Basic instincts
I’d be mistaken to use this opportunity to trot out my top ten list of the most obvious contemporary challenges facing retail brands – that task has been done better,
S&G boosts digital offer with new creative chief
Omnicom-owned branding consultancy Siegel & Gale has appointed Richard Pasqua as creative director of its interactive division based in New York. Pasqua joins from Nickelodeon US, where he was design
Stage Design in the spotlight
Stage design is set for the public spotlight this week. Tomorrow’s annual Linbury Prize awards in London come as the Victoria & Albert Museum prepares to launch a major, year-long
Commercial work: An overview
WHAT has changed recently in the world of photography? Every – thing, and nothing. Digital is now king. Good news for Adobe and the CCD chip-makers. Not so good news
Three to watch
Who are the current stars on the professional photography scene? We present three of the top names in fashion and portraiture, reportage and commercial work – Diana Scheunemann, John Angerson
Linbury Stage prize contenders on show
The winner of the Linbury Biennial Prize for Stage Design is to be announced at the National Theatre in London this week and 12 finalists have been placed at four
The original PowerBook
Why, with digital media so central to our lives, is a 600-year-old reading format – based on paper, ink, thread and glue – still with us? asks Jim Davies
Editorial work: an overview
Where do I look for good editorial photography? When I can get to see them, I’m always inspired by The New York Times Sunday Magazine and its style magazine, T.
Mutual respect
It is axiomatic that great work comes from a great relationship – externally, in procuring the commission and, internally, in fulfilling the opportunity. But, in today’s ferociously competitive world of
Think big
During the founding years of design, designers created brands and strategies only to see them handed over to advertising agencies. And the ad agencies certainly knew what they were doing.
New Channel Tunnel rail link a design ‘feat’
The prompt and on-budget opening of the second phase of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link has been a major feat for designers, according to its lead consultant for wayfinding and
Gray takes over at Technology Strategy Board
The Technology Strategy Board, the body responsible for pushing innovation through technology in the creative industries, has a new chief executive. Former managing director and general manager of Airbus UK,
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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.
