Design Week Awards 2020 opens for entries
Entries are open for the Design Week Awards. We’re building on the success of last year’s new look awards by overhauling our digital categories and bringing you another accessible ceremony.
Tom Banks
Tom Banks has been editor of Design Week since 2016 and a journalist with the magazine since 2008, having started his career in 2005 as a music journalist. As Design Week has evolved from a print to online magazine, Tom has kept topics like design education high up the agenda, along with social design and representation within the industry.
My latest articles
Dominic Cummings wants you to work at Number 10
In a rambling blog post the Prime Minister’s chief special adviser has called upon the services of an “unusual set of people”, some of whom have the skill set of
Design Week’s most popular news stories of 2019
The healing power of art in hospitals was proved, VW rebranded to forget its past and embrace its future, Extinction Rebellion’s rebrand captured imaginations and you told us why the
Who should designers vote for in the UK general election 2019?
We’ve looked at the election manifestos of each party and spoken to industry experts to help you navigate the upcoming election.
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Become a better designer with these UAL short courses
University of the Arts London (UAL) offers vocational short courses such as interior design and others that offer a grounding in key skills such as service design.
The designer who built a drone to save lives
We speak to Keenan Wyrobek, the founder of Zipline about designing an autonomous drone system which has revolutionised the way blood and medicine are transported in places which are hard
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Antalis Interior Design Award opens for entries
Everything you need to know about Antalis’ “Customisable interior design award” and details of how to enter.
Rolls-Royce Bespoke: designing for a luxury brand
As Rolls-Royce makes a leap into high-end lifestyle products, we catch up with head of bespoke Gavin Hartley to find out how his design team works and where the brand
Nicky Morgan named as new culture secretary
Boris Johnson has also brought in Andrea Leadsom as business secretary in a major cabinet overhaul.
Walsh splits from Sagmeister to form new studio
&Walsh will focus on close client collaboration, “risky and differentiated” work, and look to champion representation and diversity within the consultancy.
NASA astronaut designs lightweight luggage for space
The suitcase aimed at space tourists weighs just 900g and can stick itself to walls in zero gravity.
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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.
