Could this VR sketching tool be coming of age for designers?
Oluwaseyi Sosanya, founder of Gravity Sketch, tells Design Week virtual 3D sketching is a “gateway to new abilities”, so long as the industry can overcome a “cultural hurdle”.
Echo designs Kleenex’s new product range to avoid “moments of distress”
The Proactive Care range will feature face masks, hand sanitisers and wipes and aims to reassure consumers amid the anxiety of the pandemic.
Lockdown spurs vinyl design boom
Designers and record labels are conspiring to make new vinyl experiences for home listeners. We take a look at how they’re doing it.
“I’m very aware of how vulnerable I am”: how freelancers are facing the pandemic
Design Week speaks to freelancers about accessing government support, diversifying their offering and how viable they think independent work is at the moment.
Funding opportunities for designers this winter
As another lockdown begins and an uncertain winter looms, we’ve rounded up recent opportunities available for designers to look into now.
Furlough latest: What designers need to know for lockdown 2.0
The announcement of national lockdown measures in England has prompted the government to scrap its plans to end the furlough scheme this month.
British Council offers £50k grants for collaborative creative projects
Applications are open for the Digital Collaboration Fund, which will seek to support international projects between creatives in the UK and other countries.
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.
