Pentagram’s “democratic and generous” new visual identity for Camden Art Centre
Harry Pearce has designed a new typographic identity for Camden Art Centre, including a subtle name change and clarification about its location.
BBC One idents show how people “are coming together during lockdown”
The new series of eight idents depict life under lockdown, from an ‘isolation disco’ to the nationwide habit of tea drinking.
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch (indoors) in May
As we enter another month in lockdown, it seems the design world has got creativity at a distance down to a fine art – this month, watch out for virtual
Remembering Richard McConnell 1942-2020: the inimitable exhibition designer
Dick McConnell was an educator with a profound influence on the development of exhibition and museum design practice. Patrick Argent, who was taught by McConnell, charts his life and career.
V&A aims to inspire “mini-designers” with kids’ lockdown challenges
The museum is using its extensive collection of artefacts and exhibits to inspire #LetsMakeWednesdays creative challenges.
Johnson Banks reveals branding for lockdown teaching resource
The studio has designed a complete brand identity including logo and website for online teaching resource, Oak National Academy, in a week.
“We’re in a golden age of design”: The enduring appeal of board games
Prioritising audiences, design and innovative game mechanics, modern tabletop gaming has surged in popularity in recent years, and the current coronavirus lockdown is only bolstering this trend.
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Homeschooling Resources Every Designer Should Know About
Children’s tech education expert Lucy Gill talks us through the best apps taking a user- and learning-centred approach while brightening up home schooling.
Cat Drew: “You don’t have to be from a creative background to be a designer”
Design Council chief design officer Cat Drew is on a mission to open up design to anyone who has not had access to studying creative subjects and even those who
How to become a: tattoo artist
As part of our series looking at different types of jobs for designers, we speak to Amanda Rodriguez, director of Three Kings Tattoo, about her move from furniture and web design,
Vans designs “sensory inclusive” range of shoes for people with autism
The collection includes shoes for toddlers, children and adults and has been designed in collaboration with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, an advocacy group which supports
Cultural appropriation: can designers ever responsibly “borrow” from other cultures?
Even with the best will in the world, designers finding “inspiration from anywhere” could unwittingly be complicit in the watering down of marginalised cultures – how can you ensure your
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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.
