Morag Myerscough transforms rooms in Sheffield Children’s Hospital
The designer was commissioned by Artfelt to create colourful, “uplifting” designs for the hospital, with the aim of improving the environment for patients and staff.
Freelance State of Mind: Which criticism should you listen to?
In his column this month Ben Tallon looks at criticism and thinks about when to listen to it and when to block it out.
5 important things that happened in design this week
New branding for Wales, Carling and Maplin and a free design university seeking “activists” – the important design news from the last seven days.
How Kia is using design to change perceptions
We catch up with Kia’s president of design Peter Schreyer to talk about the car manufacturer’s journey from reliable to sporty and find out about the “many challenges”, which will prevent
New free design university seeks social and political “activists”
Designer Nelly Ben Hayoun has set up The University of the Underground, which hopes to encourage young designers to pursue “global change”.
From literature to films: the culture that inspires designers
As Netflix launches its new docu-series Abstract: The Art of Design we ask designers about their favourite design documentaries, films and books.
Wales given new place branding to “do the country justice”
Cardiff-based consultancy Smörgåsbord has referenced the Welsh flag by redrawing the national dragon symbol, to be used across tourism and business sectors.
Moves & Changes – industry news
A round-up of moves, changes and appointments in the design world.
Richard Mark Rawlins: "I want to redesign Trinidad and Tobago’s road sign system"
Today I am proud to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Four Corners with my 44th column. This month I’m taking you to the idyllic paradise of Trinidad to introduce you to
Carling rebrands to reference original name Black Label
Consultancy BrandOpus has designed a new visual identity for lager brand Carling, ditching the slanted logotype and adding a black label emblem.
5 design things to look out for in February
This month, you can hear a talk by SEA founder Bryan Edmondson and binge watch a new Netflix docu-series featuring graphic designer Paula Scher.
Habitat brings its “Mini” store concept to the high street
The homewares retailer has opened a stand-alone Mini Habitat in Leeds, which is its first high street store to open since 2009.
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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.
