Home Futures exhibition asks: did past generations correctly predict how we live today?
“Living with less”, “living with others” and “living on the move” are some of the themes in the new show at the Design Museum delving into future visions of the
Interiors
New collections from interior designers and consultancies, as well as store design concepts for retailers including restaurants and fashion brands.
New wayfinding system for National Maritime Museum helps visitors “discover more”
CCD Design and Ergonomics has created a nautical-themed signage system for the museum in Greenwich, London, which has opened four new galleries.
Design for Children: how to create great products and toys for kids
Phaidon’s new book Design for Children explores products, toys, furniture, bikes and more created for babies, toddlers and children over the last 100 years. We speak to author Kimberlie Birks,
What will the workspace of the future look like? Vitra explores new concepts
Ideas at the Orgatec trade fair in Cologne, Germany, include a super-flexible space, a shared space by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and a company home.
How Heatherwick Studio designed retail destination Coal Drops Yard
The new space is opening to the public and features dozens of bespoke shops, bars, restaurants and designer-maker studios set inside former railway buildings.
PriestmanGoode designs compact Premier Inn hotel for “guests on a budget”
The new Zip by Premier Inn hotels will feature very small rooms that aim to be “basic” but “brilliant”, with amenities including a double bed, ensuite bathroom and a TV.
5 things we learnt at Design Manchester 2018
With speakers including 2012 Olympics installation designer Kate Dawkins, DesignStudio’s Ben Wright and Kaye Dunnings of Glastonbury’s Shangri-La, there were plenty of top tips being shared at Design Manchester’s D(isrupt)M
“It’s not Robin Hood Land”: Sherwood Forest rebrands with focus on nature
The Nottinghamshire forest best known for its association with make-believe rogue and hero Robin Hood has had a revamp, with a new visitor centre, branding and wayfinding centred around environment
Oscar Wilde Temple created as installation to honour LGBTQ+ figures
McDermott & McGough’s piece is a functional, secular safe space that can be used by the public for quiet contemplation or hired out for ceremonies.
5 design things to look out for in October 2018
This month, head to Manchester for a city-wide design extravaganza, delve into the world of Roald Dahl and read all about the history of graphic design.
Major plans for V&A Museum of Childhood overhaul unveiled
De Matos Ryan architects will lead the £13.5million project which will include new gallery spaces, a new entrance and new installation in the main hall connecting the floors of the
From dog coolers to luxury chicken coops, new ‘Pet-tecture’ book explores design for animals
Author Tom Wainwright, who picked around 200 items to feature in the new Phaidon book says pet product design is a field that will “only get bigger”.
What’s your vice? Science Gallery London explores addiction in opening show
A new gallery devoted to the intersection of science and art has opened with its first exhibition, Hooked, which delves into the psychology behind addictions, from drugs to gambling and
Top picks of exhibitors to see at London Design Fair 2018
From colourful, decorative wall-tape aimed at renters through to a way to capture memories of lost loved ones – we round-up some of the best exhibition stalls at this year’s
Royal Opera House waves goodbye to “elitist” image with new space
The £50m refurbishment project has been led by architectural firm Stanton Williams, and features areas that the public can use without having to buy a ticket to a performance.
Habitat launches new flagship store at Westfield London
Created by in-house designers, the store aims to have an “immersive” feel to help customers imagine products in their own homes.
First look at V&A Dundee: how it will put the Scottish city on the map
The new Victoria and Albert Museum opens to the public this weekend – we explore the grand space, which looks to spotlight Scottish design while also holding its own among
Inside Amos Rex, Helsinki's major new contemporary art museum
Amos Rex is Finland’s latest large-scale cultural space, covering five floors that will showcase traditional and contemporary art and design. We speak to JKMM Architects about its peculiar domed structure
Studio Sutherland creates branding for St Albans Museum and Gallery
The studio has designed the identity, marketing campaign and wayfinding for the new museum, which is based in a historic building in former Roman town St Albans, and will feature
Leeds United looks to improve football fan experience with new store
The club’s refreshed retail concept features LED signposting, a core colour palette of blue and gold to reflect the team colours, and a zig-zag pattern used throughout.
Designjunction 2018 reveals programme for London’s South Bank
The annual design fair and exhibition, which takes place during London Design Festival, is moving from King’s Cross to South Bank this year, and has announced a host of exhibitors
Ragged Edge brands Assembly, a new hotel chain for “young travellers”
The first branch of the European hotel brand aimed at “millennials” has opened in London, and has been given a pink-and-purple identity that uses skewwhiff typography as its main element.
Inside Ichiba, London’s giant new Japanese food hall and supermarket
The retail space is a new venture from the Japan Centre, and features fresh food stalls, a supermarket, and “theatrical” spaces that will host events to teach visitors about regional
Design Week Top 100 opens for entries
The Design Week Top 100 is a ranking of the UK’s most successful design businesses and you can be part of it by entering today.