In-house teams: Polaroid on building a “modern analogue brand in a digital world”
As part of our series looking at in-house design teams, we talk to the heads of design about the “labour of love” that is Polaroid.
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New Beavertown Brewery range heralds change of design direction
Beavertown’s creative director Nick Dwyer talks to Design Week about inspirations, the different creative process behind the brand’s new range and drawing lots of hair.
New design guides for Royal Docks aim to help area “become part of the city”
The guides are the next stage in the Royal Docks’ Public Realm Framework project, and stipulate how designers might ensure the spaces are accessible, useful and inclusive for all Londoners.
Mermaids and unicorns feature in blockbuster new Natural History Museum exhibition
Based on the content of the Fantastic Beasts films, the exhibition explores mythical creatures alongside real-life ones in the name of conservation.
Supple Studio creates packaging covered in beetles for jacket brand FRAHM
Beetles found in Britain will adorn the delivery boxes for the brand, as well as packaging materials, gift certificates and owner certificates.
Dieter Rams’ work celebrated in new Japanese exhibition
Less But Better has been curated and designed by London-based Systems Studio and aims to introduce the German designer’s work to “new audiences”.
This web app aims to show how “different is normal” when it comes to vulvas
The platform has been designed by Thompson Brand Partners and covers several different topics relating to vulva health and body confidence.
Why age is often the “least relevant thing” when co-designing with the elderly
Products and services for older people are designed to be functional and not much else – these designers want to create joyful experiences instead.
Is this lidless design the future of disposable coffee cups?
A new design from start-up company ButterflyCup needs no separate lid and simply biodegrades naturally if disposed of improperly.
Christmas window displays 2020: 60s psychedelia, festive cherry pickers and more
With the festive season heading our way, Design Week looks at some of the UK and Ireland’s flagship store window displays.
Coventry City’s new football kit honours City of Culture 2021 celebrations
The 2020/21 third kit, which has just been unveiled, features the Coventry UK City of Culture branding developed by Uncommon.
Design inspiration: the best projects from November
Another month spent in lockdown had some designers yearning for nightclubs and events gone by, while others are revisiting old projects or pushing new boundaries.
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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.
