Neville Brody to step down from role at RCA
The graphic designer will leave his position as dean of the college’s School of Communication, taking up a new role as professor of visual communication.
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National Railway Museum launches £12 million tender for gallery redesign
The revamped Great Hall’s permanent exhibition space is part of the museum’s redevelopment masterplan, which is set to be completed by 2025.
The up-and-coming illustrators to watch this year
Following the Sebastian Walker Illustration awards last week, designers share their thoughts on the emerging illustration talent currently making its mark.
DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2018 winners revealed
The awards look at how design can contribute to a business’ success, and this year’s winning projects include those for Carlsberg, Raspberry Pi and Budweiser.
The New York Times Style Magazine redesigns to “reflect the times”
As T magazine unveils its new look under the editorial direction of novelist Hanya Yanagihara, we speak to creative director Patrick Li about the design’s greater “sense of urgency”, and
New “urban” poster design competition worth £10,000 launches in London
Organised by file sharing service Loop.gl, London Loop will see work by designers and other creatives displayed in public spaces all over the city.
The online game acting as a “vaccine” against fake news
Bad News is a new research project from the University of Cambridge and Dutch media company Drog, which aims to help the public spot misinformation on their social media feeds
British Rail’s Railfreight “moving brand” celebrated in new exhibition
Curated by Sea Design, the exhibition focuses on the geometric identity created by consultancy Roundel, which was used on British Rail’s freight trains in the 1980s and 1990s.
Public and private sectors must work together to “keep cities moving”, report shows
Rethinking Urban Mobility has been conducted by companies including Arup and the London Transport Museum, and looks at the impact of developments in transport such as self-driving cars on cities
Rebranding the oldest theatre in the English-speaking world
Eureka! has created a new identity for Bristol Old Vic, which is based on its archive of typography and poster designs dating back to the 18th century.
Winner of Sebastian Walker illustration award revealed
Children’s book illustration student Viola Wang has scooped this year’s top prize, beating over 80 other entrants.
Brit Awards designer Misty Buckley: “It’s not all fancy airplanes and hanging out with popstars”
As the production designer works on last-minute preparations for the Brits, we speak to her about creating sets for the likes of Coldplay and One Direction, mastering the skill of
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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.
