Tricks of the trade
Here are three more commercial and art photographers revealing their aesthetic and technical secrets – the methods they use to make their work stand out
Editor’s blog
We know that good design can change lives for the better, which makes it doubly sad when someone dies plying their creative talent to benefit others. The tragic death of
Dixon Baxi creates Star India idents
Dixon Baxi has created a series of eight idents to launch the high-definition versions of four channels for Indian television network Star: Star Plus, Star Movies, Star Gold and Star
D Studio brews up Anglo-German look for new beer range
D Studio has created packaging for a new range of German ales for Kent-based Westerham Brewery. The consultancy began working on the project six weeks ago and was appointed because
Comic effect
Glasgow-based consultancy Suisse Design has created the identity and collateral for the Big C: Big Comedy Gala, which will be held during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to raise money for
Done deal as Radley Yeldar creates ‘simply easier’ identity for broker The Share Centre
Radley Yeldar is working on campaigns for The Share Centre after creating a new look and feel for the retail stockbroker. The Share Centre allows customers to open accounts and
Child’s play
Buddy Creative has developed the branding for Uruguayan children’s clothing company Trommpo. The consultancy says the name is derived from a traditional Latin American spinning toy, the concept of which
Peter & Paul has got new music festival identity down to a ‘T’
Peter & Paul has been appointed creative director of Europe’s largest free music festival, Tramlines, which will be held in Sheffield in July. The consultancy was approached by festival organisers
JHP on ‘journey of discovery’ with luxury Russian retailer
JHP is designing the new store concept for the Moscow flagship outlet of Russian chain Dom Farfora, which specialises in luxury gifts and homeware. The consultancy was appointed in November
The Noble Union works on English/Arabic app for Saudi telecoms company STC
Digital consultancy The Noble Union is working on an iPhone and iPad app for Saudi Arabian telecoms company STC. The consultancy is developing an app that will be in both
Art of Digital Preservation seeks to save cyber heritage
A group of experts is launching a project which aims to prevent historical digital material including digital designs from being wiped out permanently. The University of Portsmouth is leading the
The joys of sex
With fewer taboos around the marketing of sex and sexuality and more people enjoying the pleasures of recession-busting nights in, Emily Gosling looks at the brands that are waking up
Latest articles
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.
