Digest
Uffindell West has created an identity for The Livity School, a school for children with complex educational needs. The consultancy has also developed the strapline ‘positive learning, positive life’ and
Consultancies should be investing in graduates
I read with interest the comments put forward by James Sommerville (Letters, DW 27 June) and the article by Clive Grinyer (Private View, 27 June) in the same issue. As
Oxford Castle exhibition on lookout for designers
The search for exhibition designers to work on the curatorial aspects of the £30m, mixed-use Oxford Castle Heritage Project is due to begin later this month, following an award of
Transporting ideas
Richard Clayton talks to Innes Ferguson about his journey to his current position at Transport for London and what the future holds for the head of design
Digest
Kemistry has created an identity for Friends of Scotland, the organisation that represents Scottish Business, Education and Culture abroad. The identity, which launched this week, is based on tartan, but
Barbican to examine £1m design budget and roster
The Barbican is likely to review its design roster and the allocation of its £1m annual design budget, as the organisation continues to consolidate its rebranding strategy. At present the
Playground gets Redd in the swing
Redd is looking to add lucrative private clients to its portfolio of corporate projects, following a children’s playground project the consultancy is completing for a private estate in Cannes, France.
Design in a sporting role
As the Commonwealth Games get underway in Manchester, James Knight is under starter’s orders to find out how our British design talent is performing
Therefore launches desk system
Information and communications technology supplier RM is to launch a computer desk designed by Therefore which targets the schools and colleges market. The desk is designed to save space by
Who says it’s child’s play?
James Knight takes a look at the children’s exhibitions market, to try to find out how designers cope with the needs of this demanding audience
Digest
Bristol-based Qube Design has created the main attraction leaflet, educational package and signage for the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum. The work launches in September.
Shoot to the top
Chief executive Jonathan Klein set his sights high when he founded picture library Getty Images just seven years ago. Richard Clayton puts the man in the frame
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.
