In pursuit of the American dream
Starting afresh in New York is a challenging prospect, but could prove to be a valuable experience, says David Chamberlain Fourteen months ago, I had the good fortune to leave
COI roster groups set to benefit from Olympics work
The news last week that the Olympic Delivery Authority has opted to put its design procurement in the hands of the Central Office of Information serves as an indirect reminder
Esterson reworks New Statesman
The New Statesman unveils its radically overhauled design tomorrow, as part of a relaunch intended to explode the left-wing weekly’s worthy-but-dull image.
MFI reviews flagship kitchen brands
It has emerged this week that furniture retailer MFI is undertaking a strategic review of its flagship kitchen brands, Hygena and Schreiber. The business is in consultation with design and
Open to interpretation
Interactivity can greatly enhance art exhibitions, but only if it is integrated imaginatively into the overall experience, says Scott Billings At Tate Britain’s preview night for Constable: The Great Landscapes,
You don’t have to specialise
Nikki Austen considers the benefits of being a multidisciplinary agency and how it makes for a more creative business In the early 1990s, as I was entering the final year
Crafty business
The Crafts Council’s exhibition space that gave many famous names their first break is no more. Pamela Buxton looks back and assesses its legacy Who gave Urban Salon its first
Museum of London in £9m design rethink
Ahead of its £18m refurbishment, the Museum of London expects to more than double the size of its in-house design team and appoint a cluster of external consultancies. It will
The secret of getting bigger
How do you stay creative and introduce better business procedures as your consultancy grows? Mark Shaw has some advice for expanding firms
Profile: Christopher Oram
Christopher Oram is a master of atmospheric, unfussy stage design who has made it big in the West End with a series of hit shows. A revival of Evita is
Digital firms stay on top in M&A valuations
Digital consultancies are commanding impressive sale prices in excess of ten times their annual profits, often more than double that of traditional marketing services groups, thanks to a renewed surge
Swings and roundabouts
Sir Martin Sorrell recently characterised the UK ad market as one of the weakest in the world. Clare Goff looks at the impact on design When marketing services sneezes, is
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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.
