Richard Owsley Managing Director, Writers
Clients should be wary of jumping on the latest buzzword bandwagon, because words and phrases intended to convey a sense of gravitas quickly become bland when overused. Instead, try saying
Art Lounge graffiti space opens
A permanent gallery dedicated to showcasing the work of graffiti and urban artists opens tonight in London’s Shoreditch.
Keep it simple to stay strong
The recession needn’t be just about gloom and doom. Jonathan Sands believes that we may be entering one of the most exciting periods in our history
The Lightbox gallery launches Woking pavilion prize
The Lightbox gallery has launched a competition, in association with Tent London and The Architecture Foundation, to design a summer pavilion for its Woking site.The project offers a ‘glimmer of
Lambie-Nairn designs identity for Qatari TV channel
Branding consultancy Lambie-Nairn has been working for the Qatari government on the identity of a new TV channel, set to launch today. Taking its name from the capital Al Doha,
Punch through the crunch
High street retailers are in the credit crunch front line, but it’s not all doom and gloom, says Julie Oxberry. Adding value to the shopping experience will keep tills ringing
Rediscovering time
The economic downturn is really an opportunity, argues Jim Davies – it could free us from some of our burdens and give us a chance to take stock
In-house style
Risk-averse clients are becoming a rarity, and top-quality creative work is now just as likely to emanate from in-house teams as from external consultancies, says Lynda Relph-Knight. Just take a
Why is the British broadcast design sector blighted by conservatism?
Conservatism blights the UK broadcast design sector, but is this creative failure down to cutbacks – or too much technology? Emily Pacey reports
Taking care of business
You can’t beat the credit crunch, but you can prepare for it by adhering to sensible business practices, says Tom Foulkes
Measure of success
Clients can’t afford to cut back on creativity as a recession bites, making it a good time to celebrate the design teams which have consistently achieved awards success for the
Beating the graduate blues
Don’t despair if it seems impossible to get that first break after leaving college – Jane Trustram got one, and she offers her best advice
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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.
