Keep on keeping on
A creative input to education and a determination to avoid compromise will ensure, David Stuart argues, that design continues to enjoy its new-found popularity. David Stuart is creative director at
Long lost ‘brother’ brings on bad case of mistaken identity
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Briefs
Wiggins Teape has launched a specialist creative papers division called The Creative Link, with an identity by Sedley Place. Lars Nittve, director of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, becomes
Students welcome to use stock images
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Briefs
When other design agencies pass your work off as their own, it is not only annoying but it could hinder your attempts to gain further work, says Sam Michel
Progress in the procurement stakes
One of the biggest breakthroughs for design over the past 12 months has to be the Government’s shift in attitude towards Civil Service procurement policies. Sorting out this thorny issue
A year of living hopefully
One year on, Design Week looks at what a Labour Government has meant for design and profiles the key players. On this page Hugh Pearman admires the rhetoric, but would
Brief
A new music venue in London’s Hackney draws upon waves for its inspiration. Named Ocean, the venue will sport a multi cultural identity by Dolphin to reflect the diversity of
Soft site, hard sell
A website for photographer Lee Miller shows that a simple design can also be an effective selling tool. Yolanda Zappaterra goes on-line to check it out
Nursery initiative has Advantage
A new company has been set up to take advantage of the change in the Government’s approach to nursery education, and plans to create a 60-strong chain of crêches.
Cool Britannia does not tell the full story
How refreshing to escape Cool Britannia for a moment and hear an eminent Italian designer talking about the concept of European design. The claims by Alfa Romeo design head Walter
The art of putting on a good show
Hosting a series of talks or seminars is a great idea says Tom Bawden, as long as it is carefully branded and you realise how much time and money it
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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.
