Five things I love about designers
Looking for a bit of a pat on the back? Copywriter Rob Self-Pierson tells us why he loves working with designers so much.
What should the new government do for designers?
We speak to industry figures about what they hope the Conservatives will achieve for the design sector in the next Parliament.
What the Tories are promising the design industry
With the Conservatives set to lead the next Government at Westminster, we take a look at what they have promised to do for the design industry.
Craft is finally on the agenda, but how can we keep it there?
Crafts Council executive director Rosy Greenlees says that while an interest in craft is on the rise – as shown by the new London Craft Week – issues around education
How to keep long-term design projects exciting
We ask designers about the longest projects they’ve undertaken, and how they managed to make them interesting along the way.
Teach First annual report, by Interabang
Interabang has designed an annual report for charity Teach First called All of Us. The charity believes in “educational equality” and the focus of the report is to show
Playgroup looks to create arresting identity for College of Policing
Royal College of Policing identity rationalised and cleaned up as organisation changes status from publicly funded organisation to membership funded statutory body.
£39 million project Dynamic Earth undergoes rebrand
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MultiAdaptor “gamifies” the election to encourage young people to vote
MultiAdaptor has created an “Election Toolkit” full of interactive props to encourage young people to vote and engage with the political process.
“We need to show design students what happens in the real world” – Fred Deakin
University of of Arts London Professor Fred Deakin tells us how his Collabology education initiative is giving students a taste of the professional design world.
UAL wins injunction over student Foundation course protest
In a row over cuts to Foundation places, UAL has gone to the High Court to end a protest at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.
The political party manifestos – what do they mean for designers?
With the major political parties unveiling their manifestos this week ahead of the 7 May General Election, we take a look at what they’re promising designers.
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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.
