Future dates
Innotown, the fourth International Innovation and Design Conference from 26-28 May in Alesund, Norway, hosts speakers including James Dyson and Michael Peters, and includes workshops and presentations. Contact: www.innotown.org. Graphic
Taxing questions need firm business answers
How will the hike in National Insurance contributions hit the design industry? Richard Clayton asks the question. Additional research by Maeve Hosea A cartoon in one of the newspapers neatly
The fine art of partnership
In the quest for creative solutions across a diverse range of projects, corporate clients are combining the talents of designers and artists, says Maeve Hosea
Seaside initiative gets decked out
Draught Associates is set to unveil the identity it has created for English Heritage and Commission for Architecture & the Built Environment’s seaside town regeneration programme, Shifting Sands.
Government-backed joint ventures show commitment
By happy coincidence this week we highlight two separate issues relating to the public sector that bode well for its investment in design. And with that investment comes not only
Events
Book now for the D&AD President’s Lecture on 6 May, where advertising director George Lois talks about his work. Contact: 020 7840 1135 or e-mail [email protected] to book. Venue: Logan
400 Communications appointed by Baker Tilly
400 Communications has been appointed by business services company Baker Tilly to create a brand identity for its charities and education group.
New school – of thought
Minister for School Standards David Miliband outlines the Government’s ‘radical’ new approach to the modernisation of school buildings and their environments
Sorrell Foundation project joins up with £1m funding
Government funding to the tune of £1m has this week been secured for a three-year schools design project, entitled Joinedupdesignforschools and led by The Sorrell Foundation. Designers including Love, Ben
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
Draught Associates has completed the identity for CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) Education Foundation.
Six shortlisted for top position
Six shortlisted candidates, described as hailing from education and outside the industry backgrounds as well as advertising and design, have second interviews next week for the vacant role of British
Brewer Riddiford’s design to compete with DoH logo
Sainsbury’s is launching its own five-a-day logo to rival that unveiled last week by the Department of Health, as supermarkets seek to broaden the marque’s application. The Sainsbury’s version, which
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.
