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They were up for an Oscar after their work on Atonement, but set designers Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer are far too busy to bask in the limelight. They talk
Olde English cider can gets female-friendly revamp
Olde English cider is unveiling new packaging by Parker Williams in an effort to boost the brand’s appeal to women. The new look, which runs across all Olde English products,
China’s rise hits graphic design
After decades of inward-looking central planning, China is joining the international community. On the eve of a major exhibition at the V&A, how are the country’s graphic designers responding to
Fiat 500 may be Car of the Year – but not just yet
I read with interest your piece on the new Fiat 500 (DW 24 January), as it pre-empted my ordering the new little ‘Car of the Year’. Impressed as I was
A way of finding an affordable non-executive director
Anton Jerges is right (DW 14 February), we all need someone to lean on, especially when running a small business. Unlike big consultancies with numerous specialists, smaller groups have one
The Public finally goes public
West Bromwich’s new arts centre has had a long gestation, but the fruits of its £50m budget are soon to see the light of day, says Emily Pacey West Bromwich
The recruiters’ view: time to stay or go?
It isn’t always easy for costly senior designers to move on – especially not in tougher economic climates. But experienced staff who can help in the battle to win and
The bottom line is more important than client feedback
In response to Jan Casey’s article regarding client feedback (DW 31 January), I feel that while it is important, it has to be intertwined with a form of measurement that
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Dutch design group KesselsKramer is opening a London office, but how will its idealistic approach fit in with the commercial realities of the UK market? Clare Dowdy speaks to co-founder
The Church should use design to appeal to men
Referring to your recent articles on Christian visual communications (Comment and News Analysis, DW 24 January), I think they are more highly developed than either suggests. A clear understanding of
Learning & Skills Council names college architect roster
The Learning & Skills Council has named the architects that will masterplan higher education building projects in the UK over the next five years.
Cog unveils growth plans
London consultancy Cog Design is on the hunt for its first creative director, in an attempt to grow the consultancy’s turnover to £1.7m by 2011. The group is also planning
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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.
