Mentoring scheme devised to increase representation of women in design
Kerning the Gap, an organisation set up to address “serious equality issues” in design, is collaborating on a mentoring scheme to help women to progress in their careers.
What design tool or accessory could you not live without and why?
Last week, Pentagram designer Aron Fay launched a crowdfunding campaign to redesign the classic composition notebook. We ask designers about their own essential design-related tools and accessories.
Dyson launches university to tackle engineering skills gap
Through the Institute James Dyson will invest £15 million over the next five years to tackle the dearth of skilled engineers in the UK.
Uber redesigns “complicated” app
The app includes a “trip feed” which allows the rider to do everything from order dinner to check Snapchat without leaving the app.
5 important things that happened in design this week
From new product launches by Apple and Microsoft to a Creative Industries Federation report on Brexit, we round up the important design news from the last seven days.
Adobe reveals new 3D design program Project Felix
Adobe has revealed its updates to Creative Cloud for 2016, which include new co-editing capabilities and automation with the aim of making its programs more accessible and easier to use.
How to get the most out of those who sell your design services
Design business advisor John Scarrott shares some tips for managers and leaders to get the best out of those who sell the services of a consultancy.
Moves & changes – industry news
A round-up of moves, changes and appointments in the design world.
The all-terrain wheelchair designed for people in developing countries
Safari Seat has a suspension system like that on a car and is a low cost and open-source solution, which can be made in any kind of workshop.
Why scrapped A-level art history is “fundamental” to aspiring designers
Last month the only exam board to run an A-level art history course, announced it is to axe the subject. Land Design Studio creative director Peter Higgins, who also holds teaching roles
What we learnt from Pentagram, Moving Brands and others at Offset Sheffield
An array of speakers took to the stage at Offset’s first ever Sheffield conference in October, including Moving Brands, a pair of Pentagram partners, and Pip Jamieson, founder of creative
R Whites Lemonade unveils new “Victorian” look
Bloom has redesigned R Whites Lemonade with a look which recognises its 1845 beginnings as new flavours are introduced.
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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.
