Royal Designers for Industry 2015 revealed
The Royal Society of Arts has unveiled the five designers who will be named Royal Designers for Industry, and the three international designers set to be named Honorary Royal Designers for Industry.
Gourmet Goat food brand uses “hidden” animal symbol in logo
Interabang has designed the branding and packaging for a new goat-based food brand called Gourmet Goat, which creates an image of the animal in its logo.
Department store designed for the mind
A Department Store for the Mind has been created where shoppers can search for products designed for emotional wellbeing, based on their personal state of mind.
How retailers are enticing high street shoppers this Christmas
We take a look at flagship stores in London’s West End to see how retailers are designing their shop windows to catch the attention of 40 million shoppers this Christmas.
Strava – designing a sports social network
For cyclists and runners Strava has become more than just a tool for recording times and training routines: it’s a storytelling platform and a means of testing yourself against the
Tomi Ungerer: “A white page is like a black hole where you can get lost”
We pick up some key insights from renowned, controversial illustrator Tomi Ungerer, taken from his talk at this year’s Offset London design conference.
English National Opera lifts curtain on rebrand
The English National Opera has started a roll-out of its refreshed brand, designed by Rose, which will begin in earnest next year as the ENO is repositioned around its “World-class
Government in £35m bid to design out digital exclusion
The money has been ring-fenced for a framework of suppliers to design ways of helping some of the 10.5 million UK citizens who lack basic digital skills.
How to nurture a long-lasting relationship – advice from designers and clients
We get insights from designers, clients and consultants about how to develop a long and productive working relationship.
Cobblers! – Or why you shouldn’t try to brand your own design business
Coach and consultancy Adrian Wheeler looks at why design businesses should seek external advice when trying to create their own branding.
Modernist icon De La Warr Pavilion rebranded
Playne Design and Jim Northover have looked to the De La Warr Pavilion’s past to help it compete as an internationally recognised arts centre as it celebrates its 80th year.
Google+ relaunches with “drastically simplified” design
Google+ is being relaunched around its Communities and Collections features and says it has a “much simpler” design.
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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.
What will hospitality interiors look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, Run for the Hills co-founder Anna Burles offers her view on what hospitality interior design might look like next year.