Rolls-Royce reveals first luxury driverless car concept
The announcement is part of BMW Group’s ongoing centenary celebrations, which are looking ahead to the next 100 years of car design.
Cannes Lions 2016: 5 design things to look out for
Now in its 62nd year, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity opens this weekend – we round-up what designers can take away from the conference.
A new virtual reality headset which could alleviate pain for burn patients
Consultancy Frog has created a prototype virtual reality headset and accompanying game, which could be used to ease pain experienced by burn patients receiving wound care by “distracting them”.
5 important things that happened in design this week
From the expansion of huge museums including Tate Modern and National Museum of Scotland, to Margaret Calvert receiving an OBE, we round up some of the key design events from the
FutureBrand looks to reinvigorate Jersey with new place branding
The new visual identity for Visit Jersey was introduced to help dispel the perception of Jersey as an “out-of-date” holiday destination, according to FutureBrand.
Hive's new smart bulb will let you control your lights away from home
The Hive Active Light is the latest in a portfolio of connected home products from British Gas company Hive, and will allow users to schedule their lights via a smartphone
Serpentine Galleries unveil new interactive experience app
Consultancy AllofUs has created a colourful app for visitors to London’s Serpentine Galleries, enabling them to learn more as they tour exhibitions.
SomeOne helps Personal Group “work happy” with rebrand
Employee benefits and financial services company Personal Group has been rebranded around a happiness concept, which looks to tie together products and services.
Which museum would you like to see expanded?
The new Tate Modern opens this week, with a revamped National Museum of Scotland and a new Museum of London set to follow. All are expanding in size, offering their
Ikea will “share its story” with new major museum in Sweden
Ikea is set to open a 7000m2, four-storey museum space in Älmhult, Sweden on 30 June, and hopes to teach visitors about the humble roots of the furniture brand.
Science Museum set to open interactive Wonderlab Gallery
Muf Architecture/Art has designed the new gallery space which will feature live science shows and a giant orrery.
Design Week Award winners 2016 – the special categories
In addition to the category awards and best of show we also celebrate a young Rising Star, induct two design industry greats into our Hall of Fame and find the
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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.
