Mat Hunter: “Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not”
Having recently opened the doors of his new Plus X innovation space, the former Design Council chief design officer talks to Design Week about confidence, regional development and why he
How Fortnite and Farmville prompted the digital clothing revolution
Well-established fashion houses are turning their attention to digital clothing – we talk to the founders of three platforms to find out how digital design is paving the way.
How will the furlough replacement scheme affect designers?
With just over a week to go until the end of the furlough scheme, we break down what the government’s next support package means for designers.
V&A launches challenge to support design education in schools
The V&A Innovate programme focuses on “designerly learning” and has been adapted to meet the needs of teachers in the era of COVID-19.
Design Week poll: half of designers still worried as uncertain winter looms
Our latest poll reveals mixed fortunes for the industry, with 48% of designers still worried about making it into 2021.
Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in October
Designers have a pop-up garden, a deep dive into British logos, the Beazley Designs of the Year exhibition and more to see them into the autumn months.
Take our latest coronavirus business impact survey
Now six months into the coronavirus pandemic, Design Week wants to know how your design business is faring, and how you view the future of your work.
Free the Birds has designed an “authoritative” identity for a COVID cleaner
Cert. is a recently-launched direct-to-consumer product that uses dissolvable tablets to create an at-home disinfectant and detergent.
What designers need to know about the government’s Winter Economy Plan
In a statement to the commons the chancellor has announced the successor to the furlough scheme, as he urged listeners to “learn to live without fear”.
Good Measures launches to improve COVID signage systems
The newly-established partnership hopes to create more aesthetically-pleasing solutions to COVID wayfinding in working, retail and even domestic spaces.
Creative Spark brand hospitality app Peazi with “northern charm”
The app has been given a new visual identity in an attempt let customers order food and drink while maintaining social distancing.
“We felt a responsibility to go ahead”: 5 minutes with LDF’s Ben Evans
As London Design Festival gears up to open tomorrow, we sat down with its director to chat about obstacles, giving designers a stage and breathing life back into the city.
