Inspired
I’ve just been flicking through some of our old copies of Design Week to find out what inspires previous contributors. As you might expect, it turns out we design types
Dyson uses ‘air knives’ for fast hand dryer launch
Dyson is unveiling its first non-vacuum cleaner design in six years, with the global launch of an innovative high-speed hand dryer called the Dyson Airblade. Speaking to Design Week about
Revisiting Rembrandt
By putting personality and realism before rhetoric, modern corporate communication can take inspiration from the Dutch master, says David Bernstein Rembrandt’s 400th birthday was honoured distinctively at Dulwich Picture Gallery
The write way to do business
The design industry’s casual approach to producing copy should wake up to the benefits of in-house brand writers, says Martin Hennessey As a brand writer, I’ve been happily breaking creative
Buena vistas
Javier Mariscal has begun work on his first feature-length animation, Chico & Rita, drawing inspiration from post-war Havana’s latin jazz clubs and New York’s bustling Broadway. Charles Gant gets a
DTI funding cuts force Design Council to seek regional aid
The Design Council has had its core funding cut by the Department of Trade and Industry, which delivered £6.5m last year, despite published projections of a £7m grant. The DTI’s
Marked absence of UK groups from Eulda awards
This year’s inaugural European graphic design award competition, Eulda, was met with a disappointing level of interest from the design industry in the UK.
Simplifying tender processes brings better UK design
Letters have been flying about regarding the vagaries of public sector pitching. Mark McArthur Christie (DW 3 August) made a valiant cry for simplifying the process but was soundly put
Royal Mail selects six groups for £1.3m ‘tactical’ design work
Royal Mail has appointed six consultancies from more than 200 applications to create its €2m (£1.3m) ‘tactical’ design roster, which is due to run for up to four years.
Bio System launches Hong Kong airline’s global ambitions
Tokyo-based consultancy Bio System has designed the brand identity, aircraft livery and cabin interiors for the global launch of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines.
TfL’s latest pitch process places unfair demands
Factory Design has been on and off the Transport for London roster over the years and, as a business, we have enjoyed working for a client that surrounds a Londoner’s
Make the most of freelances
There is a lot to be gained from treating casual staff as part of your team and learning from the vast pool of talent that is out there, says Tim
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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.
