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.
Retail
New store concepts, shop designs and in-store technological innovations for everything from restaurant chains to homeware retailers.
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.
Outlawed coffee cups present fresh design challenge
As MPs put pressure on Government for “Latte levy”, service design opportunities could be brewing but only if a new circular economy coffee cup system can be conceived.
Design Week wraps up for 2017
We’re off to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s – we’ll be back on 2 January 2018.
Pantone announces Ultra Violet purple as colour of the year 2018
The blue-based purple has been selected for its “provocative” and “thoughtful” shade, which nods to current trends in areas like spirituality and space exploration.
Giant baubles, Moz the Monster and brussels sprouts: retailers’ Christmas window displays
As the festive season gets into full swing, we take a look at retailers’ flagship stores in London to see how shop windows are being used to attract seasonal shoppers
DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2018 shortlist revealed
Bulletproof’s redesign of Pizza Express’ supermarket range and Sadler’s Wells Theatre’s new membership materials are both included in the 54-strong shortlist for this year’s awards.
5 must-see trade shows
As LDF returns to the capital this September, we’ll be taking a look at some of the key events to look forward to in a series of previews. Next on
Skyler London branding takes inspiration from “the intricate process of hair colouring”
The identity and interiors for the hair salon have been created by To the Point, and feature a “linear” design style based on hair colouring techniques such as
How to stop procurement teams from strangling the creative process
Spy Studio founder and creative director Simon Clark advises on how consultancies and in-house procurement teams can work better together.
5 important things that happened in design this week
A revamped Natural History Museum was unveiled, art and design university applications fell dramatically and Sky Sports got a new look – the design news from the last seven days.
Subway introduces fresh, “modern” store concept
US consultancy FRCH Design Worldwide has worked on the restaurant chain’s Fresh Forward store concept, which features an updated food display system and self-service kiosks.
Design Week Awards 2017 – the winners in full
We reveal all of the winners from last night’s Design Week Awards across every category, plus Best in Show, Hall of Fame and Rising Star.
V&A unveils new museum shop inspired by “craftsmanship”
The remodelled retail space has been designed by architectural practice Friend & Company, and features a craft demonstration area and tiled flooring inspired by the V&A’s own ceramics collection.