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
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DesignStudio refreshes note-taking app Evernote’s elephant logo
The app, which allows users to write notes on a smartphone or computer in many different forms, has been given a refined visual identity focused on an updated elephant symbol,
A-level results day shows maths most popular subject as design dwindles
Figures show that 103,655 students took maths this year, while 51,900 took art, design and technology subjects.
5 design things to look out for in August 2018
Visit an interactive installation inspired by the Windrush Generation at Somerset House, head to Stockholm for a design festival and more this month.
Pip Jamieson: Creativity should not be reserved for those who can afford it
The founder at creative networking platform and jobs site The Dots talks about why art and design skills should not be reserved for the middle class, and
