Learning Journey DfEE guides
As part of its drive to up standards of education in schools this year, the DfEE has produced Learning Journey guides for parents explaining the National Curriculum and, more importantly,
Collings on board for DBA
The Design Business Association has appointed Rebecca Collings, managing director of design and communications consultancy C21, to its board of directors after the association’s AGM. Ian Rowland Hill, DBA chief
Design Charrette explained for all those creatives on a tight deadline
Over the past five years, the American Institute of Architects London/ UK Chapter has held a Design Charrette for students and professionals. While organising the event last year, I encountered
Artistic Licence
John Maeda’s knowledge of both computer science and digital art has given him revolutionary insights into the future of digital design.
Support students if you want fresh talent
I found Fritz Fitton’s letter very enlightening (Letters DW 22 September). The bad treatment of students will never change unless they start to demand more from their colleges. It is
Ally Capellino revitalises Girl Guide image
The Girl Guide movement, established for 90 years, is experiencing an image overhaul after which members will be able to sport designer clothes by Ally Capellino. It’s an attempt to
Keep it real
Clare Dowdy looks at an exhibition of paintings bought in thrift shops by American artist Jim Shaw, and discovers that there is talent in all of us
The Team takes classes for RAF
The Team has designed a new educational website on behalf of the Royal Air Force, following a three-way creative pitch. The first stage site has gone live and marketing material
Digest
Educational, social and environmental design group BWA has created the identity for the British Red Cross’s new Befriending Scheme, which encourages young people to act as friends to their disadvantaged
Vote on rebranding of Viglen
Viglen Technology, the company owned by Sir Alan Sugar, is to put an option to re-brand to shareholders at its AGM scheduled for December. A new name, Learning Technology, has
Sorrell and Newell to leave INS
John Sorrell and Frances Newell, founders of Newell and Sorrell – now Interbrand Newell and Sorrell – are to leave the company at the end of September. The husband and
Events
The interface between education and the creative industries; Wolfgang Weingart: 40 Years of Typography; Bamber Forsyth e-plc seminar series
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.
