London Design Festival at the V&A – first look
As LDF celebrates its fifteenth year, we look at the major commissioned installations within the V&A, which are spotlighting new spaces and finding different ways to interact with collections.
Interiors
New collections from interior designers and consultancies, as well as store design concepts for retailers including restaurants and fashion brands.
New compact housing solution hopes to reinvigorate “hollow” London
The compact apartments, known as “town flats”, have been designed by Ab Rogers Design and The Manser Practice and include home furnishings by John Lewis.
5 important things that happened in design this week
We looked at what to expect from this year’s London Design Festival, and Apple launched its new iPhone – the important design news from the last seven days.
5 must-see trade shows
As LDF returns to the capital this September, we’ll be taking a look at some of the key events to look forward to in a series of previews. Next on
Skyler London branding takes inspiration from “the intricate process of hair colouring”
The identity and interiors for the hair salon have been created by To the Point, and feature a “linear” design style based on hair colouring techniques such as
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.
Jean Jullien creates illustrated identity for new Connaught restaurant
London-based studio Otherway and illustrator Jean Jullien have created the visual identity for a new restaurant at hotel The Connaught in Mayfair, London.
“Don’t presume clients know how this design lark is done”: designers’ most challenging clients
Last week, London Design Festival’s organisers revealed the details of a new exhibition exploring the art of the designer-client relationship. We ask designers about their most difficult experiences with
Jon Burgerman creates colourful illustrations for Sheffield Children’s Hospital
Burgerman is among artists commissioned by charity Artfelt to transform communal spaces in the hospital’s new wing, after Morag Myerscough redesigned its bedrooms in February.
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.
Subway introduces fresh, “modern” store concept
US consultancy FRCH Design Worldwide has worked on the restaurant chain’s Fresh Forward store concept, which features an updated food display system and self-service kiosks.
Government announces HS2 design tenders
Contractors are vying to design new stations in London and Birmingham where the “very best in engineering and design” are promised.
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”.
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
Sadiq Khan launches initiative to improve London’s housing design
The Mayor of London has committed to the Good Growth by Design programme, rallying the likes of David Adjaye and Wayne Hemingway to help make London’s buildings more “affordable”, “inclusive”
Facebook to tackle Silicon Valley housing crisis with regeneration plan
The social media company plans to build new retail and office space, and 1,500 apartments as part of a new campus development, but has admitted that only 15% of the
British Museum reveals details of 10-year transformation plan
The initiative will see the museum introduce a new gallery, refurbish two of its existing gallery spaces and bring back its disused Reading Room.
5 important things that happened in design this week
From the BBC investing in digital design and virtual reality, to cultural organisations coming together in light of Brexit, we round up the news from the last seven days.
Morag Myerscough revamps North London arts centre to engage local community
The designer, famous for her colourful community projects, has given the Bernie Grant Arts Centre’s café a refresh as part of a wider refurbishment project for the building.
London Design Fair reveals programme for 2017
The annual tradeshow – which forms part of London Design Festival – will see a guest country pavilion from the US, and a craft pavilion hosting Britain-based designers and makers.
Prophet creates branding for new “pro-working” space Fora
The London-based workspace chain aims to distinguish itself through “hotel-style hospitality” and being free from interruptions such as “people larking about or playing table tennis”.
Conran restaurant Bibendum rebranded
The Counter Press has worked on the new look and feel, referencing the Art Deco and Art Nouveau heritage of the restaurant while marking the occasion of its reopening.
Airbnb opens new Paris office featuring hospitality area
The new office does away with designated “neighbourhood” desks in favour of communal work spaces to encourage collaboration.
5 important things that happened in design this week
The Design Week Awards winners were revealed, NatWest launched its own digital studio and designers responded to the general election result – the news from the last seven days.