Moves & changes – design industry news
Moves, changes and appointments happening across the design industry.
Going at it alone: independent female designers share their tips – part two
As part of our IWD 2021 coverage, four more women discuss their tip for working solo, from avoiding the “side-hustle” mindset to catering your portfolio and communicating properly with clients.
Going at it alone: independent female designers share their tips – part one
As part of our IWD 2021 coverage, four women discuss their tips for working alone, from reinvesting in yourself, to being prepared for dry spells and staying motivated.
Changes to IR35 are approaching (again) – here’s what designers need to know
Changes to the tax legislation for freelancers and employers will come into effect from 6 April 2021 so designers and design businesses will need to be ready.
Design Week Awards 2021 opens for entries
This year winning work will be given a bigger platform than ever before, we are assembling our biggest ever judging panel and categories have been tweaked for maximum relevance.
Junior design jobs dry up while digital roles soar in “extremely tough” 2020
In a challenging year for the design industry, junior opportunities shrunk while some senior designers suffered pay cuts.
Everything designers need to know about residencies
With traditional creative opportunities uprooted because of the pandemic, Design Week explores how residency programmes can help fill the gap.
“I’m very aware of how vulnerable I am”: how freelancers are facing the pandemic
Design Week speaks to freelancers about accessing government support, diversifying their offering and how viable they think independent work is at the moment.
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.
D&AD appoints “positive provocateur” Naresh Ramchandani as president
The Pentagram partner will take over from Kate Stanners as president of the design and advertising body for 2020/21.
Debunking myths about in-house design teams
The leaders of creative teams at Channel 4, Pentland Brands and Specsavers discuss the realities of working in-house, from budgets and talent, to stigma and internal relations.
Studio PI launches to “address the lack of diversity in the creative industry”
The new illustration and photography agency from News UK will showcase creatives from underrepresented backgrounds in the hopes of diversifying the media.
Design Council seeks new CEO as Sarah Weir steps down
Weir was in the role for three and a half year and tells Design Week that she hopes her successor will not be one of the “usual suspects”.
“Design creates value”: Innovate UK launches programme for design in innovation
The programme seeks to overcome “barriers to progress” and will feature grant funding opportunities and other initiatives to “fully embed design in innovation”.
F*ck Being Humble launches graduate programme for the class of 2020
With students graduating into uncertainty this year, founder Stefanie Sword-Williams has devised a curriculum that promises to be “relatable and achievable”.
Museum of London looking for exhibition designer for £2m project
This is the second exhibition design tender launched by the museum for its new West Smithfield site, which has been designed by Stanton Williams and Asif Khan.
Design Week Awards 2020 — the shortlist in full
We’re excited to announce the full shortlist for our awards below. Stay tuned later in the month for our winners showcase, which will be revealed here on the site as
A graduate guide to navigating the job market during the pandemic
We speak to Lucy Painter of Studio Recruitment and Pip Jamieson of The Dots to find out how they’re advising the Class of 2020 to go about job hunting right
Latest: a guide to the online resources for designers during coronavirus
Our guide to the creative-centered services have been set up in light of coronavirus – offering design inspiration, skill development and careers advice.
Junior designers enjoy pay rise while senior roles stagnate in 2019
Research carried out by recruitment agency Aquent shows a disparity in pay rises among junior and senior designers and “hot demand” for UX talent.
Gross income for top 30 design consultancies falls for first time in nine years
According to accountancy firm Moore Kingston Smith, 2019 was a “tough” year for the sector, with an overall decrease of 31.2% in operating profits.
Sevra Davis will “demonstrate potential of creativity” as new design director of British Council
The former director of design at the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce will take over the role of director of architecture, design and fashion at the end of
How to become an: augmented and virtual reality developer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Pip Fazakerley, developer at virtual reality and 3D design firm Framework Creative, about animating virtual spines,
Design Can lifts lid on representation crisis
A new campaign and online resources toolkit looks to overhaul the UK’s “homogenous” design industry