge the doyens of the industry, with three of the four Design Museum Designer of the Year Award nominees announced last week
Mystery solves trust identity brief
The Edward James Foundation is planning to update its identity with the help of Mystery Design, as the West Sussex charitable trust moves to unify and strengthen the profile of
Capital Project to launch 48 Fitzroy branding
Project management company Capital Project Consultancy is poised to launch branding and a website by East Sussex design group 48 Fitzroy. The website, www.cpcltd.com, will be unveiled this month and
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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.
