Horniman Museum seeks exhibition designer as part of £2.5 million overhaul
The Horniman Museum and Gardens in London is looking to appoint an exhibition designer as part of a £2.5 million overhaul of its Anthropology Galleries.
Branding the world’s longest aircraft
Calling Brands has created the identity for the Airlander – the world’s longest aircraft – which is being built by a UK company and is set to launch in 2016.
Designers bullish about 2014 with strong revenue growth predictions
A survey of design consultancy predictions for 2014 shows that not a single respondent expects revenues to fall.
Five things clients hate about you
New research has revealed the ‘top five client complaints’ about design consultancies.
Why are we so scared of strategy?
Consultant Emily Penny looks at what designers fear, and should understand, about strategy.
Free pitching on the rise, survey suggests
Nearly half of UK design consultancies are increasing their number of free pitches in a bid to win clients, according to a new survey.
1HQ acquires Sonaa
Branding consultancy 1HQ has completed the acquisition of Sonaa, a digital consultancy specialising in helping brands deliver customer experience solutions online, via mobile or in-store.
Winner’s view – an interview with AKQA’s James Hilton
We speak to James Hilton, chief creative officer at chart-topper AKQA, about his consultancy’s approach to creativity.
Money Advice Service to launch comparison products
The Money Advice Service is seeking teams to work on online products and tools that will help consumers choose mortgages, loans, credit cards and other products.
Autumn Statement ‘shows Government’s love affair with creative industries’
Business experts say measures in Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement demonstrate that the Government’s continuing ‘love affair’ with the creative industries.
What should you buy a designer for Christmas?
The countdown until the big day is well underway. What present would you buy a designer for Christmas?
Moustaches, sledgehammers and love-hearts – how charities are working their rebrands
Brandworkz chief executive Jens Lundgaard looks at how charities are embracing the rebrand.
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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.
