Abbey Bamford

Abbey is a senior reporter at Design Week and writes daily news as well as occasional features. Her interests include branding, design education, sustainability and interior design, and she enjoys getting out to industry events and exhibitions. She joined Design Week after completing an MA in Journalism at Kingston University.

My latest articles

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.

What will hospitality interiors look like in 2024?

As part of our series on design in 2024, Run for the Hills co-founder Anna Burles offers her view on what hospitality interior design might look like next year.

What will interactive design look like in 2024?

As part of our series on design in 2024, Design Bridge and Partners’ digital creative director Jessica Tan offers her view on what interactive design might look like next year.

What will packaging design look like in 2024?

As part of our series on design in 2024, SMAKK senior creative Ollie Ennis offers their view on what packaging design might look like next year.

What will product design look like in 2024?

As part of our series on design in 2024, Rodd Industrial Design’s managing director Ben Davies offers his view on what product design might look like next year.

Interior Inspirations: Design Week’s favourite interior projects this month

This month’s selection includes spaces that pay homage to industrial heritage, and an opticians that uses mycelium to display its glasses.

Koto creates new masterbrand for the Call of Duty franchise

The hero assets of Call of Duty’s new identity is a bespoke typeface called Hitmaker, inspired by the games roots and military heritage.

DesignStudio revives Trivago’s “unique and charming spirit” with new identity

Hand-drawn illustrations and a “warm and inviting” tone of voice look to bring personality to the brand and encourage users to return.

Design Week’s favourite product, print and packaging stories of 2023

From luxury spirit bottles to futuristic biomaterial solutions, here are our favourite product, print and packaging stories from this year.

Design Week’s most popular news stories of 2023

From firsts in football and festivals to Royal design stories that will go down in history, here are the ten news stories that got you reading this year.

Lexus signals move towards sensory experiences at Miami Art Week 2023

Toyota colour and sensory designer Viviana Hohenstein explains how autonomous cars of the future can seamlessly intertwine technology and natural materials.