Could a new brand design have saved Toys R Us?
Design studio Lippincott was commissioned to create a new visual identity for the toy store chain, which was fully completed – just before the company filed for bankruptcy earlier this
Retail
New store concepts, shop designs and in-store technological innovations for everything from restaurant chains to homeware retailers.
“Scottish design is underrated”: Glasgow exhibition celebrates 20 contemporary makers
We speak to Stacey Hunter, curator at Made in Glasgow, which is showcasing and selling the work of independent designers from the city, including risograph prints, scarves, home products and
Inside Ichiba, London’s giant new Japanese food hall and supermarket
The retail space is a new venture from the Japan Centre, and features fresh food stalls, a supermarket, and “theatrical” spaces that will host events to teach visitors about regional
Design Week Top 100 opens for entries
The Design Week Top 100 is a ranking of the UK’s most successful design businesses and you can be part of it by entering today.
Improve your skills with a Design Week training course
If you want business management training or want to learn new design skills we’ve got you covered with dozens of course options and flexible learning formats.
Design Week Awards 2018 – the winners in full
A full rundown revealing all the winners from last night across every design category, plus our Best of Show, Rising Star and Hall of Fame inductees.
Restaurant Issho fuses Japanese culture and Britishness in its branding
The Leeds-based restaurant has been given a new visual identity by Dutchscot, which plays on the theme of “togetherness” by combining traditional motifs from Yorkshire and Japan.
Last chance to attend the Design Week Awards 2018
You can still buy tickets to our coveted annual event, which takes place on 26 June and celebrates the best in design across digital, graphics, interiors and
First look at V&A Dundee’s shop and café interiors
Visuals have been released of the retail and food spaces that will sit in the new Scottish design museum, which are being created by Lumsden Design.
Design Week’s new training courses are tailored for designers
Our courses are suitable for anyone who works in a design business or who works solo. We’ve got everything from design to technology, leadership, sales and marketing
Design Week Awards 2018 – the shortlist in full
We’re thrilled to announce the shortlisted projects which will be vying for a coveted Design Week Award on 26 June at the Tower of London. Find out how to
DesignStudio creates “experimental” identity for Wahaca’s test kitchen
The Mexican chain’s new restaurant in Shoreditch is hoping to help it “refocus its brand”, and has been given a colourful, food market-inspired look by the consultancy.
Design consultancies take stock as Martin Sorrell leaves WPP
WPP, which is home to dozens of design consultancies, lost its CEO Martin Sorrell over the weekend in the wake of an internal investigation and a dip in share price.
Nationwide rolls out Apple-style, open-plan store concept to “humanise” banking
Dalziel & Pow has given the building society and bank a new store design that aims to create a more “homely” feel for high-street banks, while ditching closed counters to
United Colors of Benetton opens new London flagship store
The fashion brand’s latest opening includes high tech features such as LED windows and touchscreen tables.
Design Week Awards 2018 judges announced…
Find out who we’ve selected to be part of our panel of more than 20 expert judges and remember you have until 27 March to enter the Design Week
Last chance to enter the Design Week Awards
There’s still time to look back at your best work from the last year and enter the Design Week Awards, as we’re now giving you until 4th April. Here’s how
“Winning a Design Week Award helped us recruit new talent and reach new clients”
Find out from one of last year’s winners Method what winning a Design Week Award can do for your business.
DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2018 winners revealed
The awards look at how design can contribute to a business’ success, and this year’s winning projects include those for Carlsberg, Raspberry Pi and Budweiser.
The most influential female designers of the last century
On the centenary of women’s suffrage in the UK, we look at the female designers who have made an impact on everything from graphics to textiles over the past 100
Design Week Awards 2018 open for entries
The Design Week Awards is back – find out how to be recognised for design excellence by your peers and clients.
Remembering Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad: 5 defining furniture designs
Entrepreneur Kamprad, who founded Ikea in 1943, has died aged 91 following a short illness – we look back at some of the pivotal products that were launched under his
Design in 2018 – what will retail design look like?
As part of our series on the future of design in 2018, Love executive creative director Dave Palmer looks at what will happen in retail design over the next 12 months.
Muji launches “anti-gorgeous”, “anti-cheap” hotel concept
The Japanese retailer will open two hotels in China this year, which will feature their own Muji store, restaurant and library.