Three groups make Wrap roster
Just three design consultancies have been appointed to the newly revised Waste & Resources Action Programme communications roster.
YHA invests in interiors overhaul
The Youth Hostel Association is planning a £13.5m revamp of several of its properties throughout England and Wales, in an attempt to create an instantly recognisable brand. The YHA has
Ode to cologne
Henrietta Thompson rather enjoys the work on display at the Cologne furniture fair, but what impresses her most are the organiser’s neat touches. Meanwhile, Natasha Edwards samples what the rapidly
Figtree uncorks wine broker branding brief
On-line premium wine broker Fine & Rare Wines is planning to redevelop its brand and offering, and has appointed Figtree to work on the project.
Digital Design
Duncan Collins Recruitment Consultant, Digital Team, Profiles Creative This year is when digital comes of age. A year in which organisations will not only review their digital strategy, but one
Recruitment
Consultancies may need to review their recruitment strategies and think more laterally to ensure that they’re well equipped for the future – especially if the market levels out this year,
True grit
Rapidly advancing digital technology was supposed to kill off print, but it hasn’t happened, says Jim Davies, as print has already adapted to ecological demands and rediscovered its heritage, capitalising
The light fantastic
Flatteringly lit restaurants, hotel lobbies and high-end retail spaces have long reaped the commercial benefits of ambient lighting design, although high cost has limited investment in other sectors. However, well-documented
Voxpop
The closure of English & Pockett, reported in last week’s issue, was attributed to the ailing market for broadcast design services. How, and why, has this market changed in recent
Lévy upbeat about ad revenues
Publicis Groupe chairman and chief executive Maurice Lévy has said he expects 2008 to be a record year for advertising and marketing services revenues in the UK. The prediction comes
Wallace Collection to transform entrance
London-based museum The Wallace Collection is to transform the main entrance of its Grade II listed building and is hunting for a design consultancy to take part in creating the
Planning for a brighter future
By embedding planning into their business model, design groups can better serve their clients – just like ad agencies do, says Katie Lancaster Having joined Blue Marlin Brand Design four
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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.
