Picks of the month: the best design events in April
Design things to see and do this month include Salone del Mobile, a festival of games design and a book exploring diaspora aesthetics in the home.
Iconic and Pininfarina design “highest possible spec” padel court
The court design integrates innovative sports technology features into high-value architectural materials and finishes.
Vulnerability isn’t a “pity party”: it might find you new work
As part of a series reflecting on what it means to be creative, illustrator and author Ben Tallon considers why being honest about how business is going could keep you
Natural History Museum Titanosaur exhibition unfolds “like a pop-up book”
Visitors follow the story of one of the biggest creatures to ever live through an illustrated exhibition designed by the museum’s in-house team.
National Galleries of Scotland’s branding “opens a portal” into art
DNCO overhauled the visual identity for the Galleries, with an angled typeface and logo to reflect how art can change peoples’ perspectives.
Pepsi’s new logo takes influence from its 90s predecessor
Electric blue has replaced the muted tones seen in Pepsi’s previous identities, while the addition of black spotlights the brand’s Zero Sugar offering.
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration launches £30,000 design tender
The two-year project includes the design of a permanent gallery and design contributions to the centre’s three other spaces.
This coffee start-up’s logo references the 65% of profits it donates
Social Impact Coffee’s identity seeks to communicate its social purpose while blending in with workplace environments.
The best book cover designs of 2022 revealed
The Academy of British Cover Design reveals its winners of the year, as well as the best design from the last decade, chosen to celebrate the “irreverent” and “inclusive” awards’
Gomi’s new speakers look to prove “waste materials can be desirable”
The Collection One speakers use circular design practices and bespoke manufacturing processes, all of which happen in-house at Gomi’s Brighton studio.
Latest articles
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.