Design Week Awards 2020 — the shortlist in full
We’re excited to announce the full shortlist for our awards below. Stay tuned later in the month for our winners showcase, which will be revealed here on the site as
Can an “alternative” design funding platform “upend” the status quo?
Alternative Thinkers looks to provide a space for designers to find investors, collaborators and opportunities for projects with a social focus.
Fleur of England redesign avoids “frills” of traditional lingerie branding
Led by the team at Popp Studio, the lingerie brand’s new look features a redrawn logo and wordmark, as well as a rethought colour palette and packaging.
Watch designer Gordon Fraser: “Sometimes designs only need one function”
With an industry increasingly preoccupied with multi-function and smart watches, we explore Marloe Watch Company’s hand-wound approach with head designer Gordon Fraser.
Clout gives data company Conjura a “fragmented” visual identity
The studio’s branding aims to demonstrate visually how the data consultancy can sort out and clarify relevant data for its clients.
Beeb: BBC’s male voice assistant has a northern accent and can tell jokes
Unlike the other voice assistants such as Alexa and Siri, Beeb is British, male and will feature exclusive content from the BBC.
How can designers combat domestic violence in their everyday work?
Responding to a surge in domestic violence cases brought on by lockdown, technology company IBM has proposed five design principles aimed at combating tech-facilitated coercive control.
Black Lives Matter: graphic design’s role in the protest movement
As race protests spark throughout the world, we look at the role of graphic design and why the movement must ultimately “not stop with an image”.
DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2020 winners revealed
This year marks the first ever virtual edition of the ceremony, which has crowned five Gold-winning projects from the likes of Bompas & Parr and Coley Porter Bell.
The 2020 Design Week (online) graduate show guide
Government restrictions may have outlawed physical graduate showcases this year, but many universities have moved celebrations online – here is our guide to what’s on offer.
A mentorship scheme’s rebrand is based on “impossible shapes”
Lantern studio has given Zero Gravity a geometric new look, which seeks to highlight students’ hidden potential when applying to university.
Design inspiration: the best projects from May
From pub-scented candles, to Polaroid chemistry and a weekly cartoon strip inspired by the bubonic plague, this is what designers got up to last month.
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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.
