Big Issue Group rebrands with a “progressive” identity from JKR
The UK-based social organisation has a new name, five-year strategy plan and “dynamic, moving identity” system.
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Glastonbury’s Shangri-La designed to show that “people power is possible”
Using VR technology and found materials, this year’s Shangri-La hopes to highlight the power of community, explains creative director Kaye Dunnings.
Thisaway and Matter collaborate on the United Rugby Championship’s new trophy
Thisaway has built on its branding for the rugby competition, incorporating the U-shaped logo into the trophy design.
“It was a strange moment in time”: Wolff Olins on London 2012 ten years later
Wolff Olins global CEO Sairah Ashman discusses the design process, backlash and legacy of the London 2012 Olympics brand on its tenth anniversary.
Studio Drama gives Glamour Brasil a poetic redesign
The new look for the women’s fashion magazine is rooted in Brazil’s literary tradition and features a “timeless” new typeface.
Fastest growing design economies in North England and Wales Design Council reveals
New analysis about the UK’s design economy highlights northern regions and Wales as key regions for growth.
Mucho’s identity for a fishing group hopes to hook a wider audience
The new branding centres on a bespoke typeface, which makes reference to both fishing and the company founder’s height.
Moves & changes – design industry news
Check out all the latest news from across the design industry.
Design inspiration: our favourite projects from May
Minigolf, Mogwai, and magazines dedicated to letters are some of the past month’s design stand-outs.
How the Pride flag was designed
Now ubiquitous, the rainbow flag once looked quite different – though it’s always had the ambitions of the LGBT community at its heart.
GSK’s rebrand is inspired by the human immune system
The new branding, from Wolff Olins, hopes to reflect the healthcare company’s biopharma ambitions following a demerger earlier this year.
How is the cost of living crisis impacting designers?
As inflation soars, we speak to designers about how current living conditions are affecting their work and practice.
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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.
