Morrama’s biodegradable COVID testing kit seeks to address plastic waste problem
The kit, which uses recyclable paper pulp, is also designed with greater usability in mind.
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Picks of the month: design events to catch in May
Both London Craft Week and Clerkenwell Design Week kick off this month, while a design podcast returns with a space focus.
This microdosing concept aims to shift perceptions around psychedelics
NewTerritory’s Human Nature range wants to show how psychedelics could improve people’s wellbeing, from concentration to relaxing.
Yuri Suzuki’s The Ambient Machine lets you compose your own background noise
The sound designer’s new device lets people create a fully customisable sound scape according to their mood.
Otherway looks to add “humanity and depth” to low alcohol spirit Decem’s branding
The studio is hoping to create a “modern classic” through its work for the 10% ABV spirits range.
Museum of the Home’s new wayfinding system pays tribute to a staple domestic material
The work for the Grade I listed space builds on Dn&co’s previous identity update for the museum in 2019.
Design inspiration: our favourite projects from April
Some recent stand-outs from the design world include identity work for the V&A’s menswear exhibition and a showcase of female type designers.
ITV’s Gen Z media brand Woo taps into the “fluidity” of youth culture today
A blend of pop culture references and 3D textures have been used to brand the new youth-focused editorial platform.
Methane-capturing cow collar and chemical-free textile scoop Terra Carta top prize
Further winners of the environmental design competition include a microplastic-capturing tyre product and regenerative seed pods.
This language app’s branding hopes to “open up a world of possibilities”
Fellow has created the identity for Kleo, based on the idea that people can “be anywhere” when they’re using the app.
Design studios are struggling to influence clients at the top level
Though design studios are trusted to tackle topical challenges, very few can penetrate the top levels at a client’s company, according to a new report.
The design of civil rights platform Good & Common is inspired by classic protest imagery
Landscape has crafted the look and feel, as well as content, for the educational resource which aims to teach Americans about their civil rights.
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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.
