Ikea launches Överallt, its first African design collection
The new collection, which has seen African designers collaborate with Ikea designers, is set for a global roll-out in May.
All 4 rebrands with focus on “binge-watching” culture of online streaming
Channel 4’s on-demand service has been given a new look by its in-house studio 4Creative and DixonBaxi, which centres around an “constantly moving” animated play bar that looks to represent
6 things designers should know about copyright
Copyright might sound like fancy lawyers and big business, but its impact is real for studios of all sizes, says Eric Schrijver. The designer and author shares his best advice
“Contemporary” redesign for Kellogg’s looks to make it “instantly recognisable”
Design studio Landor has carried out the packaging project, making the Kellogg’s logo larger and using a bowl of cereal as a “visual centre point” on each pack across the
Abbott Miller on rebranding The Knot: “Clichés are powerful”
The New York Pentagram partner has created a new identity for wedding planning service The Knot, which aims to be “more inclusive” of all genders rather than targeted at women.
George Adams exhibition shines light on “prolific” but “undocumented” Bauhaus designer
The exhibition at the Isokon Gallery, which is part of a building that was once home to Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, aims to highlight Britain’s links to the creative movement.
Tap In: a group meditation app bringing people together in cyberspace
Fictive Kin has created an app which broadcasts a live meditation at 3pm New York time every day and looks to create a “raw experience” that helps people “connect as
Design inspiration: the best studio work from February
A gift set for the Tate, an interactive sandpit at the Southbank Centre and a print campaign lambasting uncomfortable underwear are some of our favourite projects this month.
HIV charity rebrands as Frontline AIDS to help tackle “prejudice”
Brandpie has carried out the rebrand, creating a new identity system which uses a “loud” colour palette and the charity’s own photo library, inspired by “the early days of AIDS
The Christie hospital uses animal graphics to distract young cancer patients
The proton beam therapy centre at the Manchester-based NHS trust is the first of its kind in the UK — design studio Music and illustrator Jane Bowyer have worked together
Is This Tomorrow? New exhibition delves into visions of the future
Artists and architects have worked together to create installations and structures for the show at the Whitechapel Gallery, looking at issues including restricted living space and the treatment of animals.
Equally Ours: human rights charity rebrands to better represent the public
The Equality and Diversity Forum has been renamed as Equally Ours and given a new visual identity by Helen Holden Design, in a bid to relate more to everyday people
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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.
