Alpha Zoo
Here at Design Week we love typography, and we love cute animals.
Magpie and Wayne McGregor teach pupils how to learn through dance
Magpie Studio has worked with choreographer Wayne McGregor to create a toolkit to help secondary school pupils learn through dance.
Keeping The Memory Alive – Journeys Through The Holocaust
The Holocaust Remembrance International Poster Competition has announced a set of 16 international winners, four of whom are based in the UK.
Dr Sharon Baurley replaces Tord Boontje as RCA head of Design Products
Academic Dr Sharon Baurley has been appointed as the new head of Design Products at the Royal College of Art.
Smack brands Anamil Tech children’s learning start-up
Consultancy Smack has created the branding and website for new educational app development start-up Anamil Tech.
SomeOne/Else develops ‘internet for people without internet’
SomeOne/Else is working with the Cafédirect Producers’ Foundation on WeFarm, a knowledge-sharing platform that connects farmers in developing countries using SMS.
GBH’s Mark Bonner is D&AD president-in-waiting
GBH co-founder Mark Bonner has been announced as incoming deputy president of D&AD, meaning he will take up the presidency next year.
Alexander Boxill brands Bl-nk exhibition space
Art initiative and exhibition space Bl-nk has launched this week, with branding by Alexander Boxill.
Precedent opens Hong Kong office
Precedent is opening a Hong Kong office, which will be headed up by the consultancy’s founder Paul Hoskins. The move fits into the context of an international strategy, as the
World Design Capital Cape Town turns to private investment
World Design Capital 2014 Cape Town will look to distinguish itself from Helsinki, the previous capital, with a programme largely funded by the private sector.
Four Corners – an interview with Archie Boston
As summer officially draws to a close here on British soil, we head to the sunny climes of the US and specifically Los Angeles to interview a man I am
Forth Rail Bridge to open visitor experience
Scotland’s Forth Rail Bridge is to open a visitor experience, making the landmark publicly accessible for the first time.
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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.
