First look at V&A-backed design museum in China
The museum and cultural hubin Shenzhen has announced it will open to the public in December, and will include a permanent gallery space curated by the V&A.
Exhibition
Exploring exhibitions and their design, from specialist shows at the Design Museum through to blockbusters at the V&A and Science Museum.
BESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswyBESbswy
Offset Dublin 2018 reveals first round of speakers
The 12th edition of the annual design festival takes place this coming March, and will see the likes of Gail Bichler and Chris Ware speak.
From Michelangelo to Dadaism: designers’ favourite creative eras
Last week, we wrote about a new retrospective on graphic designer Nigel Waymouth, whose psychedelic work graced the album covers of Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix during the 1960s. Now,
5 important things that happened in design this week
The BBC unveiled its own typeface, the Beazley Designs of the Year shortlist was announced and we looked back at 25 years of design in the Premier League – the
Shortlist revealed for Design Museum’s Beazley Designs of the Year
Spanning everything from graphics to transport design, the 10th iteration of the annual awards and exhibition includes a search and rescue drone that assists refugees and the national place branding
Offf London 2017: top talks to catch
The Barcelona-based design conference comes to London for the first time next month, and will see the likes of DesignStudio, Poke and Territory offer their insight.
5 important things that happened in design this week
Martin Roth died at 62, the World Illustration Awards announced its winners and we looked at the design of the new Morrissey film – the news from the last seven
Playable City Oxford winner brings together strangers to reimagine constellations
Star Light, Star Bright has been designed by digital consultancy Guerilla Dance Project, and sees people activate “star” inspired light clusters across the city.
Artists design charming ukuleles to be auctioned for charity
An array of eclectic ukuleles have been created by artists including Mick Rooney and Cathy Pilkington, and will be sold in aid of The Hepatitis C Trust.
Remembering former V&A director Martin Roth: his defining moments
Martin Roth, who previously served as V&A director, has died aged 62 – we look back on his contribution to museums and cultural enrichment across the world.
Psychedelic-inspired Nigel Waymouth retrospective opens in Hong Kong
The exhibition at Joyce Cabinet features some of the graphic designer’s work for Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix from the 1960s, along with a new commission for the gallery.
London Design Festival unveils design districts and destinations for 2017
The festival will see installations, exhibitions and talks at hubs across the city, including existing design districts like Clerkenwell and Shoreditch, and new additions such as Mayfair.
World Illustration Awards 2017 announces winners
The 17 winners have been selected from over 2,300 entries submitted by illustrators worldwide, and are currently on show at London’s Somerset House.
New Postal Museum looks to tell story of the “incredible British invention”
The London-based museum includes historic artefacts dating from the last 500 years, and is also set to reimagine London’s “Mail Rail” system with an interactive, subterranean visitor experience.
5 design things to look out for in August 2017
This coming month, you can explore 50 great illustrations from around the world, delve into the history of post delivery and dress up as a comic book character.
New V&A exhibition to tell “hidden design stories” of ocean liners
Designed by Casson Mann, the exhibition will showcase ship interior designs and related fashion and lifestyle artefacts such as paintings and posters.
V&A appoints Christopher Turner to key curatorial role
Turner, who is deputy director at London Design Festival and director at London Design Biennale, will take up the position of keeper of design, architecture and digital at the museum.
Camille Walala: “Playfulness is as important for adults as it is for kids”
French graphic artist Camille Walala is known for brightening up public spaces with her patterns. We visit her latest installation at London’s Now Gallery; an interactive, disorientating maze that encourages visitors to
5 important things that happened in design this week
A revamped Natural History Museum was unveiled, art and design university applications fell dramatically and Sky Sports got a new look – the design news from the last seven days.
New Somerset House exhibition to explore the art of the designer-client relationship
Design Frontiers will run alongside London Design Festival, and will see collaborative installations from designers and brands including Jaguar and Tord Boontje with Swarovski.
Natural History Museum revamp focuses on “authenticity”
Consultancy Casson Mann has made a blue whale skeleton called Hope the focal point of the redesign, as the institution looks to transition to a “museum of the future”.
Design Museum exhibition to celebrate 70 years of Ferrari
Ferrari: Under the Skin will explore the company’s design history by showcasing early design models, memorabilia and some of its famous cars.
5 important things that happened in design this week
From an exhibition celebrating 20th century Italian designer Franco Grignani, to a new initiative from the Mayor of London making housing in the capital more “affordable”, we round up the
Lille and Sydney in race to become World Design Capital 2020
The two cities in France and Australia have been shortlisted to take the title, with the winner expected to be announced this October.