Design, Climate, Action: education is exploring new ways to teach sustainability
Leaders in design education are teaching a new generation how to think like sustainability innovators rather than designers.
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.
Design events to catch in December
As the year draws to a close, here is our pick of festive and not-so-festive design events that are not to be missed in December.
Design for Planet: Design Council to offer designers tools as part of climate strategy
With the Design Council’s flagship festival dedicated to fighting climate change wrapping up last week, we speak to CEO Minnie Moll about next steps.
Design events to catch in November
A mix of in-person and online events are planned for November, keeping you inspired and up-to-speed with everything from sustainability to commercial interiors.
Design events to catch in October
A mixture of in-person and online events are slated for this month, covering topics like craft, innovation, furniture and sustainability.
London Design Festival 2021 – talks guide
From the circular economy to human centred design, these are the talks that are not to be missed at this year’s festival.
From dinosaurs to the internet: a history of football club crests
A new book from designer Martyn Routledge illustrates more than 100 football club badges and shows how they tell the story of the history of Britain.
Design events to check out in September
As we approach autumn, September brings with it several not-to-be-missed design events, including the 19th edition of London Design Festival.
Number studying A-Level art and design returns to pre-pandemic level
It marks the first rise in numbers since 2017, however UCAS results show a decrease in the number of students placed on related undergraduate courses.
Upcoming design books to look out for
Spotlighting marginalised women designers, “heads on” design solutions to environmental issues and more – these are the anticipated design books we think you should read.
Meet the graduates: Nottingham Trent University’s Kavya Jain
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the country to talk about their work, practice and future
Funding cuts for arts universities to go ahead, OfS confirms
Proposals to slash a specific funding stream directed at high-cost subjects like art, design and music in half were announced earlier this year.
Meet the graduates: the Royal College of Art’s Christian Pugsley
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the UK to talk about their work, practice and future
Meet the graduates: University of the West of England’s Sophie Pitt
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the UK to talk about their work, practice and future
UCAS reports rise in number of applications to study art and design at uni
“Record numbers” of students have applied to university this year, revealing the “clear demand” for undergraduate study according to UCAS’ chief executive.
University design courses stage fightback against proposed funding cuts
University leaders are urging the government to recognise how an arts and creative education can help close a skills shortages gap and contribute to the economy but stress it must
Meet the graduates: Central Saint Martins’ Luis Undritz
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the UK to talk about their work, practice and future
James Dyson Foundation launches teacher’s guide to educate kids on air pollution
Engineering Solutions: Air Pollution is informed by the company’s work in the sector, and is intended to complement existing science, design and technology curriculums.
The 2021 Design Week graduate show guide
This year we’re expecting a mix of in person and online graduate shows as the country emerges from lockdown – here is our guide to what’s on offer.
Design events to check out in June
Designers and fans can enjoy a mix of virtual and in person events this month, from a month-long festival dedicated to type, to a course in becoming a better mentor.
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.
How social change organisation Sisterhood uses design to empower young women
Co-founders Rebecca Thomson and Rachita Saraogi discuss how their design-led workshops can build girls’ confidence and prompt industry change.
Plans for 50% funding cuts to arts subjects branded “destructive” by design leaders
Universities and the Design Council condemn the proposals as “short-sighted” and uninformed by real statistics.