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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.

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

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

Design Council names Sarah Weir as new chief executive

Weir, who replaces John Mathers, has been chosen for her experience in leading public, private and third sector institutions.

5 important things that happened in design this week

A brand refresh for BBC Three, and a smart scooter aimed at keeping older people healthy – the important design news from the last seven days.

What’s your favourite example of design in the public sector?

“If you’re ambitious, you’ll naturally look for inspiration from big, disruptive projects. That’s great. But it puts you before the people you’re designing for. And isn’t that the opposite of

Heatherwick’s London buses to be phased out for “greener” alternative

A spokesperson for Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says that the “vanity” buses will no longer be produced and “greener” public transport alternatives will be prioritised.

How the RSC brought theatre to life through its digital production of The Tempest

The Royal Shakespeare Company has combined a traditional set with projection mapping and avatar technology to create a live, virtual reality experience for its latest production. We speak to the

10 people who made an impact on design in 2016

A round-up of the most important people in design this year, from Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic to esteemed graphic designer Margaret Calvert.

Designers urge UK Government to consider copyright protection post-Brexit

Organisation Anti-Copying in Design (ACID) has urged Government to create new laws which will better protect designers’ work once the UK loses access to EU laws.

Winning team revealed for public art project which will illuminate London’s bridges

The Illuminated River competition saw more than 100 international teams apply to design a permanent light installation on the River Thames.

5 important things that happened in design this week

A rebrand for Rightmove, a new store concept for Amazon and designers’ elation at A-level art history being saved – we round-up the important design news from the last seven