Plan of action
Want to know when all the major 2001 design events are happening? Natalie Spencer tells all
DTI report points out Age Shift to designers
Design for an increasingly ageing population went higher up the political agenda last week, with the publication of a new Department of Trade and Industry report setting out design solutions.
Changing perceptions
A fresh identity is a surefire way to change the image of local authorities, if it is consistently implemented. But the right identity can also save money.
Vox Pop
Passions ran high at a recent Design Business Association debate in London on the subject of leadership (see Comment, DW 8 December). The consensus was that leadership is lacking within
D&AD planning a memorial for the late John Gillard
The passing of John Gillard is a great loss to all of us who had the privilege of knowing and being taught by him. Gillard was a very special person
David Bernstein: Creative chaos theory
Michael Peters hit the right note in his John Gillard obituary (DW 3 November). Gillard was colourful and controversial. I knew nobody in teaching quite like him. Peters is right,
The big pixel
The boom continues in digital media design, says Mike Exon, but shortages of quality staff could be a problem in the future. Research by Natalie Spencer
Tim Rich: Santa swooshes down
Tim Rich says ‘Bah humbug’ to the gratuitous greed of Christmas, and says that everyone should try to learn more about the marketing tactics of corporate players
Basic training
Franco Bonadio discovers the driving force behind some firmly established, craft-based design talent.
British Museum’s design needs
The British Museum is planning to boost the number of design consultancies it uses to create its exhibitions.
Academics do work in a commercial world
I would like to comment on William Gradwell’s letter (DW 10 November) regarding the response of academics to telephone calls. He suggests that academics “could not work in a commercial
Blue Dog backs schoolgirl sport
A new nationwide campaign to encourage schoolgirls to take an interest in sport is to be launched in December, with branding by London group Blue Dog Design. Blue Dog was
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.
