Revolt is back in style
This year has so far been marked by considerable political upheaval as people around the world defy the establishment and stand up for what they believe in. Dominic Lutyens looks
Editor’s Blog
Lynda Relph-Knight’s perspective on the week
£500 000 fund promotes digital innovation in arts and culture
Digital groups are being encouraged to link up with arts and cultural organisations to apply for cash from a £500 000 pot, which has been made available for digital projects
Design on the menu
With so many restaurants on the high street competing for customers, creating unique dining experiences is becoming increasingly important. Emily Gosling looks at ways restaurants are standing out from the
Inspired
Sallyanne Theodosiou – University for the Creative Arts
A focus on craft skills is central to the pleasure and prosperity of design
We can rely on the creative community to pull good things out of a bad situation. It’s what makes design such an attractive industry for non-designers such as myself. And
Digital brainstorm – interaction design round table
The iPad has turned communications design on its head. Clients from all sectors are clamouring for apps even if, as is arguably the case for professions such as law or
Training zone
Despite the economic downturn and spending cuts, design and technology CPD courses have enjoyed a steady stream of custom. Emily Pacey explores the recent success of training courses and its
Editor’s blog
If you thought 2010 was Neville Brody’s year, prepare to see a repeat performance by the exhuberant graphics star as plans for 2011 continue to unfold. The Anti Design Festival
Creative Choice consortium bags central Government contract
The Creative Choice consortium, which features design consultancies Bell, Bentley Holland and the Domarn Group alongside integrated groups Brass and Kindred, among others, has been appointed as the Department for
Calling all Saturday art class alumni of the past decades
When I was aged 14, in the early 1960s, my art teacher asked if I would like to go to Saturday morning art classes at Hornsey College of Art. It
Voxpop
Dragon Rouge is rebranding the Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you could create a DofE scheme for designers, what challenges would you set them?
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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.
