Streamlining old insignia
Rebrands are often seen as a luxury in the public sector, but an identity overhaul can do much to reinforce a change of focus, says Gina Lovett Reworkings of the
Nothing to fear from MySpace
The networking site’s DIY capability and its popularity with musicians have had little impact on the workload of Web designers
Astound shuts up shop
Retail design specialist Astound is to close this summer following ‘creative differences’ among the consultancy’s directors, resulting in redundancies among the 50-strong staff. It has emerged this week that board
Center Parcs shows off £60m birthday upgrade
Center Parcs is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week by unveiling a dramatic £60m upgrade of all its visitor accommodation, orchestrated by architect and interior design group Target Living. The
Airside creates Pop Art space in Wolverhampton gallery extension
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is set to open a £6.7m triangular gallery extension, with a permanent space designed by Airside dedicated to Pop Art. The consultancy was briefed to design the
Tax change hits consultancies
Chancellor Gordon Brown today revealed plans to increase the tax rate on small companies from 20p to 22p by 2009. The plans, outlined in his budget speech at lunchtime, have
Consultancies work with LT Museum on retail products
A host of design consultancies is working with the London Transport Museum on product development projects which will exploit the city’s rich transport design heritage.Ahead of the museum’s relaunch later
Shedding light on the future
Public and commercial awareness of lighting design is growing, but the sector can also take a lead on energy consumption
Taking a risk to share rewards
Royalty or equity deals are good ways to benefit from a client’s success, but first you must do your homework and get advice from professionals
LDF deal leads to cessation of design show hostilities
Tom Dixon is calling for a bit of calm and unity. It’s time for some sense to prevail. He’s been doing a lot of thinking recently about the design show
Show time
The £100 000 Gulbenkian Prize has become the equivalent of Oscars for the museums and galleries world. But to what extent is, or should, the role of design be acknowledged?
Slavery show marks bicentenary of abolition
The Royal Naval Museum in Portsmouth launches an exhibition this week to mark the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery.It has been created to show the crucial role that the
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.
