What’s in store?
After years of stagnation, in-store environments are evolving to provide futuristic, interactive consumer experiences, with mobile phone stores leading the way. But it’s not only technology retailers that could benefit
Jowell sets out plans for a creative UK
The Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell outlined her vision to ‘make the UK the world’s creative hub last week’, as she launched the latest phase of the Creative Economy Programme, an
Bare-faced chic
When media company Naked Communications decided to reinvent their warehouse-based headquarters, it turned to Household to give the space a quirky, yet traditional feel, with an added twist. Clare Dowdy
Stadium of the art
Entering from the urban jungle that is London’s Holloway Road, my first impression of Arsenal’s new Emirates Stadium (designed by HOK Sport) was ‘wow’ – here is a true temple
Negotiate a royal deal
Including royalty payments as part of your agreement with a client is a sensible way of boosting designers’ income, says Russell Lloyd.
Sudjic signs up to ‘once in a lifetime’ Design Museum job
Deyan Sudjic signed a contract on Monday to become the next director of the Design Museum. Sudjic (pictured) will leave his job as Dean to the Faculty of Art, Design
Use some strong language
More and more design groups are offering writing courses these days – Jayne Workman explains why.
Royal Mail starts formal review of its design roster
Royal Mail is reviewing its marketing communications design roster for the first time since 2003, and is looking to appoint up to five consultancies. The company is seeking applications from
Personal service
The public is slowly becoming accustomed to interactive signs, but perceptions have to change before services that respond to individual needs become commonplace, says John Stones.
Voxpop
‘Clients tend to identify particular needs themselves, rather than go down the route of letting people come to them with ideas,’ said Design Business Association programme director Hannah Paterson last
Profile: Tomato
Despite being revered by its peers and clients alike, Tomato has kept a low profile for the past decade, as each creative evolves in a more individualistic direction. Liz Farrelly
Freelances have less to offer than loyal full-timers
What more depressing a way to start a Monday than to see the merits of being a freelance designer splashed across Design Week, for all our loyal and talented full-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.
