Museum makes a play for design
The Science Museum is in the hunt for designers, it has emerged this week, as it moves to reinvent children’s playground equipment and bring its ideas to market in the
A return to middle class elitism will harm industry
With reference to the letters calling for a reduction in the number of design courses. Here’s my list of suggestions to add to the debate:
Ilsa Parry turns Manchester Royal Infirmary experience into design pieces
Designer and part-time nurse Ilsa Parry has turned her experience working in Manchester Royal Infirmary into a series of ‘educational’ design pieces. Her first, the No Zac Lamp, is unveiled
RFA Designers reacts to Widnes science centre
Bradford-based RFA Designers has created an identity for Catalyst, the ‘science discovery centre’ in Widnes, and is now working on a major refurbishment project that includes an overhaul of its
Special delivery
Richard Clayton finds out how Royal Mail marketing head Paul Troy is hoping to turn the nation’s postmen and women into ambassadors for the brand
Stageschool
Nick Smurthwaite goes on set with Britain’s award-winning theatre designers
Exchange of ideas lead to healthy opportunities
You have to credit British Design & Art Direction for its education programme, appealing to ‘students’ of all ages through various initiatives.
Fundraiser
The Royal Institute of British Architects and the Victoria & Albert Museum have launched a fundraising campaign entitled Architecture for All to create major new architectural galleries for both permanent
Joice designs report for UK Film Council and Skillset
Juice has designed a report for the UK Film Council and Skillset, designed to address skills issues in the UK film industry.
Call for entries
Until 15 September graphic and communication design as well as visual communication and media design students are invited to participate in the Eyes 2004 Design Competition to design a logo
Now Wash Your Hands gets grasp of E-Skills
Now Wash Your Hands is awaiting final sign-off this week on a website for employer-led training body E-Skills UK, as the Government moves to make IT ‘the third basic competence’
Distinguishing character
At last, a new font for people with dyslexia is being created by designer Natascha Frensch. All that needs to happen now is for it to be used in children’s
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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.
