Ora-Ito in driving seat for Toyota’s Parisian showcase
Toyota unveiled the design for its European flagship showroom on the Champs-Elysées in Paris last week, conceived by French designer Ora-Ito.
Credit those who deserve it if you stretch design definitions
On the face of it, it has been a fantastic few days for the Design Council – and so for design. First, one of its directors, Hilary Cottam, was named
Investment in design at British Waterways
British Waterways is embarking on a raft of design-led initiatives supporting a £5m investment in the waterway network this year. It is also planning to slash its design roster in
Caught in a map trap
The Southern bias of the BBC’s new weather map reminds Hugh Pearman of the inherent problem of cartography: what you see isn’t always what you get
Demand exceeds supply in recovering M&A market
There is a pent-up buyer demand for merger and acquisitions activity in the marketing communications industry, with fewer sellers than buyers on the market, according to the latest survey by
Clean sweep
Ikea is such a hot property that not even the midnight crowd crush at the company’s Edmonton store opening earlier this year dampened enthusiasm for the brand. Hannah Booth reviews
The battle is on for screen time
Last Friday, ITV marketing director Clare Salmon put in a telephone call to BBC Broadcast. It was the call Andy Bryant, director of Creative Services had been waiting for –
How to perfect your pitch
It takes two – a designer and a client – to produce award-winning design. How do you make the most out of the relationship?
Get caught up in the Web
While websites are still mainly information-based, Trish Lorenz looks at how an interactive Web presence will be integral to programme-making in the future
Regional design hubs make for a stronger UK industry
It’s still March and yet the season of festivals is soon to be upon us. With the extended D&AD Congress due to kick off at London’s Old Billingsgate in mid-April,
Public eye sees design back as a force for good
There was great jubilation at the Design Council last week when Chancellor Gordon Brown gave a welcome boost to design in his Budget speech. Tangibles such as increased support for
Learn from estate agents and regulate our industry
I don’t necessarily agree with David Lightman’s points (Letters, DW 3 March) that free-pitching is for shysters, knaves and idiots – it seems to be a fact of life. But
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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.
