Ikea launches build-your-own party electronics
Designed in collaboration with Stockholm-based studio Teenage Engineering, the collection aims to “democratise light and sound at home” with affordable modular pieces.
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NHS Lanarkshire developing Scotland’s first digital hospital
As part of a relocation scheme, University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie will be given a state-of-the-art update “designed to ensure that the huge advances in digital technology are centralised”.
Unionising game and tech workers: should the UK follow the US’ lead?
US-based game developers and tech workers have joined one of the country’s biggest trade unions, but what kind of working culture led to this moment, and how does the situation
New handbook explores how creative industry can embrace neurodiversity
The book has been designed by Manchester-based creative consultancy Music and brings together knowledge to show “there is no standard brain”.
How to build a streetwear brand and influence people
It’s one of the biggest fashion trends of the last 30 years, but despite sharper styling and direction than ever, brand leaders tell Design Week the key to authentic streetwear
Ushering in the lo-TEK age: designers can learn from indigenous practice
In her new book, designer and academic Julia Watson explores how designers can look to the sustainable practices of indigenous peoples and apply them at scale in cities.
Southend Borough Council unveils designs for new pier trains
The four different cab designs and three different colour options will now be discussed by residents, with the eventual favourite going into construction in mid-2020.
Design in 2020 – what will retail design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2020, Lynn Harris, associate client services director at Cada Design, looks at what will happen in retail design in the next 12
Lay Koon Tan: “No natural material comes with a technical data sheet”
From bathtubs lined with eggshell, to Rolls Royce dashboards finished with iridescent tail feathers, we explore Malaysian-born Lay Koon Tan’s sustainable luxury interiors studio Nature Squared.
£9.4 million offered by Department for Transport competition to support railway innovation
Launched in connection with Innovate UK, the First of a Kind 2020 competition is searching for “this century’s Brunel” who can develop technology to make rail travel faster, cleaner and
Design in 2020 – what will furniture design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2020, Ruth Wassermann, design director at Made.com looks at what will happen in furntiure design in the next 12 months.
Flying the flag: the growing design trend across regional Scotland
As more Scottish communities opt to design their own regional flags, Design Week explores where the trend comes from, and how the practice has been modernised.
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The United States Space Force logo deconstructed
President Trump unveiled the much-debated logo for the sixth and newest branch of the United States military services on Twitter, but what is it for and why does it look
The virtual reality platform changing how we experience art
When the world’s biggest artists have a vision for virtual reality, London-based Acute Art provides the platform to make it possible.
5 talks to see at Design Indaba
Cape Town-based design conference and festival Design Indaba returns next month promising a special edition to celebrate 25 years.
Pentagram has designed a screen-free audio platform which puts kids in control
The Yoto Player — a connected speaker with a light-up smiley face — can play stories, music, radio and podcasts for children.
