Point and learn
The future of museum exhibition design lies in developing more intelligent and involving user experiences, but budget-busting technology isn’t always the best solution. Tom Banks investigates the state of the
Editor’s blog
Fingers are still crossed for the coalition Government’s support of design with no real news of how public-sector cuts will affect organisations such as the Design Council and Nesta. But,
Sustainable Design Supplement
The sustainability debate has grown more sophisticated of late. A sustainable approach should encompass social change as well as the environment and economy, and the debate is now about local
Don’t be sad
‘Visual jollification’ is not something often promised from those punting upcoming exhibitions. But Don’t Be Sad, a show from a collective of 15 naïve illustrators opening at Bristol’s Here Gallery
Keepie-uppie challenge
Well, the big day is finally here! With red-and-white colours streaming up and down the country and landlords painting their pubs in a St George’s flag fashion, it seems (almost)
Editor’s Blog
At the risk of sounding like a sports blogger, the build up to the Fifa World Cup has continued to dominate the week for many in design. The wall-charts, card
Five consultancies dropped as BBC reviews roster
Elmwood, Love Creative, Designate, Inferno and Easy Tiger have all been dropped from the BBC’s marketing communications and design services roster.
Varnished truths
Excessive foiling and other over-the-top print processes have been out of favour recently, reflecting more austere economic times, perhaps. But applied with intelligence and consideration – and in moderation –
Learning environments set to ape office design trends
’It’s often been said that what’s happening in learning environment design is what happened in office design 20 years ago.’ Fiona Duggan, founder of consultancy FID, which specialises in educational
Media Square revenues fall by nearly a quarter
Media Square has unveiled its annual results, which show a like-for-like revenue drop of 23 per cent.
Hat-Trick uses public art in London signage scheme
Hat-Trick Design is creating wayfinding and signage for a housing estate in south London. Graffiti artist Boyd and graphic design group Telegramme are among seven public art collaborators on the
Gateway to East Asia
China and India may grab the design limelight, but Singapore – midway between the two, but with a strong anglophone culture – is proving to be a very attractive location
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.
