Getting the ‘look’ for Glasgow 2014
The organisers of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games are seeking a consultancy to work on the ‘look’ of the Games as part of a £250 000 contract.
Plans progress to turn Northern Ireland’s Maze Prison into museum
An interpretative design consultancy is being sought by the team looking to convert Northern Ireland’s infamous Maze Prison into a museum.
British Library in digital overhaul
The British Library is seeking consultancies to work on the next stage of its ambitious web development project.
Government to launch frameworks for COI replacement
The Government Communications Centre, which has replaced the Central Office for Information, is set to launch a series of frameworks covering disciplines including creative services and delivery and execution.
Nesta launches cycling challenges
Innovation organisation Nesta has two cycling challenges, one seeking innovations to make it more difficult to steal bikes, and the other to encourage people to cycle to work.
Natural History Museum to overhaul central hall and balconies
London’s Natural History Museum is seeking a consultancy to work on gallery design as part of an overhaul of its central hall and balconies.
Designers sought for Mayor of London’s framework
The Mayor of London and Transport for London are seeking graphics and branding consultancies to join a new procurement panel.
Twelve Portas Pilot towns to get high street overhaul
Twelve towns across the UK have been chosen to receive a share of £1.2 million in Government cash to pilot schemes unveiled in retail guru Mary Portas’s review of the
Floating cinema design competition launched
A competition has been launched to find a design team for the new permanent Floating Cinema project.
Teams sought for youth unemployment challenge
Teams of designers and youth organisations are being sought to design, build and launch new digital projects in a £150 000 challenge that aims to tackle youth unemployment.
Housing association seeks design groups for £3m framework
Housing association the Affinity Sutton Group is seeking design consultancies for a framework worth up to £3 million.
Public art sought to accompany Gordon Young project in Kirkby
A series of public artworks is being sought as part of the redevelopment of Kirkby town centre in the North West.
Latest articles
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.
