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
Retail
New store concepts, shop designs and in-store technological innovations for everything from restaurant chains to homeware retailers.
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.
Apple to roll out “gathering space” concept in global store redesign
The initiative will see almost 500 Apple stores around the world host free events, workshops and training sessions for the public on subjects such as design and coding.
Design Week Awards 2017 judges announced
Find out who we’ve selected to be part of our panel of expert judges and remember you have until 29 March to enter the Design Week Awards.
Hellmann’s reveals deli-inspired rebrand to appear less “synthetic”
Design Bridge has designed the new visual identity and packaging for the brand, which nods to its origins as a New York deli set up in the early 20th century.
Design Week Awards 2017 deadline extended
You now have a couple more weeks to enter the Design Week Awards, which is back with a bunch of new awards alongside our most popular categories. It’s time to
DBA Design Effectiveness Awards winners revealed
The awards look at how design can contribute to a business’ success, and this year’s winning projects include those for The Financial Times, Brunel University London and Orangina.
£25 million search for Ross Pavilion design team launched
A competition has been launched to find a multidisciplinary design team to redesign The Ross Pavilion Gardens, which overlook Edinburgh Castle and will include a number of new public buildings
Habitat brings its “Mini” store concept to the high street
The homewares retailer has opened a stand-alone Mini Habitat in Leeds, which is its first high street store to open since 2009.
Maplin looks to be more welcoming and less niche through rebrand
SomeOne found that some customers were “daunted” by the old Maplin brand so sought to broaden its appeal and highlight in-store expertise as a core strength.
The Design Week career and salary survey 2017
We’re putting together some in-depth research on the state of play of the design industry, to see what it looks like, how much designers get paid (and how happy they
Ex-Design Council chief John Mathers launches British Design Fund
Mathers will take on the role of director in the company working with entrepreneur Damon Bonser to help product designers get their products to market.
Design in 2017 – what will retail design look like?
As part of our series on the future of design in 2017, Fitch executive creative director Alasdair Lennox looks at what will happen in retail design over the next 12
PizzaExpress redesigns “out of touch” interiors to take on younger independents
The global pizza chain has refreshed its restaurant environments with four bespoke styles intended for different demographics, with the hope of losing its “worn out” look and competing with the
Design Week Awards 2017 opens for entries
The Design Week Awards is back with a bunch of new awards alongside old favourites to recognise the growing breadth and integration of the industry. It’s time to get entering.
Design Week’s 10 biggest stories of 2016
The news that got you talking this year – we look at the 10 most-read stories across Design Week this year.
Amazon’s new store concept lets customers “just walk out”
Customers will be charged automatically for the items they pick up when leaving the store, using the same technologies found in self-driving cars.
5 design things to look out for in December
This month Design Week is celebrating its 30th birthday, and you can hear designer Jonathan Barnbrook discuss his long and illustrious relationship with typography.
How retailers’ window displays are attracting Christmas shoppers
We take a look at retailers’ flagship stores in London, to see how festive-themed shop windows are being used to entice millions of seasonal shoppers in the capital.