Home Futures exhibition asks: did past generations correctly predict how we live today?
“Living with less”, “living with others” and “living on the move” are some of the themes in the new show at the Design Museum delving into future visions of the
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Gender equality design group Kerning the Gap expands across UK
The organisation, which lobbies to get more women into design leadership roles, has been based in London for the last three years, but has now also opened branches in Liverpool
Toyi: the play kit without rules that lets children make their own toys
The kits, which let kids transform any every-day object into unique toys, aim to make play more accessible for children from disadvantaged backgrounds around the world, and encourage individual creativity.
Are universities failing young designers? asks creative director
Wyn Jones, creative director at Design Reality, wants an official stamp of approval for product and industrial design courses to be introduced in the form of an accreditation badge, to
The German design brands you should be looking out for
We took a trip to the Designers’ Open festival in East German city, Leipzig, where designers, studios, illustrators and craftspeople showcased and sold their work.
Yves Behar designs outdoor security camera with Hive
Hive’s latest connected home product is designed as a “deterrent” and active security device for home owners to keep an eye on things when they’re not in.
Original Old: 27 exciting ways to transform trash into lovely things
The Echt Alt exhibition – otherwise known as Original Old – took place at this year’s Designers’ Open in Leipzig, Germany, and showcased how designers from across the world are
Design for Children: how to create great products and toys for kids
Phaidon’s new book Design for Children explores products, toys, furniture, bikes and more created for babies, toddlers and children over the last 100 years. We speak to author Kimberlie Birks,
Transport for London and Adidas Originals collaborate on new trainer designs
The new TfL-branded shoes, based on the Temper Run, Continental 80 and ZX 500 RM styles, are being released for the 15th anniversary of the Oyster card.
Design for commemorative Brexit-themed 50p coin revealed
The Royal Mint, which has a tradition of making coins to mark historic moments, has designed the coin to mark the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union.
PriestmanGoode designs compact Premier Inn hotel for “guests on a budget”
The new Zip by Premier Inn hotels will feature very small rooms that aim to be “basic” but “brilliant”, with amenities including a double bed, ensuite bathroom and a TV.
5 things we learnt at Design Manchester 2018
With speakers including 2012 Olympics installation designer Kate Dawkins, DesignStudio’s Ben Wright and Kaye Dunnings of Glastonbury’s Shangri-La, there were plenty of top tips being shared at Design Manchester’s D(isrupt)M
New virtual and augmented reality platform lets designers create collaboratively
The Wild lets users design spaces and share their vision “in real time”, which the company claims can help bridge the gap between ideas and reality
5 design things to look out for in October 2018
This month, head to Manchester for a city-wide design extravaganza, delve into the world of Roald Dahl and read all about the history of graphic design.
The bench that helps mothers breastfeed their babies in public
The product, known as Heer, includes a seat that rotates and gently rocks to help calm babies and offer mothers some privacy.
HyperloopTT unveils high-speed passenger capsule prototype
A prototype of the first passenger capsule by Hyperloop Transportation Technologies designed to transport people at subsonic speeds has been unveiled. The company, is locked in a race with lead
From dog coolers to luxury chicken coops, new ‘Pet-tecture’ book explores design for animals
Author Tom Wainwright, who picked around 200 items to feature in the new Phaidon book says pet product design is a field that will “only get bigger”.
Weight Watchers becomes WW as it moves towards “wellness”
The weight loss company says it is branching out into helping people develop “healthy habits” so has rebranded, dropping its full name for a shortened version.
Top picks of exhibitors to see at London Design Fair 2018
From colourful, decorative wall-tape aimed at renters through to a way to capture memories of lost loved ones – we round-up some of the best exhibition stalls at this year’s
Royal Opera House waves goodbye to “elitist” image with new space
The £50m refurbishment project has been led by architectural firm Stanton Williams, and features areas that the public can use without having to buy a ticket to a performance.
What to do and see at Designjunction 2018
From 20-23 September, London’s Designjunction takes place on the South of the River Thames, and will see installations, exhibitions, talks and its well-known fair spread across three venues including Doon
What to see and do at the V&A during London Design Festival 2018
As the V&A becomes the hub for the London Design Festival for the 10th time, we take a closer look at the installations, displays and talks happening throughout the week
5 talks to catch at London Design Festival 2018
Diversity, sustainability and fresh new design talent are all on the programme for this year’s LDF – here’s a selection of great talks, presentations and panel discussions you should go
Win VIP tickets to this year’s Designjunction fair and exhibition
Design Week is giving away one pair of Platinum Pass tickets to the famous trade show, where everything from graphic prints, designer stationery and jewellery through to furniture will be