Top five design things to do in August
What to see and do in August: a major gallery is reopening, a bar has been designed where you can imbibe alcohol vapour and you can build your own speaker…
London gallery curated by Damien Hirst set to open in October
Newport Street Gallery, showcasing Damien Hirst’s personal art collection, will open this autumn. Hirst’s in-house team will design the exhibition interiors, having already created the branding.
Bringing a product to market – lessons learned from 50 years of trying
The DBA’s John Scarrott talks to artist Terry Pope about the insights he has learned from 50 years of trying to bring a product to market (ultimately successfully).
“I once worked on the identity for a string of lap-dancing clubs”
After ten years at B&W Studio, which included a Design Week Awards Best of Show win for its St George’s Crypt work, co-founder Steven Wills has set up new studio
HS2 is the biggest public project for decades – how can designers influence it?
While Government plans to build a high-speed rail network from London to Birmingham and the North West are understandably contentious, its willingness to engage with designers opens up opportunities.
Tesco store launches “dementia-friendly” checkout design
The Tesco Chester Superstore branch has worked with a dementia focus group to create a checkout which aims to provide clarity and ease of use for those living with dementia.
Aberdeen Art Gallery’s £30 million overhaul takes shape
Hoskins Architects is leading the redevelopment of the Aberdeen Art Gallery and Studio Arc is working on exhibition design in 21 new permanent galleries.
Last chance to start your Design Week Awards entry
Friday 24 July will be the last day you can start your Design Week Awards entries – you’ll then have a week to complete them.
AllofUs buys back independence
As Interactive consultancy AllofUs parts with McCann we speak to AllofUs managing director Phil Gerrard about the consultancy’s new direction and business plan.
“Everyone has ideas. But ideas are worthless unless you do something with them”
In his latest Four Corners column, which profiles designers from the African Diaspora, Jon Daniel talks to graphic novel artist and writer Woodrow Phoenix.
“Everything is on a massive slope” – Josie da Bank on the reality of festival design
We speak to Bestival’s creative director Josie da Bank about her events consultancy venture House of Bestival, and the importance of keeping festival design fresh and changeable.
From Woolworth’s rebrand to naked Nike shoot – the design projects that got scrapped
Last week, the Japanese government decided to scrap its design for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic stadium and start over. We ask designers about their favourite and most painstaking
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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.