The NHS is using data to fight coronavirus
The UK’s health service has enlisted the help of some of the world’s tech giants to build a centralised data platform to provide NHS staff and practitioners with vital information
The designers still left behind by the Government’s coronavirus support packages
What was welcome news for some has proved to be a poor support package for others — the self-employed with personal service companies feel particularly neglected.
Freelancers finally given government coronavirus support – but it comes with a catch
The Treasury has announced its plan to give the self-employed parity with employees — but you’ll have to wait until June to get it. Full analysis and breakdown here.
The government’s latest business safeguards still leave freelancers in the cold
The updated coronavirus business protection plan benefits many UK design businesses but again fails to give self-employed and freelance workers parity with employees.
£330bn coronavirus business loan plan: what designers need to know
SMEs can expect more help than previously stated under new “unprecedented” business loan plan, as PM Boris Johnson encourages Brits to tap into their inner “Blitz Spirit” to get through
Freelance designers: Can I still get paid if I’m affected by coronavirus?
What financial help you are entitled to if you get sick with COVID-19 or if you are unable to work through self isolation as a freelancer/self-employed worker.
What does the Spring Budget 2020 mean for designers?
The first Budget of Boris Johnson’s majority government looked to instil confidence its ability to deal with coronavirus, and kept its distance from any lengthy dwellings on Brexit.
Edelman Trust Barometer marks 20 years with publication designed by S-T
The book uses the idea of a tree’s concentric rings to represent “narrowing circles of trust” that have developed between the public and big societal institutions.
Our favourite International Women’s Day 2020 projects
From a Toxic Masculinity recycling plant, to moody wombs, these are our favourite creative products inspired by International Women’s Day on 8 March.
Designers on International Women’s Day: “We need to address imbalance all year round”
To mark International Women’s Day we asked women in the industry what their greatest challenges are in the workplace today.
The women working to make design education more diverse
Design education, much like the wider industry, is lacking in diversity – here, Design Week speaks with some of the women who are working to change this through collective action.
Oliver Dowden named new culture secretary
The MP for Hertsmere replaces Nicky Morgan, who has stepped down after seven months in the role.
The Other Side: using graphic design to bridge the Brexit gap
A new book from GraphicDesign& is imploring the British public to listen to each other by presenting the arguments of both sides of the EU debate, hoping to “encourage empathy,
“A tribute to pure expression”: a Polish design guide
As part of our series spotlighting design in different countries, we look at Poland’s rich history of industrial design and how the country is embracing its idiosyncratic influences.
Unionising game and tech workers: should the UK follow the US’ lead?
US-based game developers and tech workers have joined one of the country’s biggest trade unions, but what kind of working culture led to this moment, and how does the situation
Designers share their resolutions: It’s a year for “direct action”
We asked designers what they are resolving to do differently this year and they showed us how the political disorder and climate crisis of 2019 will inform their work in
£40 million government investment takes aim at NHS staff login times
Identified as one of the “main technology frustrations” facing NHS staff, the fund intends improve service design burdens on staff by improving outdated technology, integrating local and national systems and
Dominic Cummings wants you to work at Number 10
In a rambling blog post the Prime Minister’s chief special adviser has called upon the services of an “unusual set of people”, some of whom have the skill set of
ACID warns government unregistered design rights must be Brexit-proof
Unregistered design right is protected within EU law, but negotiation talks have not recognised its importance according to an open letter to the Prime Minister.
From Extinction Rebellion to Virgin's Varga girl: designers' biggest moments of 2019
It’s been a year marked by protest and politics, which has in turn given way to a host of memorable design moments – as it wraps up, we ask designers