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
Design Week Awards winners’ showcase 2022
Check out all the stories behind this year’s winning, highly commended and shortlisted work.
Design Week Awards 2021 – the shortlist in full
We’re excited to announce the full Awards shortlist below. Stay tuned later in the month for our Winners Showcase, which will be revealed on the site as part of a
How commissioning a custom font could save you money
Licensing an existing typeface may seem cheaper and easier, but with enough forward planning you could actually get more for less with something bespoke
The real reason you’re not getting hired in design
Employers value collaboration and communication just as much as technical prowess – but the skills gap is real
Design Week Awards 2021 entry deadline extended
You now have an extra three weeks to get your entries over before the deadline on 1 April and find out everything you need to know here.
Latest articles
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.
