Government advertising and consultancy spend to be slashed
Government spend on advertising, consultancy and travel is to be slashed by £1.15bn as part of cuts unveiled today.
A new reality
Consultancies specialising in CGI are offsetting the downturn in the property market – once the mainstay of their portfolios – by expanding into branding. This affords them greater creative freedom,
Coach it out
So what skills are the most sought-after in different sectors – and where are the worst skills gaps? Suzanne Hinchliffe speaks to industry professionals about the abilities they rate most
No more excuses
The design industry still lags behind other sectors when it comes to investing in training, but the latest research shows that the issue is not lack of time or money.
Causes and effects
With the recession forcing charities to reconsider the impact their investment in design has on fundraising, Laura Snoad talks to consultancies about the budgetary challenges and creative benefits of working
WPP says its branding sector has seen biggest growth
WPP says its branding and identity, healthcare and specialist communications sector has recovered the most quickly, as the group released its quarterly trading update.
Profile: Paper Cinema
Paper Cinema’s evocative performances work magic with film projections of puppets stuck on cereal boxes, all set to shadowy lighting and live music. Yolanda Zappaterra speaks to illustrator Nicholas Rawling
Party poopers
The election manifestos of the main political parties contain scant pickings for design, and commentators are also concerned about the collective failure to address the gaping hole in public finances.
Motion Studies
Reports of still photography being dead may be premature, but the rise in video photography over the past couple of years, largely driven by technological change, is truly breathtaking. Gareth
Graphic infusion
If you’re still sitting on the fence in the can-design-be-art debate, you might want to jump off and visit the Embankment Galleries of London’s Somerset House later this month. The
Who wouldn’t prefer a big juicy retainer?
Advertising traditionally calls the shots over design. But in the current climate, Franco Bonadio says it’s not quite that simple
The logo is dead, long live the brand world
Logos with no relevant context risk alienating consumers and staff alike. Simon Manchipp thinks it’s far better to create a brand world
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.
