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Leaving Design Week
This is my last week as editor of Design Week. I’m very proud of the work we’ve done over the past years and look forward to the title’s future success.
Take a look at the new Elizabeth Line stations coming to London
Crossrail has released new images of the stations that will make up the Elizabeth Line – a new rail line across the capital that will open in 2018.
Seymour Chwast on illustrating war
Legendary designer Seymour Chwast has taken to Kickstarter to launch his new book – a collection of illustrations of wars through the ages. In this Q&A, he explains his attraction to
Event Communications wins Hans Christian Andersen museum competition
Event has developed a content concept for the planned Danish museum, which informed the architectural concept developed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma
National Gallery set to overhaul website and wayfinding
Fabrique is working on new digital products for the gallery, while Applied Wayfinding is developing a new wayfinding system.
Olivetti’s design history goes on show
A new exhibition at the ICA in London will look at the Italian brand’s graphic and physical design heritage.
Xbox head of design August de los Reyes joins Pinterest
De los Reyes has been a wheelchair user since an accident in 2013 and is a keen proponent of inclusive design.
"I've been carrying the Brownjohn archive around in metal trunks for 40 years"
Eliza Brownjohn, daughter of US graphic design great Robert Brownjohn, has created a website dedicated to her father’s work. Robert Brownjohn was born in the US in 1925. After studying
Intercity 125 designer Sir Kenneth Grange has train named after him
Grange’s iconic high-speed train design marks its 40th year in service this year, but is set to be replaced by new models hitting the tracks.
Springetts turns to synaesthesia for new Gü look
Springetts has eschewed “conventional food photography” with its new designs for the dessert brand.
Sir Martin Sorrell backs branding as WPP revenues jump
WPP says its branding consultancies have been among its strongest performing businesses, as the network announces its quarterly results.
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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.
What will hospitality interiors look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, Run for the Hills co-founder Anna Burles offers her view on what hospitality interior design might look like next year.