Cartier-Bresson: A Question of Colour
The likes of The Sartorialist, Style Bubble and the miasma of street style blogs sashaying through the internet have a lot to thank Henri Cartier-Bresson for.
Dan Hill takes charge at Fabrica
Dan Hill, formerly of the BBC and Arup, has been appointed as the new managing director of Fabrica, Benetton Group’s communication research centre.
Mapping America
To outsiders, the US – particularly around election time – can seem like a pretty clear-cut country of diametric opposites. Obama vs Romney, Democrat vs Republican, blue vs red.
What the Heseltine Review could mean for the design industry
Conservative peer Lord Heseltine has published a review of the UK’s economic growth, which makes 89 recommendations on how to boost the economy.
New design talent from Scotland
Designing for the Future, a new exhibition at The Lighthouse in Glasgow, draws together the most promising design talent from Scotland’s 2011 design degree shows.
Design Commission launches report into public services
The Design Commission is launching a report into the design of the UK’s public services.
News in brief round-up
A round-up of this week’s news in brief.
Magpie brands National Prison Radio
Magpie Studio has created a new identity for the National Prison Radio network, and a series of communications designed to appeal to inmates and their families.
26 Treasures of Childhood
If you go down to east London next week, you’re sure of a pleasant surprise.
News in brief round-up
A round-up of this week’s news in brief.
Which country do you think has the best-designed currency?’
Bristol has recently launched the Bristol Pound to promote the city’s economy. Which country (or area) do you think has the best-designed coins and banknotes?
Calls for ‘Designed in the European Union’ label
Improved public procurement of design, zero tolerance of IP infringement and the creation of a new ‘Designed in the European Union’ label are among the recommendations in a new Europe-wide
Latest articles
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.
