A chance to think big
Designing the UK pavilion for the next World Expo is a much-coveted task. Emily Pacey checks out the six shortlisted proposals for Shanghai 2010
Architecture remains on Arts Council agenda
The Arts Council has pledged to continue to invest in architecture and design, despite its decision to suspend Architecture Week next year. The Arts Council provided funds of up to
Panda heads down the Tube
Commuters travelling through London’s Gloucester Road underground station today will catch the first glimpse of Brian Griffith’s largest-ever public installation.
Develop strong local networks
There are great advantages to using local resources – and not just in terms of environmental impact. Cris Beswick urges us to work with what’s around us
Soul search
Can designers stay true to their ethical ideals while keeping a successful commercial consultancy afloat? In a paper delivered at last night’s D&AD student symposium, Michael Johnson revealed how hard
Virgin Atlantic ‘enhances’ Heathrow annexe
Virgin Atlantic has revealed further details of its newly designed south annexe at London Heathrow airport’s Terminal 3, which is due to open this autumn. The terminal, which has been
Dressing to impress
As cheap becomes chic and notions of class-based consumer segmentation fade away, value retailers are having to take a more creative approach to store design. Clare Dowdy talks to three
Wheel appeal
Folding bicycles have been a part of commuters’ lives for years, but despite their technical complexity, the market leaders are decades-old designs. David Henshaw questions why there is little real
Office affairs
Public sector bodies are opening up their drab workplaces, increasing sustainability and staff motivation in the process, with smaller budgets than the private sector. Pamela Buxton looks at some successes,
A move in the right direction
Buying a studio may appear to be prohibitively expensive, but Tom Newman says you won’t regret the move – as long as you’re practical about it
Clients must help in spreading climate change awareness
With regard to Corinne Hitching’s letter on climate change, I agree with her argument – as designers, we are responsible for every element of a piece of packaging, or for
Design restarts at The Public galleries
The Public Gallery Limited, the company set up to deliver the artistic and cultural elements of West Bromwich arts centre The Public, has for the first time talked about the
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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.
