Australian Open debuts sound design intervention for blind tennis fans
Action Audio by AKQA uses real-time ball monitoring technology and spatial sound design to give low-sight audiences insight into what is happening on the court.
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How design can be used to keep kids safe online and off
Through in-depth research, iteration and co-design, these designers are developing products, services and guidelines to keep children safe and happy.
Collins rebrands OpenWeb to “de-troll” digital discourse
The identity of the online platform used by publishers around the world is inspired by 19th century typography and eschews tech company cues.
Visa unveils new brand identity system following logo reveal
International design studio Mucho is behind the work, which aims to ready the company for a cashless future.
Paul Priestman to leave PriestmanGoode
The designer established the studio in 1989 with business partner Nigel Goode, who succeeds him as chairman.
Design in 2022 – what will retail design look like?
As part of our series of design in 2022, CADA Design associate design director Mark Durrant, offers his view on what might happen in retail over the next year.
The UK’s Intellectual Property Office wants your thoughts on design protections
Designers are being asked to fill out a survey and share their views on how designs are protected in the UK.
Microsoft and A_DA rebuild Ancient Olympia for new AR experience
The experience, which recreates the famed Statue of Zeus, is part of Microsoft’s AI for Cultural Heritage initiative.
Design in 2022 – what will hospitality interiors look like?
As part of our series of design in 2022, Run for the Hills co-founder Anna Burles offers her view on what might happen in hospitality interiors over the next year.
Upcoming and recently published design books to look out for
The new year brings with it updated publishing catalogues – here are some books to look out for, covering topics like mid-century design and end-of-the-world government communications.
What to expect from the Big Design Challenge
The new Sky Arts series, which has been developed alongside the V&A and Lexus, aims to “introduce and deconstruct” design for a wide TV audience.
Design in 2022 – what will packaging design look like?
As part of our series looking at design in 2022, Studio Minerva managing and creative directors Coral Harker and Daniela Nunzi Mihranian look at what will happen in packaging design
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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.
