The Gruffalo’s games-filled website
Children’s book character The Gruffalo has a new website, which is filled with games based on illustrations by Axel Scheffler.
Kvadrat’s collaborations
Textile company Kvadrat is publishing a new book showcasing its high-profile design collaborations.
Illustrating the unfinished
Marking 170 years since the birth of Czech author Kafka, publisher SelfMadeHero has released a graphic novel of his final work, The Castle.
Sapient Nitro creates Art Rules social network for ICA
Sapient Nitro has designed a new social media platform for the Institute of Contemporary Arts as the institution looks to engage a younger, more digitally aware audience.
Brighton Digital Festival promises biggest line-up yet
The Brighton Digital Festival is set to return in September and promises to be the biggest installment yet.
New James Bond book is peppered with bullet-holes
The cover for new James Bond book Solo features a dust-jacket riddled with die-cut bullet-holes.
Hiatus – thoughts on innovation and sustainability
Spanish consultancy Sanserif Creatius is publishing the second volume in its Hiatus series of books, promising a ‘100 per cent ecological’ work.
Librarian group to vote on new name in controversial rebrand
Members of CILIP – the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals – are to vote on a proposal to change the body’s name to Information & Library Professionals UK.
Time is of the essence
Throughout August, Camden’s Roundhouse will become not just a venue, but a huge timepiece – a clock where the viewer can stand still as time literally moves silently round them.
Old rich dudes get richer. Will young creatives play to their tune?
Mat Heinl, chief executive of Moving Brands, gives an independent consultancy’s view on the Omnicom/Publicis merger.
Identity for Jewish community centre JW3, by Pentagram’s John Rushworth
Pentagram partner John Rushworth has has created the name and identity for JW3, a new Jewish community arts and culture centre set to open in September.
Foster + Partners in first airline interiors job
Foster + Partners has created the interiors for Cathay Pacific’s first class cabins, in the architectural practice’s first-ever commercial aircraft interiors project.
Latest articles
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.
