Switch lights up photo exhibition
Switch Design has created an identity for photographic exhibition Movers & Shakers that will take place in Birmingham in the new year and aims to promote the city’s ‘renaissance’ to
One NorthEast counts on Spirit of creation model
The Spirit of Creation consortium has won a Europe-wide tender to develop a hub of design teaching and learning in the North East, for the area’s regional development agency One
Rodney goes public with his career aspirations
You’re probably wondering what public sector roles might tempt outgoing Portland Design director Rodney Fitch, after he described his new Fitch Worldwide perch as ‘the only other job in the
Citigate Lloyd Northover creates Star Awards identity
Citigate Lloyd Northover has created a name and visual identity for The Star Awards. The awards will be run by the Department for Education and Skills and recognise exemplary individuals
Exhibitions
Textile designer Anne Sutton’s work is showcased during Weaving, Wit and Logic. The exhibition, which is on until 18 January 2004, explores the development of her 50-year career and includes
Display case
In the first of two features on new museum directors starting to make their mark, Hugh Pearman profiles Jack Lohman of the Museum of London. On pages 21 and 22
Start by taking a risk that might just pay off
Mike Exon thinks creatives starting out need all the help they can get to make their design business a success and the Risk It initiative is on hand for guidance
KWA performs for south London new-build theatre
Work kicks off this week on London’s Unicorn Theatre, billed as the UK’s first purpose-built professional children’s theatre, which is set to open on Tooley Street in Southwark, south London,
Parker Williams educates Toys ‘R’ Us
Parker Williams has revamped the brand identity and packaging for the Toys ‘R’ Us range of educational toys, as the American retailer aims to compete with strong, branded offerings from
Radford Wallis docks National Martime Museum initiative branding
Radford Wallis has created a brand campaign and website for the National Maritime Museum’s PortCities project, which aims to raise awareness of heritage collections around the UK. The group devised
Do kids want chips with everything?
Anne Konopelski looks at the Science Museum’s plans to introduce technology into children’s playgrounds
Citigate Lloyd Northover brands Aimhigher
Citigate Lloyd Northover has branded and created guidelines for Aimhigher, a Government initiative launched last week aimed at inspiring people to enter higher education.
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.
