Design Museum tackles climate crisis with language, laundry and the deep-sea
The 2023 Researchers in Residence present projects including a typeface inspired by Celtic words for the landscape, and video-game visuals to recognise deep-sea life.
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McCann and Microsoft win top Cannes Lions 2023 design prize
The winners of Cannes Lions 2023 include a project to preserve a West African language, a helmet made of scallop shells and an “actionable” book in support of reproductive rights.
Design Museum announces Johanna Agerman Ross as chief curator
As Agerman Ross steps into the new role from the V&A, current chief curator Justin McGuirk will turn his focus to the museum’s climate-focused research unit Future Observatory.
Meet the designers training AI studio team members
Designers Amanda Talbot and Ebba Lindgren explain how considering AI as a member of the team can be a productive way to work with the new technology.
Girlguiding launches uniform design tender
With the ambition to unite the different Girlguiding uniforms with a range as memorable as Jeff Banks’ 1990 design, Girlguiding is inviting expressions of interest from designers.
Design competition launched for Bradford City of Culture 2025
On behalf of Bradford 2025, RIBA has released a design brief for a travelling performance space to host live events and installations across the district during 2025.
Rediscovering Swedish designer and artist Moki Cherry
Cherry’s archivist – and granddaughter – Naima Karlsson introduces Cherry’s unique work and ways of working as a retrospective opens in London.
Will Apple’s Vision Pro be a design success?
As Apple says its new release “marks the beginning of a new era for computing”, we asked experts the significance of this wearable “spatial computer” and the technology it offers.
Studiographica preserves the legacy of shuttered design agencies
Paul Bailey explains how the initial roster of design agencies whose records he was looking to preserve is already expanding into a wider archival project.
London Design Biennale 2023 questions role of pavilions
The biennale addresses the global inequalities design is part of with international, cross-border and interdisciplinary exhibits responding to the theme of collaboration.
Things to do in June: the best design events happening this month
Our picks this month include a festival in Birmingham, the fourth London Design Biennale, a book on the history of dyes and a digital experience celebrating the Minimoog.
Templo designs identity for British Pavilion inspired by diasporic rituals
For the British Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Templo has crafted an identity referencing celestial light and featuring “portals” that invite audiences into the pavilion.
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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.
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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.