“It’s OK to have a challenging day – it’s a sign of progression”: Abi Wright
In his latest Four Corners column, which profiles designers from the African diaspora, Jon Daniel talks to London-based graphic and textile designer Abi Wright.
Branding for start-ups – why it’s deeper than just clever packaging
Colourful Design Strategy’s Emily Penny looks at how start-up companies need to consider the deeper impact of branding and invest in it from the start.
What do this year’s Designers in Residence have in store?
Four designers will be supported by the Design Museum as they respond to the theme of “migration”.
Specialist NHS clinic uses design to tell story of its history
Design Science has created a new identity for the Katharine Dormandy Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre at the Royal Free Hospital and a timeline installation, which shows its research achievements over
Ian Anderson on rebuilding the Republic
We speak to Ian Anderson, founder of The Designers Republic, about his unconventional route into the industry and how he kick-started his consultancy back up again following its closure in
Ben Tallon on freelancing: “the bottom line is – you are operating a business”
In this extract from his new book, freelance illustrator and art director Ben Tallon talks about the realities of setting up his own business straight out of college and reveals
The political party manifestos – what do they mean for designers?
With the major political parties unveiling their manifestos this week ahead of the 7 May General Election, we take a look at what they’re promising designers.
How can small businesses get branding right?
1977 Design partner and Clarify co-founder Paul Bailey outlines the three questions start-ups and small businesses need to ask themselves in order to get their branding right.
Inside Facebook’s new HQ – “the largest open floor plan in the world”
Facebook staff have begun moving into the organisation’s new 4ha Frank Gehry-designed offices in California’s Menlo Park.
Gordon Reid on how to get noticed and the perils of arm-wrestling boy bands
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Melanie Archer: “Work needs to be done convincing people of the value of design”
This month we take a trip back to Trinidad to interview our first female designer from the region. Like many of her contemporaries, her work is multi-disciplinary, encompassing graphic design,
“It takes more bravery to be generous” – why design awards judges should be nicer
Design Bridge creative director Asa Cook says that instead of sniping at each other during judging, consultancies and creatives should celebrate great work.
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.
