Creative Industries Federation reveals post-Brexit plan
The charity body has launched a series of events and a new advisory panel, which aim to spark discussion and incite action from creative businesses following Brexit.
New design exhibition hopes to remove stigma associated with dyslexia
Dyslexic Design will showcase the work of designers and illustrators such as Sebastian Bergne and Kristjana S Williams who say dyslexia has enhanced rather than limited their creativity.
D&AD New Blood 2016 reveals Pencil award winners
The winners were announced at an awards ceremony at Village Underground, London last night, to coincide with the final day of the D&AD New Blood Festival.
5 important things that happened in design this week
From a debate over the EBacc curriculum excluding art and design subjects, to earphones which let users alter background noise, we round up some of the key design events from
MPs “urge Government to think again” over GCSE EBacc excluding art and design
MPs took to Westminster this week to debate the soon-to-be compulsory English Baccalaureate qualification, saying that the move would devalue creative subjects.
Facing Gender Diversity colouring book, by Cecilie Nørgaard
This art colouring book is a creative and aesthetic exploration of gender stereotypes and alternative gender identities.
Imani Nuñez: “Design is not only my craft – it is my weapon of choice”
Imani Nuñez is an Afro-Latina designer living in New York’s South Bronx – her Puerto Rican and Dominican cultural roots have provided a strong sense of identity and a rich
MPs to debate exclusion of arts subjects from GCSE EBacc curriculum
MPs will debate the exclusion of arts subjects from the English Baccalaureate curriculum after a petition with more than 100,000 signatures challenged the change.
Freelance State of Mind: Why designers have a social responsibility
In his latest column and speaking post-Brexit, freelance illustrator Ben Tallon discusses why it’s so important that the creative industries use the power of their skills to convey vital messages
Brexit: What does leaving the EU mean for designers?
The UK public has voted for Leave in the EU referendum, with a 52% majority – we summarise what this could spell for the design industry.
Meet the UAL student tackling HIV stigma through app design
Jacob Alexander created The Positive Project to educate young people about the causes and effects of the virus.
Brit-ish initiative graphics, by Templo
Consultancy Templo has launched a cultural engagement initiative called Brit-ish, which aims to celebrates the UK’s cultural diversity, and has created graphics for it. The initiative was launched in collaboration
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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.
