“It’s put us on the map”: why design studios are becoming B Corps
We speak to designers about all things B Corp – from the challenging application process to how the certification has changed studio work.
Credit where credit is due: the importance of recognition
Big Fish founder Perry Haydn-Taylor on how a formative pitch experience led him to always seek accreditation for any design work.
Will design studios embrace the four-day work week?
A four-day week can lead to afternoon epiphanies and an improved life-work balance, though there are complexities for designers considering the transition.
Everything designers need to know about mentorships
We speak to both mentors and mentees to find out what benefits mentorship programmes offer, and how to get the best out of them.
“They only show part of the story”: how designers really feel about portfolios
Following an article earlier this month that saw design leaders from Deliveroo and Ikea call out “old-fashioned” portfolios, we asked designers what they think is the best way to showcase
“Long hours don’t make you a better creative”: top tips for design graduates
LA-based designer Paul Woods has mined his professional and personal experience to create a “straight-talking” handbook for design grads.
How to ensure a good design partnership
Designers who have made a name for themselves as part of a duo give their advice for ensuring a smooth, creative and business-oriented relationship.
“We forgot what a five-day week was like”: how design studios are taking on flexible work
From recharge days to Fridays off and flexible hours, we speak to studios about how they are rethinking the working week.
Is university the only way to get into design?
Several factors might deter would be design students from university so we spoke to experts about how else they can break into the industry.
In-house teams and design consultancies: how to get the best out of each other
In-house and studio-based designers share their tips for working together to ensure that “no one feels imposed upon” and “valuable experience is shared”.
Everything to know about virtual design internships
As designers and interns reveal what they’ve learnt from a year of virtual work placements, we look at why they may be here to stay.
Everything designers need to know about residencies
With traditional creative opportunities uprooted because of the pandemic, Design Week explores how residency programmes can help fill the gap.
In-house design teams: how do the Barbican’s designers work?
As part of our series looking at in-house design teams, we talk to the Barbican’s William Allen and Claudia Toia about their “hectic” schedule and communicating more experimental campaigns.
Shaun Loftman: “Finding your spark in isolation”
Landor & Fitch executive creative director Shaun Loftman shares tips for designers to look beyond the screen and avoid isolation.
“More science than art”: exploring UX design practice
Kickstarter product designer Sydney Anh Mai wants subjective critique to be replaced by research, test and iteration principles.
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Top tips on running a healthier design agency
Finding the perfect balance between your bottom line and your team’s wellbeing is key to making your agency the best it can be.
Finding work: Lessons from the 2008 financial crash
Middle Boop founder and creative director Gordon Reid shares tips on how to find work and get yourself noticed by taking your own path.
Top tips from designers on finding work during uncertain times
While the design industry has suffered during the pandemic, there are some bright spots for those looking for work – particularly among freelance and digital sectors.
Top tips from leading illustrators on adapting style for different clients
From sticking to different building blocks, to reserving the right to say no, we talk to illustrators with unique styles to find out how they work in different commercial contexts.
6 tax tips to help designers starting out in self-employment
With the government’s Making Tax Digital initiative on the horizon, tax expert Mike Parkes talks us through his top advice for newly self-employed creatives.
“New things have to be tried”: Designers level on basic income intervention from Government
Last week Wales’ Future Generations Commissioner suggested a “guaranteed state income”, similar to a universal basic income (UBI), for creatives would help mitigate the effects of the pandemic on their
Paul Drake: “There is hope for young designers in all this uncertainty”
D&AD foundations director Paul Drake advises design graduates and those studying to make the most of the current spirit of “generosity” in the industry.
“My six year old could have done that”: How to prepare for criticism
Bigger clients mean bigger audiences, but with that can also come more criticism – we asked designers how they feel about critique on the public stage.
In-house design teams: how are LEGO sets designed?
LEGO has enchanted all ages with sets from the magical worlds of Harry Potter to the sci-fi settings of Star Wars. We speak to the people behind the bricks.
