Cornershop by-the-Sea where everything is made of felt
During the summer, a wonderful addition to the often tiresome list of east London pop-up shops emerged: a cornershop stocked entirely with products made of felt.
Cornerstone
Sarah Gaventa browsed the British Council’s touring book-design library. She says it helps our designers to see how they’re portrayed abroad
5 exhibitions to catch at London Design Festival 2018
From celebrating late designer Jon Daniel’s work in showcasing black creativity through to exploring 40 countries’ installations at London Design Biennale, here’s the exhibitions and shows to catch at this
Design that fights sexism: from gender-neutral clothing to protest placards
Last week, we wrote about a series of long-lost Suffragette posters used to fight for women’s right to vote and work in the early 20th century. Now, we ask designers about
5 important things that happened in design this week
We celebrated the life of Jon Daniel and a new report found designers “work for free on Fridays” – the news from the last seven days.
Remembering Jon Daniel: 1966-2017
We look back on the life and work of the Design Week columnist, independent creative director and social activist “who helped put black participation on the political map”.
Remembering designer Michael Thompson (27 March 1958 – 15 August 2016)
Jon Daniel looks back on the rich life and career of designer Michael Thompson, who was the subject of his Four Corners column in 2013.
Top 5 picks from Frequency: Lincoln’s digital culture festival
Frequency Festival 2015 is full of strange surprises, from the chance to communicate with a giant metal sculpture via Twitter to playing virtual reality from the inside of a locked
“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.
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,
London Design Festival preview: the V&A
Once again forming the majestic hub of London Design Festival, the V&A is hosting a series of installations, talks, events, and in a new turn for 2014, film.
Afro Supa Heroes
Independent creative director and Design Week Four Corners columnist Jon Daniel has opened up his collection of comics and action figures for the new Afro Supa Hero show at the
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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.
What will hospitality interiors look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, Run for the Hills co-founder Anna Burles offers her view on what hospitality interior design might look like next year.
