New culture secretary vows to “tear down the barriers to a career in the arts”
Karen Bradley has pledged to make arts and culture accessible for everyone, announcing the launch of pilots next month that will tackle the lack of diversity.
Design Manchester reveals “Design City” theme
Co-curator Malcolm Garrett announces city theme and key names including Sir Christopher Frayling, Jason Bruges and Alan Kitching.
6 things designers should consider following Brexit
Design Business Association head of services Adam Fennelow takes us through the results of a DBA member survey revealing members’ main post-Brexit fears and insights into how designers can benefit from the situation.
5 important things that happened in design this week
From the launch of a new Airbnb design studio to a call for interest to create the Beijing 2022 Olympic logo, we round up the important design news from the last
A look inside the National Theatre’s new virtual reality studio
The National Theatre’s Immersive Storytelling Studio is a space where designers and directors can create audience experiences using virtual reality and 360° video.
Remembering Dennis Bailey – design’s unassuming statesman
Patrick Argent reflects on the multi-faceted career of the late Dennis Bailey RDI (1931-2016), one of Britain’s pioneering independent graphic designers.
How the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park “Cultural District” could look
A new V&A museum focusing on digital, the London College of Fashion and Sadler’s Wells theatre will all take up residence in the Olympic Park, and this is what they’re
Moves & Changes – industry news
A round-up of moves, changes and appointments in the design world.
D&T Association launches D&T Heroes campaign
It comes after the recent parliamentary debate about the lack of art and design related subjects included in the English Baccalaureate.
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Front Page
Front Page is a brand design consultancy based in Glasgow. The 33-person strong company was founded in 1990 and work on strengthening and forming brand identity as well as multi-strand
Theresa May’s cabinet includes new Culture, Media and Sport secretary
The cabinet reshuffle sees John Whittingdale sacked as Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, while the Business, Innovation and Skills department is allegedly being “reshaped”.
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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.
