Foursquare rebrands to show it’s not just “the check-in app”
Following an “identity crisis”, the location app has repositioned itself with a focus on the B2B sector with a minimalist aesthetic.
New Beavertown Brewery range heralds change of design direction
Beavertown’s creative director Nick Dwyer talks to Design Week about inspirations, the different creative process behind the brand’s new range and drawing lots of hair.
New design guides for Royal Docks aim to help area “become part of the city”
The guides are the next stage in the Royal Docks’ Public Realm Framework project, and stipulate how designers might ensure the spaces are accessible, useful and inclusive for all Londoners.
Pantone reveals two choices for its Colour of the Year 2021
The colour institute has chosen a “pairing” for the first time in its 22-year history – which it says is especially suited to home offices and sportswear.
Climate Change Committee rebrands to resist “clichéd earth logo trap”
London design studio Templo has created a new visual identity and data graphics for the UK’s independent adviser on climate change.
Mermaids and unicorns feature in blockbuster new Natural History Museum exhibition
Based on the content of the Fantastic Beasts films, the exhibition explores mythical creatures alongside real-life ones in the name of conservation.
Supple Studio creates packaging covered in beetles for jacket brand FRAHM
Beetles found in Britain will adorn the delivery boxes for the brand, as well as packaging materials, gift certificates and owner certificates.
Whistlejacket has created the identity for album of “lost” piano music Mirry
Collaborators Tom Fraser and Simon Tong have unearthed music from Mirabel Lomar – which was previously kept a family secret.
Dieter Rams’ work celebrated in new Japanese exhibition
Less But Better has been curated and designed by London-based Systems Studio and aims to introduce the German designer’s work to “new audiences”.
This web app aims to show how “different is normal” when it comes to vulvas
The platform has been designed by Thompson Brand Partners and covers several different topics relating to vulva health and body confidence.
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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.
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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.
