“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: TfL on why “the whole city is really a canvas”
We speak with Transport for London designers about how they are using the organisation’s rich design history to help people navigate the city in new ways.
In-house teams: how Facebook designers work “cross-family” to unite its offering
As part of our series looking at in-house design teams, we talk to Facebook director of product design Austin Chang about cross-family design, moving beyond apps and taking on 1,000
Design studios win more business by going against pitching requirements
Among other findings, results from the What Clients Think 2021 survey gives evidence to the idea “clients don’t always know what they want until they see it”.
What does the Brexit deal mean for designers?
Now that an exit deal has been agreed by both sides, we take a look at its impact for the design industry, from copyright to movement of workers.
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”.
“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
Changes to IR35 are approaching (again) – here’s what designers need to know
Changes to the tax legislation for freelancers and employers will come into effect from 6 April 2021 so designers and design businesses will need to be ready.
In-house design teams: how an internal studio keeps Wikipedia weird
As part of our series looking at in-house design teams, we talk to Wikipedia’s Khanyi Mpumlwana and Zack McCune about “breaking” the online encyclopedia.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.