Human touch
There’s no excuse for drab office environments any more, argues Anna Richardson. Indeed, imaginative interiors which offer a bit of privacy as well as great teamworking space are essential for
Points of interest
Far from reflecting the effects of the recession, our annual round-up shows an industry in good health creatively. Long-term client relationships and a focus on local projects have paid off
Co-design and creativity win public- sector contracts, say designers
Be opinionated, creative and up for co-designing if you want to win public tenders, advise consultancies with proven track records in public-sector design. Speaking at the Liverpool Design Symposium last
CBS to launch its first non-US channels, with design by Kemistry
CBS is set to launch its first non-US channels, with design by Kemistry. In a tie-up with Chello Zone, CBS will launch three new stations on Sky on 16 November.
We started up with nothing
Three university graduates realised their dream despite the recession and no financial help. The result was Smile Creative Consultants
Please don’t devalue creativity by asking us to work for free…
I don’t agree with free-pitching at all (News, DW 15 October).I think it really devalues the creative process. But I find it particularly annoying that Birmingham City Council should ask
Interiors – Valeria Hedman
Becoming a creative director was always the plan for Valeria Hedman. At age seven she designed business cards bearing that title, her father told her. Today, Hedman is director of
Interiors – Ruth Milne
Ruth Milne’s experience is the perfect recipe for a spatial designer. After studying interior design at Middlesex University, she was hired by architect Hawkins Brown, before moving to the 3D
Branding – Jonathan Painter
Growing up with parents who owned a construction company with lots of workshop space, Jonathan Painter used to love making 3D models. At university, however, he initially got into graphics,
Better out than nothing at all
Outsourcing might be the design industry’s most hushed-up activity, but it’s essential to keep consultancy cogs turning, says Erika Clegg
Basic tools
Good systems software can be vital for the smooth running of consultancies, especially as the current economic climate demands greater efficiency. Anna Richardson looks at the options available
Straight from the heart
Getting your pro-bono jobs to work out can be just as tricky as with paid-for projects. Angus Montgomery weighs up the pros and cons
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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.
