D&AD awards three Black Pencils for New Blood Awards 2021
The annual celebration of emerging talent awarded projects that sought to diversify the curriculum and draw attention to melanoma among young people.
UCAS reports rise in number of applications to study art and design at uni
“Record numbers” of students have applied to university this year, revealing the “clear demand” for undergraduate study according to UCAS’ chief executive.
Graphic design is helping areas recover after a “lost year”
From Los Angeles to London, designers are hoping to energise urban life with poster campaigns, digital work and in some cases a complete strategy overhaul.
Kurppa Hosk reveals Olympics-inspired rebrand for Nordic sports giant XXL
The new look for the sports retailer includes a bespoke typeface, triangle-based graphic pattern and in-store wayfinding.
Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s pick of “theatrical” spaces
From a wine bar office space, to Miami in London, these dramatic interiors have caught our eye this month.
Branding for the “world’s first” autofocal eyewear is inspired by sight
Checkland Kindleysides has developed the identity for Morrow, the makers of glasses with lenses that can switch between near and far vision.
HyperloopTT reveals autonomous freight transport concept HyperPort
The “plug-n-play” system – designed in collaboration with Mormedi consultancy – seeks to reduce pollution and traffic at busy port terminals.
How the Tokyo 1964 Olympics sparked a design renaissance in Japan
A new exhibition at Japan House London explores the design history of an historic Olympics, and its impact on the future of the country – and the world.
University design courses stage fightback against proposed funding cuts
University leaders are urging the government to recognise how an arts and creative education can help close a skills shortages gap and contribute to the economy but stress it must
Layer’s smart assistant Capsula Mini is designed to express sadness and joy
Benjamin Hubert’s design studio has collaborated with a Russian internet company on Capsula Mini, a smart assistant with a personality.
Meet the graduates: Central Saint Martins’ Luis Undritz
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the UK to talk about their work, practice and future
Yinka Ilori and Nick Ryan design “artful dodgems” for Somerset House
The central London venue’s courtyard will be taken oven by a musical installation that puts a twist on the classic fairground ride.
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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.
