BIPOC visual culture journal Seen launches with “irreverent” design
The new twice-annual journal of film and visual culture takes some aesthetic cues from academia, while flipping others completely, according to its designer.
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Design Week’s Christmas gift guide for designers
Whether you want to furnish the design lover in your life’s home, or encourage your studio Secret Santa to eat bugs, we’ve got you covered.
Could this VR sketching tool be coming of age for designers?
Oluwaseyi Sosanya, founder of Gravity Sketch, tells Design Week virtual 3D sketching is a “gateway to new abilities”, so long as the industry can overcome a “cultural hurdle”.
Dad rebrands digital perfumery avoiding “generic elegance” of other fragrance brands
The updated look for Sillages Paris features a new typeface, illustrations, art direction and brand visuals, all communicated in a “bold and fun” visual language.
Echo designs Kleenex’s new product range to avoid “moments of distress”
The Proactive Care range will feature face masks, hand sanitisers and wipes and aims to reassure consumers amid the anxiety of the pandemic.
British Plastics Federation launch sustainable plastic packaging design database
The interactive Eco Design Guide hub collects sustainable design tools and guides from around the world, with the aim of helping make plastic usage more sustainable.
Meet the Abbatts: the pioneering mid-century toy designers
A new book written by Alan Powers examines the work of Paul and Marjorie Abbatt and their philosophy of educational toys.
At-home AI breast cancer test wins International Dyson Award
Spanish student Judit Giró Benet has scooped the top prize this year, while Filipino student Carvey Ehren Maigue won the competition’s first ever sustainability award.
Clever Franke designs interactive world map to dispel “absolute fog” of investing
Globalance World is an interactive platform which seeks to reposition investing away from profits and towards “global societal and environmental issues”.
Lockdown spurs vinyl design boom
Designers and record labels are conspiring to make new vinyl experiences for home listeners. We take a look at how they’re doing it.
“I’m very aware of how vulnerable I am”: how freelancers are facing the pandemic
Design Week speaks to freelancers about accessing government support, diversifying their offering and how viable they think independent work is at the moment.
McDonald’s overhauls packaging with “playful” redesign
The Pearlfisher-designed packaging will be rolled out globally over the next two years, to ensure the fast food restaurant chain has “one consistent look”.
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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.
