Design Week’s Christmas gift guide for designers
Whether you want to furnish the design lover in your life’s home, or encourage your studio Secret Santa to eat bugs, we’ve got you covered.
Meet the Abbatts: the pioneering mid-century toy designers
A new book written by Alan Powers examines the work of Paul and Marjorie Abbatt and their philosophy of educational toys.
How will the shops of the future be designed?
Designers across the retail sector – from robotics and technology to interactive design – give their take on the future of shopping.
St Bride Library at 125: is it time to go digital?
The London-based hub of typography, print and graphic design is hoping to digitize its collection to improve accessibility around the world.
Lockdown spurs vinyl design boom
Designers and record labels are conspiring to make new vinyl experiences for home listeners. We take a look at how they’re doing it.
“I’m very aware of how vulnerable I am”: how freelancers are facing the pandemic
Design Week speaks to freelancers about accessing government support, diversifying their offering and how viable they think independent work is at the moment.
Stefan Sagmeister: “The latest negative tweet does not mean that we are living on the brink”
We find the optimistic designer in reflective mood as he discusses new work with coffee brand Illy, taking on less commercial work and commuting (ascending his spiral staircase).
Educational platform Eyeyah is using design to help kids spot fake news
The creative education platform uses bright illustrations and pop culture references to teach kids digital literacy.
We don’t design to make “trash and money”: A Mexican design guide
As part of our series exploring countries’ design cultures, we look at how Mexican designers are fusing heritage craft with modern design.
Toy designer Tom Karen: “Pleasing objects are what I live for”
Ahead of the release of his memoir, the 94-year old designer talks to Design Week about his life, the pieces he’s creating to this day and just what goes into
Picks of the month: the best design events of November
With news of a second national lockdown, it’s a month of virtual events from design festivals to “paint with fonts” classes.
US 2020 election by design – the winners and losers
As the American election reaches its final stages, designers dissect both campaigns’ use of graphics, branding and digital strategy.
Design inspiration: the best projects from October
Some of this month’s most inspiring projects offer escapism, while others are a reaction to the everchanging political landscape we find ourselves in.
Mat Hunter: “Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not”
Having recently opened the doors of his new Plus X innovation space, the former Design Council chief design officer talks to Design Week about confidence, regional development and why he
How Fortnite and Farmville prompted the digital clothing revolution
Well-established fashion houses are turning their attention to digital clothing – we talk to the founders of three platforms to find out how digital design is paving the way.
How will the furlough replacement scheme affect designers?
With just over a week to go until the end of the furlough scheme, we break down what the government’s next support package means for designers.
First look: new British Library exhibition explores fight for women’s rights
Designed by Plaid and Lombaert Studio, Unfinished Business takes visitors on a journey of activism from the feminist thinkers of the 1700s, to the campaigners of today.
Opera studio brings the Arctic to the British Museum with climate change exhibition
Featuring mammoth tusks and refitted snowmobiles, Arctic: Culture and Climate is designed to evoke the polar landscape in an “abstract” way.
Beazley Designs of the Year showcases coronavirus responses and social tensions
The annual awards exhibition aims to highlight the diverse design reponses to world events, from self-sanitising door handles to Stormzy’s police vest.
How Javier Jaén plays with everyday objects in his “symbolic” editorial work
The Barcelona-born graphic designer and his “playful” editorial portfolio is the subject of a new Counter-Print book.
In-house teams: how Duolingo designs to make language education “universal”
As part of our series looking at in-house design teams, we talk to the heads of art and design about harnessing the creativity of illustrators, graphic designers and product designers.
Can drones take off as a delivery service?
Long seen as a potential delivery system, drones have been enjoying renewed attention during the pandemic – though obstacles remain.
Rihanna Savage x Fenty 2020 set designer: “I think we took it even further”
LA designer Willo Perron discusses working on Rihanna’s much-anticipated second lingerie show, which features performances by Lizzo and Travis Scott.
David Pearson: “We can be braver with book design in the UK”
The former Penguin in-house designer talks typographic tips, avoiding apologetic design and why authors care so much about how their books look today.
