No relief for designers in pre-budget
Chancellor Gordon Brown’s pre-budget report held mixed news last week, as design groups look unlikely to benefit from the proposed extension of tax relief for research and development. Under proposals
Clients should divide their initial budgets
Make the client pay, says Jim Davies in his Private View (DW 15 April). Designers are too afraid to make the client do anything. This is why certain clients get
Cleverly pitched budget sets optimistic outlook
It may have been the ‘Greatest Balancing Act of Our Time’ as the Financial Times poster proclaimed, but last week’s budget provided some comfort for design consultancies, albeit a trickle.
CBI calls for R&D tax credit in the Budget
Designers could benefit if the Government heeds Confederation of British Industry calls to further extend the tax credit for research and development in the next Budget, to be announced on
Add value but stick to the budget
Cheap flights no longer guarantee success in the airline industry – service also counts, says Clare Dowdy
Unreal valets Budget rental brand
Avis is embarking on a European overhaul of its recently acquired Budget Car and Van Rental brand, with design work by Unreal. The far-reaching project is the first time the
Budget boost for product designers
Product design is the sector most likely to benefit from Gordon Brown’s most underwhelming Budget in seven years as Chancellor, according to industry sources. Tax credits on research and development
TfL sets up roster for £20m budget
Transport for London has agreed its rosters for the next three years, Design Week can exclusively reveal, covering a £20m design budget and projects ranging from signage and print to
Low-budget flight plans
Richard Clayton discovers whether the low-cost airlines are capable of competing on more than just price as the competition becomes more intense
Barbican to examine £1m design budget and roster
The Barbican is likely to review its design roster and the allocation of its £1m annual design budget, as the organisation continues to consolidate its rebranding strategy. At present the
Tight budgets could see your reputation skyrocket
Rocket, the ‘creative media and strategic ideas consultancy’, has moved into its new Fitzroy House offices in London. So what, you scream? Well, exactly, but just check these interiors out.
Queen’s Golden Jubilee should have design budget
Reading Mark Elgar’s comments about the Queen’s Golden Jubilee logo: Does free design also have to be dull design – of course not (Opinion, DW 12 July). But should people
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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.
