“Designers are a nightmare to survey…”
Despite a number of “creative and grouchy” responses, the newly published GraphicDesign& survey of graphic designers gives some intriguing insights into the profession.
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National Gallery seeks designers for brand and digital overhaul
The gallery is looking to introduce a new website and digital products as well as a new signage system.
From 15,000 to four – Tokyo 2020 Olympics shortlists for new logo
The organisers say they will not be revealing any of the designs until the winner is announced in spring.
Gumtree in first major rebrand since launch
The new identity has been developed by Koto and sees the brand’s previous tree logo overhauled.
Downgrading of creative education “threatens UK economy”
A host of leading art and design figures have written a letter to The Times attacking Government plans to roll out the Ebacc performance standard in schools.
Clerkenwell Design Week rebrands and plans new “strategic masterplan”
Clerkenwell Design Week is set to relaunch in May this year with a new identity and a new strategic masterplan, which it describes as “a first for the festival”. For
? meets ! in new Pearson logo
Together has created a new identity for the educational company as part of a global rebrand.
Industrial designer Richard Sapper dies aged 83
German-born Sapper worked on projects as varied as experimental cars for FIAT, kitchenware for Alessi and computers for IBM.
Sir James Dyson given Order of Merit for industrial design work
Dyson has become one of just 24 living people to be given the honour by the Queen.
“A three-year-old could have designed that!” – the Olympic logo made by a toddler
As a comment on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers’ decision to launch a public logo competition, US designer Michael Raisch asked a class of three-year-olds to create a mark for
Dying apps and writing reviews with your heartbeat – digital design in 2016
As design groups Frog and Fjord both publish their digital and tech predictions for 2016, we look at some of the predictions they make for designers next year.
Design Week's 10 biggest stories of the year
The news that got you talking – we look at the ten most-read stories published by Design Week in 2015.
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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.
