Inside Design Miami 2021: meditation headsets and the rise of NFTs
Design Week heads to Miami to take a look at some of the emerging themes from the annual fair, as well as design highlights from across the city.
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How&How crafts animalistic identity for conservation charity On the Edge
The new design work aims to reconnect us with nature at a critical time for biodiversity around the world.
Design Museum’s new exhibition offers an “intimate connection” with Amy Winehouse
Two immersive installations at Amy: Beyond the Stage from set designer Chiara Stephenson seek to show a different side of the troubled singer.
Design inspiration: our favourite projects from November
From colour charting the Beach Boys to a characterful pet food rebrand, these were some of our favourite projects from the past month.
Remembering Bob Gill: “There’s no such thing as a bad client”
We look back at the life of graphic designer Bob Gill, a founding member of Fletcher/Forbes/Gill as well as D&AD, who has died at the age of 90.
John Lewis launches £1m fund for projects that “rethink waste”
Set up with environmental group Hubbub, the Circular Future Fund aims to support projects across home products, textiles and food waste.
Design, Climate, Action: Sustainable products’ branding must not show “nature is weak”
Despite demand for sustainable products, consumers still have misgivings about green brands. How do designers approach the problem?
Morrama boxes clever with connected at-home punching bag
The Boxx punching bag is designed to offer people at-home convenience without the danger of knocking over pets, plants or children.
Moves & changes – the latest design industry news
Moves, changes and appointments happening across the design industry.
Design, Climate, Action: is it possible to design low carbon impact digital services?
In the first of a new series on sustainable design we look at how designers are considering “carbon-conscious” approaches to digital platforms.
UK government unveils EV chargepoint design in electrification push
The charging point, designed by PA Consulting and the Royal College of Art, hopes to be “as recognisable as the red post box or black cab”.
Disappearing packages and desert robots lead Global Grad Show 2021
At this year’s global graduate show, 150 shortlisted projects aim to solve social problems from overworked vaccine providers to short-lived baby shoes.
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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.
