Funky transport stalls short
Compared to its stunning hi-fi products, Bang & Olufsen’s store is a weak afterthought, says Mike Exon
London Underground brand travels to retail and fashion
Transport for London is embarking on a series of ambitious brand extensions and branded services, spanning food, bars and fashion. The plans to develop the company’s Underground intellectual property kick
Speak the same language
Art critics may not have much to say about the Barbican’s Communicate show, but that hasn’t stopped the public visiting in droves.
LSC forms first London design roster
The Learning and Skills Council is in the throes of compiling its first ever roster of design and marketing consultancies for its five London offices. The Government organisation is signing
Design recovery position is behind advertising
Amanda Merron of accountant Willott Kingston Smith provides an overview of how design and branding groups have fared according to their accounts
Telly scope
Creating an atmospheric set that suits the character of both the programme and the presenters is essential.
From Russia with love
There are all sorts of opportunities in a country that is eager to find out about Western design practices
Vox pop
Around 18 per cent of office space in London is currently standing empty, with the most high profile victim being the Swiss Re building, aka the Erotic Gherkin. If price
Add insight to the brew
After more than two decades working at design’s coalface, for both multinational and independent networks, Paul Stead knows all about taking on new challenges
Good company
Working for a client can be frowned upon by consultancies, however, there are clear advantages for in-house designers that are often overlooked, says Hannah Booth
Xen’s identity puts Ovada agency in the picture
Oxford design group Xen has created an identity for Ovada, the nascent Oxford Visual Arts Development Agency. Ovada, which launches on Friday, has been created to develop and promote the
442 Design warms up Prestwick Airport
Glasgow consultancy 442 Design has been appointed to revamp interiors and graphics at the city’s Prestwick Airport. The group, which was appointed without a pitch, will update interiors in both
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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.
