Design in 2019 – what will print design look like?
As part of our series on design in 2019, Chris Clarke, deputy creative director at The Guardian, looks at what will happen in print design over the next 12 months.
Book cover designs, adult colouring books, poster designs and more – all the latest work from designers and studios specialising in print.
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
Design in 2019 – what will editorial design look like?
As part of our series on design in 2019, Ross Lesley-Bayne, art director at The Big Issue, looks at what will happen in editorial design over the next 12 months.
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
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.
Exhibition celebrates career of children’s book illustrator Nick Maland
Mysterious tigers, blue whales and dragons take centre stage at the prolific illustrator’s first solo show in over a decade.
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.
Design Week's Top 100 2018-2019 launches
Look at the rankings and find out how you can access the full report and analysis, which spotlights key metrics in detail such as growth and efficiency — fee income
Our Christmas 2018 gift guide for designers
Our picks of books, prints and stationery, products and tech, children’s gifts and other fun things to buy for the design enthusiast in your life this year.
Designers’ Brexit postcards to go on show in exhibition at The Civic
The 116 mini artworks, which formed the Me & EU design campaign launched in response to the Leave vote, are set to be displayed, while contention rises around Brexit in
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
London Art Fair rebrand looks to give the event a “new lease of life”
The new logo acts as a “plinth” for other content while the creative campaign features different fabric backgrounds to reflect the “range of personalities” that attend the fair.
“Pantone Colour of the Year had better stay away from my electric blue”
Pantone has made a name for itself as a colour trend-setter, telling the world it knows what shade will dominate everything from fashion and packaging, to art and furniture the
5 design things to catch in December 2018
From gingerbread cities to debates around gender inequality in the creative industries, we round up some of the top design things to see and do this month.
Designers create limited edition Christmas wrapping paper for charity
The Beautiful Meme and Don’t Panic are among 12 design studios that have been commissioned to create special wrapping paper, with the money going to help those out in the
Max Gill: forgotten designer, architect and map-making extraordinaire
An exhibition at the Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft looks to share the story of architect, graphic designer and illustrator Max Gill, who throughout the 20th century, designed London
The stories behind the V&A Dundee's Scottish Design Galleries
The Scottish Design Galleries at the recently opened museum in Dundee aim to shine a light on the impact and legacy of design in Scotland.
The permanent gallery, which includes more
Pentagram's Marina Willer creates African entrepreneur network Harambeans' new look
Willer’s design team has also created a new website for Harambeans, which aims to be welcoming and “attract and engage stakeholders”.
Forensic Architecture takes top Beazley Designs of the Year 2018 prize
The Design Museum’s annual Beazley DOTY awards and exhibition has announced its overall winner – an investigative digital project shedding light on injustice and war crimes – plus its six
Mickey Mouse at 90 – the new book looking at the life of Disney’s best loved character
With over 1000 images spanning 90 years, including “never been seen” and unfinished works, the Taschen book aims to be the “definitive” publication on the history of the famous mouse.
Gas Safe Register national campaign warns people not to "cut corners"
The Team has created a series of “striking” black and yellow posters, billboards and digital adverts to highlight the consequences of not taking gas safety seriously.
Labrador energy switching company reveals “bold” new branding
Design studio Someone has opted for “bright” colours, “oversized” graphics and a “decisive” tone of voice to create a range of print and digital assets in a bid to attract
Heathrow Express’ new posters feature illustrations made from train rubbish
The trainline has launched an awareness campaign around recycling and sustainability, and has commissioned illustrator Rebecca Sutherland to “upcycle” old newspapers and drink cans into intricate sculptures for it.
How the magical graphics for the new Fantastic Beasts film were designed
MinaLima, the graphic design duo behind the Harry Potter film series, has created all the enchanting props that are due to appear in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of