What to look out for at Design Indaba 2019
Ann Crabtree, Alice Rawsthorn, David Droga and John Pawson are among the international speakers at this year’s Design Indaba festival, which takes place next month in South Africa.
Chris Sherwin: why recycling isn’t enough to fix the plastics problem
The founder of Reboot Innovation, a creative studio dedicated to sustainability, argues that designers should not be focusing solely on recyclable packaging but instead on systems that encourage the public
Design in 2019 – how will politics impact the design industry?
As part of our series on design in 2019, Ali Hanan, founder and CEO at Creative Equals, looks at what effect politics may have on design over the next 12
A new “pain-free” contraceptive patch that women can apply themselves
Cardiff University is working with charity the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to design and mass-produce “affordable” contraception for developing countries, consisting of a self-administered hormone patch that lasts for
5 design things to look out for in January 2019
This month you can delve into the magical design world of Disneyland California, learn about how furniture and products need to adapt for Generation Rent and make your own political
UX design is the best paid profession among junior creatives, research shows
New research shows that the average salary of an entry-level UX designer is £37,500, compared to £26,440 across graphics, packaging and product designers.
Designers reimagine the wheelchair for £3million Toyota competition
Five teams are vying for the top prize for the Mobility Unlimited Challenge, which has called for product prototypes that aim to improve the daily lives of those with disabilities.
Design in 2019 – what will design education look like?
As part of our series on the future of design in 2019, Sarah Weir, CEO at the Design Council, looks at what will happen in education over the next 12
Mindscape: the AI voice tool talking to people to ease their anxiety
The platform, developed by studios Cult Ldn and MassiveMusic alongside mental health charity Mind, uses voice activation to respond to people’s worries with soothing music, breathing exercises and tips on
Superunion to Hope to Nope: the biggest design moments of 2018
We asked designers to tell us what they think is the most momentous thing that happened in the industry this year.
Sara Jones: Why are we still designing pink toys for girls?
As Christmas approaches, designers, manufacturers and retailers should stop reinforcing outdated gender stereotypes by giving glittery unicorns to girls and dinosaurs to boys, and opt for gender-neutral products instead.
Our favourite festive design projects of 2018
From Suffragette-inspired stockings to bespoke Christmas cards reminding us of all the “forgotten” things that have happened on 25 December throughout history, here are our picks of this year’s Christmas
How designers have decorated their studios this Christmas
Upcycled plywood Christmas trees, a more inclusive Santa character and desks being turned into fireplaces – these are just some of the ways that creatives have made their offices feel
The 10 biggest product and app launches of 2018
From smart toothbrushes to light-up pedestrian crossings, we look back at our most popular stories across products and digital this year.
The 5 biggest exhibition stories of 2018
Design Week’s most popular pieces on illustration and design exhibitions from the past year, from shows on protest poster graphics to place branding.
Design Week’s 10 biggest stories of the year
From controversial opinions on “design thinking” to the most influential female designers from the last 100 years, we look back at our most popular long-reads of 2018.
Protection: illustrators interpret universal human rights in new exhibition
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 30 artists and designers from across the world have designed prints representing our fight for equality, from women’s
Could hiding designers’ identities rid the industry of unconscious bias?
Creative jobs website and networking platform The Dots has launched the “bias blocker”, a new browsing mode that stops employers being able to see candidates’ photos, names, education and employment
Only a fifth of design jobs are filled by women, research shows
The Design Museum has analysed research which shows that although nearly three-quarters of those taking design A-Levels are women, most of these students are not making it into associated careers.
Airbnb is set to design and build its own houses
The home rental company has launched Backyard, a new project that will see a team of designers and architects create homes that aim to reduce landfill waste.