Broadway poster designer Frank Verlizzo shares archive of “rejected” pieces
Verlizzo is opening his archives to support the struggling theatre industry – here, he talks processes, artist-block and how much blood is too much blood.
V&A Dundee’s Night Fever explores the design history of the world’s most famous clubs
Night Fever: Designing Club Culture looks at the design of clubs like London’s Ministry of Sound, Berlin’s Berghain and New York’s Studio 54.
Belgravia rebrands to “widen the district’s appeal”
Design studio SomeOne has created a new identity for the central London district, with details inspired by Belgravia’s architecture.
Design inspiration: the best projects from April
From swimming tigers, to “more-than-human” forests, these projects from the likes of Matt Willey, Kate Moross, Superflux and Mucho are our favourites of the month.
Microsoft is looking for a new default font after 14 years of Calibri
After it announced it would be replacing its default font across all applications, Microsoft has revealed five potential replacements for Calibri.
Strong WPP results may hint at recovery for brand consultancies
WPP reports a strong start of the year, though warns about the “uncertainty over the pace of recovery” across the industry.
Unilever reveals “world’s first adaptive deodorant” for people with disabilities
Degree Inclusive is a collaboration between disabled designer Christina Mallon and product design studio Sour.
Design Age Institute launches suite of new initiatives
The organisation has announced a Design Age Directory and a community for designers and “ageing humans” to challenge negative stereotypes.
Yinka Ilori and Es Devlin design Brit Award trophies with a difference
This years winners will be awarded two trophies for the first time ever, in the spirit of “giving something back” after a year of the pandemic.
Standard Life Aberdeen to become Abrdn in “digitally-enabled” rebrand
Wolff Olins has designed the new identity for the Scottish asset management company, which includes a change of name and logo update.
B&B Studio’s identity for insect-based pet food Aardvark resists “twee” clichés
The “punchy” visual identity features a bright orange colour palette and a series of linework illustrations that can be animated.
David Rockwell’s 2021 Oscars set is both “intimate and grand”
The designer and architect went back to the Academy’s 1920s and 30s roots with a set inspired by “some of LA’s most iconic ballrooms”.
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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.
