Tributes paid to Sam Sampson
Tributes are being paid to Sampson Tyrrell founder Martin ’Sam’ Sampson, who died at the weekend.
Redesign for Boots No 7 make-up range
Boots is working with three consultancies to rebrand and repackage its No 7 make-up range. Hawaii Design, Checkland Kindleysides and an unnamed product design group are creating the new branding
London hotel sector set for 2012 boost, say conference speakers
London’s hotel industry is set to expand to accommodate visitors for the 2012 Olympic Games, according to speakers at last week’s New London Architecture hotel conference. Deputy mayor Sir Simon
Title bout
The opening titles of films no longer grab cinema-goers the way they once did, but TV viewers are spoilt with high-quality credits. As Oscars week approaches, Yolanda Zappaterra talks to
Carbon Trust seeks design consultancies
The Carbon Trust is looking to establish a new framework of consultancies and appoint a lead group to address its branding, digital and print communications.
Face the future
Using distinctive fonts is an effective way of enhancing a publication’s identity. As the boundaries between magazines and newspapers blur, designers are making some innovative choices, finds Anna Richardson
Studio 8 rebrands Central School of Speech and Drama
Studio 8 has rebranded the Central School of Speech & Drama, which will launch its new identity on 22 February. Studio 8 was appointed in July 2009 following a five-way
Martin Brudnizki works on Vietnamese restaurant
Martin Brudnizki has been appointed to design the interiors for Vietnamese restaurant Pho’s first branch outside of London, which will open in Brighton in May.
Inspired – Nick Bedford Wonderland WPA
The most important thing about inspiration is to never go looking for it. It has a habit of finding you. But if I’m in need of a fix, I go
Paul King leaves Vivid Brand
Paul King, retail director of Vivid Brand, is leaving the consultancy. King, who has worked at Vivid Brand for three years, and was consultant at the group for 18 months
Crossing over with real style
Taking skills learnt as product designers and using them to develop goods for the real world has proved quite an education for the founders of Bang Bang
Paul Mullins and Process work on south London jazz club
A new jazz club will open next month on the site of a former snooker hall in Streatham, south London, with interiors designed by Paul Mullins Associates and branding by
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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.
