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.
Google and the UN enlist designers to visualise climate change for Earth Day
The series of interactive data visualisation projects features work from Giorgia Lupi, Cristina Tarquini and Felicity Hammond.
“It is plurality that defines us”: a Brazilian design guide
As part of our series exploring countries’ design cultures, we explore how Brazil’s politics of the past and present are affecting design, and how young designers are forging their own visual culture.
Going at it alone: independent female designers share their tips – part two
As part of our IWD 2021 coverage, four more women discuss their tip for working solo, from avoiding the “side-hustle” mindset to catering your portfolio and communicating properly with clients.
Going at it alone: independent female designers share their tips – part one
As part of our IWD 2021 coverage, four women discuss their tips for working alone, from reinvesting in yourself, to being prepared for dry spells and staying motivated.
“It can come together within 24 hours”: using social media for social design
As part of our IWD 2021 coverage, we speak to B&B senior designer Maisie Benson about using social media to seek out and share social design side projects.
Picks of the month: the best design events in March 2021
With an end to lockdown in sight, the online-only events in our March round-up could be some of the last. Here’s what’s going on.