HI David

Thank you so much for the reply, I’m more than happy to chat through how we operate on a bigger scale and the day-to-day work we do. Can you let me have an email address i can write to and ill explain further the projects we do. You’d be very surprised in the quality we produce.

It’s never too late! Thank you for adding your voice.

We’ve been talking about in-house designers and already trying to talk to some of the teams about this. We intend to do a lot more of this, and you can help us by letting us know of interesting projects and proposing stories about your craft, workflows and problems which we can follow up on!

Thank you Violetta!

Really interesting to hear your thoughts and how they align with where we’re going. We do intend to bring in features about design trends around Europe and the world, because none of us work in a vacuum and we seed each other with inspiration and motivation.

I was also gutted to find out this is over – I got to know Design Week around 2019, but in a physical form as the magazines were provided for us designers by my workplace in Austria. Later, as I switched jobs (and relocated to the NL) I started to read the online version as an inspiration, because I do think British design is extremely high-quality, brave and progressive so it can be a great example (design-wise) for other countries and regions as well. That means I don’t mind the UK focus at all, I think it’s great!
I don’t have many thoughts to add to it content-wise as I was always satisfied with the magazine, I just wanted to show my support and wish you good luck! 🙂

Violetta

Amazing feedback Simon – thank you! A lot of what you’ve asked for is in our plans in some form or other, over the coming year. Watch this space!

I’m sure these will be all on your radar, but I’ve had a coffee, so let’s have a go…

Innovative Content Creation:
Expanding into formats such as podcasts, video series, and interactive digital content to engage a broader audience. While the paper versions were great, most DW content was consumed on Mobile / Desktop (in my experience)


Global Expansion:
Tapping into international markets to share design insights and trends from around the world, fostering a global design community. But probably keeping a strong UK focus.


Collaborative Partnerships:
Forming strategic partnerships with leading design firms, educational institutions, tech companies & lead brands to co-create cutting-edge projects and events.


Community Engagement:
Building a robust online platform for designers to connect, share their work, and collaborate on projects, fostering a vibrant design ecosystem.



The letters / feedback loops should/could be one the most exciting parts of the show. (Comments / Letters — feedback visible and unedited… Like this — though be careful not to stray into they hyper critical waters where no idea is seen as a good idea)


Educational Initiatives:
Launching workshops, webinars, and certification programs to nurture the next generation of design talent and provide ongoing professional development.


Sustainability Focus:
Championing sustainable design practices and highlighting innovative projects that prioritise environmental and social responsibility — and that avoid the dull brown paper approach.


Technological Integration:
Leveraging advancements in AR/VR, AI, and other emerging technologies to showcase design work in novel and immersive ways.

Awards and Recognition:
Expanding the scope and prestige of DesignWeek Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation across a wider range of design disciplines.

Design platform for those looking to commission work
Offering services to businesses looking to enhance their brand and product designs, leveraging the expertise within the DesignWeek network.

Exclusives and Insights:
Providing exclusive access to industry reports, trend analyses, and thought leadership pieces that help designers & commissioners stay ahead of the curve — see what’s hot, what’s not and what’s happening. From Graphic to Branding to Digital to Illustrative to Product to Interior to Exhibition, to Thought Leadership…

The lighter side: There is a whole host of amusing things that happen throughout the year. From how agencies go above and beyond to win a pitch, to the silly things that occur at award shows, client lunches or on the way back from a meeting. Without the creeping march of unpleasant gossip, it could be worth looking at some levity alongside the long-form.

PHEW

Very best of luck, we’re all rooting for you.