Soft inflatable robots to take over Bristol this summer
The Playable City development programme’s six creative winners have been revealed, with projects ranging from AI-dodging games and a “sci-fi-infused digital jungle”.
Interior Inspiration: Design Week’s pick of interior spaces
Vitra’s new HQ and a retail concept inspired by the Canary Wharf skyline feature in our favourite interior projects this month.
PepsiCo adds “zesty citrus” flavour to 7UP’s new visual identity
7UP has debuted a new look can with a 3D drop shadow design, supported by a “comedy-centric” tone of voice.
Marugame Udon breaks into European market with giant neon noodles
Design consultancy Harrison took on both the identity and interior design, showcasing traditional Japanese techniques.
Ragged Edge designs algorithm-inspired identity for gaming lab Homa
Homa’s whole identity is underpinned by a grid structure, which also acts as a framing device for surreal digital environments created by Ragged Edge to serve gaming characters.
Education consortium lays out plans to overhaul GCSE design and technology
Backed by organisations such as the Royal Society of Arts, Design Council and Google, a revised curriculum led by Pearson sets its sights on tackling real-world issues.
Food for thought: could cars of the future be made from eggshells?
Design and engineering consultancy Callum is challenging car manufacturers to rethink the materials they use for interiors.
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Introducing Design Week’s new editorial team
We’re excited to announce the new Design Week editorial team ahead of the platform’s relaunch this autumn. Rob Alderson joins as Editor, with Clare Dowdy as Senior Writer.
Remembering Sir Kenneth Grange – 1929-2024
It is with great sadness that we heard about the passing of the hugely influential British designer, Sir Kenneth Grange.
From the archives: Picture Post
As we head back into our archives, here’s a gem from March 1990. Jane Lewis looks at the creative ways design firms promoted their services through mail-outs.
From the archives: Driving back to the future
During our pause, we’re re-publishing the occasional article from deep in our archives. This March 1990 column by our founder, Jeremy Myerson, looks at car design trends.
Design Week is resting, and we’ll be back soon
In December 2023, it was announced that Design Week was closing its doors. However – good news! We’re reopening by the end of summer 2024!
Design across five decades: from the editors who brought you Design Week
As the design industry propelled itself forward, we were always there to champion, inform, analyse and guide the way.
Design Week quiz: a look back through the ages
Have you been paying attention for the last four decades? Only one way to find out.
Design Week: 1986-2023
Design Week closes, having championed design excellence for the past 38 years.
What will retail and experience design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, WeWantMore creative director Ruud Belmans offers his view on what retail and experience design might look like next year.
What will exhibition design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, Studio Arc director Lyndsey Bowditch offers her view on what exhibition design might look like next year.
Why 2024 will be the “year of creative emergence” when it comes to AI
As part of our series on design in 2024, Mia Blume – founder of Design Dept. and Designing with AI – tells us that next year will be a “paradigm
Using VR to break outdated taboos around women’s health
Taking the form of a ‘vagina-like’ tent, INTER/her by Camille Baker uses cutting edge tech to open up conversations around issues like ovarian and cervical cancer, endometriosis, and menopause.
