Number of art and design students on the rise in the UK
UCAS figures revealed the day after A-Level results day show that there are currently 1,330 more accepted applicants on to UK art and design courses than this point last year, with
Samsung reveals Galaxy S6 edge+ smartphone and Galaxy Note5 tablet
Samsung has unveiled details of its new smartphone and tablet, which are set to be released on 21 August – before Apple’s new iPhone and iPad.
New cyber-security firm is Optiv – “operative” and “active”
Lippincott has created an identity for the organisation, which has formed from a merger between Accuvent and FishNet Security.
Get up close to the All Blacks – New Zealand plans interactive rugby experience
StartJG is working on the customer experience design for the new visitor experience, which is set to open in 2017.
This “next generation” marker pen comes in 107 colours – including white…
Winsor & Newton is releasing a pigment-based marker pen, which the company claims won’t fade for 100 years. It’s also available in white…
Would you vote for this logo? We look at the rise of politician branding
With political candidates on both sides of the Atlantic making headlines with their personal logos, we look at what makes a successful identity for a politician.
Who owns your logo? Put it in writing, say copyright experts
Designers should make logo ownership clear when writing up contracts with clients, intellectual property experts have advised following a recent court case.
Why creative directors could be the studio’s best salesperson
The Design Business Association’s John Scarrott looks at how creative directors can become a consultancy’s secret weapon for selling, and what they need to do to master sales.
Design team sought for Burrell Collection overhaul
Exhibition designers are needed for a refurbishment of the 9,000-piece Glasgow fine art collection.
Burger King launches “subtle” new interior design – introduces self-ordering kiosks
The new-look interiors are being used at Burger King’s Paris flagship store, ahead of a possible global roll-out.
Pentagram brand for SAM “never stands still”
Pentagram has branded internet of things product SAM giving it a look which suggests it is “always doing, sensing and reacting”, like the product.
Qatar museum works with Pentagram to crowdsource new identity
The museum has launched a competition for Qatari citizens to design its new logo – the prize is to work alongside Pentagram to create the new identity.
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Introducing Design Week’s new editorial team
We’re excited to announce the new Design Week editorial team ahead of the platform’s relaunch this autumn. Rob Alderson joins as Editor, with Clare Dowdy as Senior Writer.
Remembering Sir Kenneth Grange – 1929-2024
It is with great sadness that we heard about the passing of the hugely influential British designer, Sir Kenneth Grange.
From the archives: Picture Post
As we head back into our archives, here’s a gem from March 1990. Jane Lewis looks at the creative ways design firms promoted their services through mail-outs.
From the archives: Driving back to the future
During our pause, we’re re-publishing the occasional article from deep in our archives. This March 1990 column by our founder, Jeremy Myerson, looks at car design trends.
Design Week is resting, and we’ll be back soon
In December 2023, it was announced that Design Week was closing its doors. However – good news! We’re reopening by the end of summer 2024!
Design across five decades: from the editors who brought you Design Week
As the design industry propelled itself forward, we were always there to champion, inform, analyse and guide the way.
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.
Why 2024 will be the “year of creative emergence” when it comes to AI
As part of our series on design in 2024, Mia Blume – founder of Design Dept. and Designing with AI – tells us that next year will be a “paradigm
Using VR to break outdated taboos around women’s health
Taking the form of a ‘vagina-like’ tent, INTER/her by Camille Baker uses cutting edge tech to open up conversations around issues like ovarian and cervical cancer, endometriosis, and menopause.
