Briefs revealed for RSA Student Design Awards 2018
The eight briefs ask entrants to find design solutions for social, environmental and economic problems, including wellbeing in the workplace and pollution caused by non-sustainable packaging waste.
Review into creative industries looks to create one million new jobs by 2030
The Independent Review of the Creative Industries has been conducted by Sir Peter Bazalgette, and looks to encourage the Government to invest more funding and training into the sector.
Digital minister Matt Hancock pushes to protect designers’ copyright
Hancock, an MP for the Department for Culture, Digital, Media and Sport, has pledged to prioritise the protection of intellectual property and original ideas.
The university project that led to the discovery of a long-lost Albanian alphabet
As Kosovan Masters student Edon Muhaxheri publishes his thesis on a forgotten Albanian alphabet from the 19th century, we speak to him about reimagining it as a digital font and
Come to Design Week's panel talks at London Design Festival 2017
Design Week deputy editor Sarah Dawood will chair two panel discussions at Designjunction, featuring panellists including The Dots founder Pip Jamieson and Design Council CEO Sarah Weir.
5 important things that happened in design this week
We looked at what to expect from this year’s London Design Festival, and Apple launched its new iPhone – the important design news from the last seven days.
5 must-see talks
As LDF returns to the capital this September, we’ll be taking a look at some of the key events to look forward to in a series of previews. Next on
5 must-see trade shows
As LDF returns to the capital this September, we’ll be taking a look at some of the key events to look forward to in a series of previews. Next on
5 important things that happened in design this week
From an exhibition on Jewish émigré designers to a new look for dating site eharmony, we round up the news from the last seven days.
5 design things to look out for in September 2017
This month you can head to the London Design Festival, get hold of a copy of a new Barber and Osgerby monograph and watch Marina Willer’s first feature-length film.
Can Graphic Design Save Your Life? asks Wellcome Collection's new exhibition
London’s Wellcome Collection is set to open a new show examining the relationship between design and the medical world, showing how graphics has had a pervasive influence.
5 important things that happened in design this week
From a new Royal Mail stamp series celebrating the UK’s toy design heritage, to WPP’s acquisition of independent consultancy Design Bridge, we round up the design news from the last
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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.
