Popular Revolution
When G-Plan was launched in the 1950s, its contemporary design and accessible distribution changed the way furniture was bought in Britain. Basil Hyman and Steven Braggs chart its history and
Water works
A growing demand for luxury means that ideas of well-being and architectural form are starting to influence domestic bathroom design, but can UK consumers really afford the entry ticket? asks
Rising stock
Solid, long-term investment in infrastructure and exponential growth in on-line marketing spends lie behind the robust valuations placed on digital groups, and go a long way towards justifying the acquisitive
Fortnum’s unveils £24m refurbishment
Fortnum & Mason will unveil the ground and third floors of its London store over the next few weeks, plus three David Collins-designed restaurants. Half the ground floor food hall
Design industry poised at ‘a threshold moment’
The tide is turning for design as it starts to gain more credence with clients vis-à-vis advertising as a way of not just promoting, but of creating businesses and products.
E3 overhauls AN Digital websites
Bristol digital design consultancy E3 is redesigning the ‘This Is’ portfolio of regional information websites. The sites are owned by the Daily Mail via its subsidiary, Associated Northcliffe Digital. AN
E3 overhauls AN Digital websites
Bristol digital design consultancy E3 is redesigning the ‘This Is’ portfolio of regional information websites. The sites are owned by the Daily Mail via its subsidiary, Associated Northcliffe Digital.AN Digital
Create space for inspiration
How can we remain creative, stuck in front of a computer day in, day out? Tim Elliott argues that we must get out more and allow ourselves to be distracted
Travelodge ‘pods’ target Glasto market
For festival-goers, roughing it may soon be a thing of the past, as Travelodge launches prototype mobile hotel rooms, known as Travelpods (pictured).The budget hotel chain has teamed up with
Irish design body chief moves
Rina Whyte, chief executive officer of the Institute of Designers in Ireland, is to leave the organisation after five years.
Acid demands tougher measures against IP theft
Describing an object or someone’s taste as ‘cheap’ used to be an insult, but bragging about budget store bargains now counts as status-raising small talk. The less it cost, the
David Collins to unveil Langham Hotel luxury restaurant
The Langham Hotel London is set to unveil its second hospitality area designed by David Collins Studio, with the opening of The Landau restaurant this autumn. The standalone ‘destination’ restaurant
Latest articles
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.
