Stripped of its finest assets
The BBC has a proud history of in-house broadcast design, but that hasn’t deterred it from winding down. Mike Exon commiserates the end of an era
Hypocrisy runs deep in the free-pitching debate
I read David Lightman’s letter (DW 3 March) with interest. While I agree with the position and the sentiment, I cannot help but see a twist of irony here.
BA has plans for short-haul carrier
British Airways is developing a short-haul airline brand with Interbrand, Design Week can exclusively reveal. The airline also appointed brand and business strategy consultancy The Ingram Partnership this month to
Graven snaps up BBC Scotland job
BBC Scotland has appointed Graven Images to design the interiors of its David Chipperfield-designed headquarters, which is due to open in Glasgow in 2007. The Glasgow-based consultancy was appointed to
Design is central to charity sector communications
We agree with the editor’s Comment that the charity sector is changing (DW 24 February). But the design industry’s attitudes towards not-for-profit organisations hasn’t changed.
In the raw
Untreated papers with tactile finishes are flavour of the month in the paper trade, as clients cultivate a rougher aesthetic.
Invest in your talents
Product design groups are feeling the pinch at the moment, but creative joint ventures can enable you to weather the storm, says Patrick Hunt
Airport study to trigger design jobs
Raymond Turner, former group design director at BAA, has completed an extensive customer wayfinding study for Belfast International Airport, which may lead to a wave of design projects at the
Nike ha produces book to promote community-based projects
Nike has produced a book to promote its community-based projects across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Community Report is designed by Manchester consultancy Love, which won the project
Words on display
Graphic designers are rarely asked to design more than the captions at an exhibition, but what should their role be?
Ideas above your station
Bob English has useful advice for UK consultancies who want to succeed in the current design climate
Generic makes room for bespoke
As consumers grow more demanding, Sarah Balmond finds out how modern hotels distinguish themselves
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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.
