Existing logo for new Harvey Nichols brand
Department store group Harvey Nichols will not be introducing a new logo to accompany its new international own-label fashion brand. The retail group’s own-label range is currently restricted to 400
9 PHILIPPE STARCK b1949
Philippe Le Roi, the first global superstar of design. Black jeans, leather jacket, designer stubble and a complete set of Harley Davidson motorcycles parked in every world design city for
Advent of the year
With Christmas approaching, the competition to come up with the most original advent calendar is in full flow. And with digital media playing an integral part in our lives, it
10 LORD FOSTER b1935
Leading British hi-tech architect whose power and influence at the millennium is unparalleled. Landmark building design is complemented to a high degree by intense activity in the development of interior
The London arm
The London arm of German consultancy E-fact has produced a book to go with the third annual London Photographic Awards. The 1999 brief was to interpret the poem Last Things
Digest
Belgian World War One museum In Flanders Fields, designed by Event, has won the Council of Europe Museum Prize.
Searching high and low for the feminine touch
While we found the item Women are “more design aware” (DW 3 December) rather confusing, it does point to the issue of female product designers. Where are they? With such
Crime and punishment
Plans to change the name of the Probation Service, to the Community Punishment and Rehabilition Service, are under fire.
7 ARNE JACOBSEN 1902-71
Scandinavian architect and designer who came to represent the very best of Danish design. An outstanding all-rounder responsible for popularising functionalism by giving it a more sculptural, refined and elegant
Future Dates
International trade fair Domotex at Deutsche Messe, Messegelände, D-30521 Hanover, Germany.
MEI has a Cabvision of the future
Multimedia design group MEI has designed and installed an interactive entertainment and information service for passengers in some of London’s black cabs. Cabvision is the first system of its kind.
Giving awards just for the sake of it should not be on the agenda
As Helen Charman points out (Letters, DW 19 November) British Design and Art Direction’s all-male awards jury shows how out of touch it is with design for the Internet. Like
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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.
