Is this lidless design the future of disposable coffee cups?
A new design from start-up company ButterflyCup needs no separate lid and simply biodegrades naturally if disposed of improperly.
Latest news
Opel reveals “electrified” rebrand inspired by modern German culture
The German marque has unveiled a new flat logo and Monotype-designed typeface as part of an “inclusive” brand update.
Renewable supplier So Energy rebrands to “empower” customers
Studio Blackburn has created a new look for the renewable energy company which seeks to set it apart from its sea of competitors.
Coventry City’s new football kit honours City of Culture 2021 celebrations
The 2020/21 third kit, which has just been unveiled, features the Coventry UK City of Culture branding developed by Uncommon.
Design inspiration: the best projects from November
Another month spent in lockdown had some designers yearning for nightclubs and events gone by, while others are revisiting old projects or pushing new boundaries.
BIPOC visual culture journal Seen launches with “irreverent” design
The new twice-annual journal of film and visual culture takes some aesthetic cues from academia, while flipping others completely, according to its designer.
The UK’s craft industry can help local communities “survive and flourish”
Research into the UK’s craft economy from UCA highlights economic growth and a rise in online opportunities but also gaps in support for makers.
Could this VR sketching tool be coming of age for designers?
Oluwaseyi Sosanya, founder of Gravity Sketch, tells Design Week virtual 3D sketching is a “gateway to new abilities”, so long as the industry can overcome a “cultural hurdle”.
Latest features
Christmas window displays 2020: 60s psychedelia, festive cherry pickers and more
With the festive season heading our way, Design Week looks at some of the UK and Ireland’s flagship store window displays.
“Loud, colourful and busy”: a Trinidad and Tobago design guide
As part of our series exploring countries’ design cultures, we look at how the Caribbean nation is finding its own aesthetic and searching for community.
Picks of the month: the best design events of December
From books and talks to the virtual version of a blockbuster exhibition, there’s plenty to see and do in the lead-up to Christmas.
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.
Latest careers advice
Sponsored content
Top tips on running a healthier design agency
Finding the perfect balance between your bottom line and your team’s wellbeing is key to making your agency the best it can be.
Finding work: Lessons from the 2008 financial crash
Middle Boop founder and creative director Gordon Reid shares tips on how to find work and get yourself noticed by taking your own path.
Top tips from designers on finding work during uncertain times
While the design industry has suffered during the pandemic, there are some bright spots for those looking for work – particularly among freelance and digital sectors.
Top tips from leading illustrators on adapting style for different clients
From sticking to different building blocks, to reserving the right to say no, we talk to illustrators with unique styles to find out how they work in different commercial contexts.