One third of business leaders don’t know what service design is
A survey of 1002 business leaders and those tasked with implementing change in organisations suggests a lack of understanding of service design and how it can be used.
Borde Hill country gardens’ identity inspired by organic forms
Here introduces botanical design language across the identity, from a leafy wordmark to its floral monogram.
This digital identification solution for garments could improve the lifecycle of clothing
The project uses digital ID to engage and inform customers about the products’ design and making, as well as “stewarding” the items into circularity.
Design and Technology Association’s vision paper calls for curriculum overhaul
The paper seeks to contextualise the decline of the subject, identify shortfalls across different stages of education and suggest solutions to implement at government level.
Paris 2024 Olympic torch design symbolises equality, water and peace
French designer Mathieu Lehanneur opted for curved contours, a rippling effect and precise symmetry to convey the core themes of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Meet the graduates: Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Michelle Voortman
As part of our 2023 graduate season coverage, we’re speaking with a selection of graduates from around the UK about their final projects and future plans.
Elmwood designs new identity for The AA built around service proposition
The auto services company looked to future-proof its brand for an evolving market and build awareness of the different services it offers.
Tom Lloyd: Vision Pro could be “one more nail in the coffin” of the desk
Pearson Lloyd co-founder Tom Lloyd discusses how new VR technology could reframe work and entertainment around mobility and movement.
Twitter rebrands to X with “good enough” logo
Following the first glimpses of Twitter’s rebrand as X, featuring a crowd-sourced logo co-existing with old elements, we went to designers for their thoughts.
Koto on Glassdoor: identity reflects “radical transparency“ of company’s origin
Glassdoor’s capitalised logo sits within a new g/d quotation mark monogram used as “a visual shorthand” across the identity.
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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.
