FCB Lisbon and Penguin Books scoop top design prize at Cannes
As Cannes Lions 2022 comes to a close, we look at the winners of the top design prizes, including the first ever win for a Portuguese studio.
Seaweed farm and wearable furniture showcased at Design Researchers in Residence
This year the designers in residence at the Design Museum were tasked with tackling climate change through their research-based projects.
Meet the graduates: Birmingham City University’s James Lunn
As part of our coverage of 2022’s graduate season, we’re talking with a selection of graduates from around the UK about their work, practice and future plans.
The 2022 Design Week graduate show guide
This year many graduate shows are returning as hybrid events, offering digital and in-person showcases – here is our guide to what’s on offer.
Diversity versus inclusivity: do we understand the differences?
Design experts met at Clerkenwell Design Week to look at the nuances of diversity and inclusion, how to embrace them and why they make business sense.
Design, Climate, Action: education is exploring new ways to teach sustainability
Leaders in design education are teaching a new generation how to think like sustainability innovators rather than designers.
Everything designers need to know about mentorships
We speak to both mentors and mentees to find out what benefits mentorship programmes offer, and how to get the best out of them.
Design events to catch in December
As the year draws to a close, here is our pick of festive and not-so-festive design events that are not to be missed in December.
Design for Planet: Design Council to offer designers tools as part of climate strategy
With the Design Council’s flagship festival dedicated to fighting climate change wrapping up last week, we speak to CEO Minnie Moll about next steps.
Design events to catch in November
A mix of in-person and online events are planned for November, keeping you inspired and up-to-speed with everything from sustainability to commercial interiors.
Design events to catch in October
A mixture of in-person and online events are slated for this month, covering topics like craft, innovation, furniture and sustainability.
London Design Festival 2021 – talks guide
From the circular economy to human centred design, these are the talks that are not to be missed at this year’s festival.
From dinosaurs to the internet: a history of football club crests
A new book from designer Martyn Routledge illustrates more than 100 football club badges and shows how they tell the story of the history of Britain.
Design events to check out in September
As we approach autumn, September brings with it several not-to-be-missed design events, including the 19th edition of London Design Festival.
Number studying A-Level art and design returns to pre-pandemic level
It marks the first rise in numbers since 2017, however UCAS results show a decrease in the number of students placed on related undergraduate courses.
Upcoming design books to look out for
Spotlighting marginalised women designers, “heads on” design solutions to environmental issues and more – these are the anticipated design books we think you should read.
Meet the graduates: Nottingham Trent University’s Kavya Jain
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the country to talk about their work, practice and future
Funding cuts for arts universities to go ahead, OfS confirms
Proposals to slash a specific funding stream directed at high-cost subjects like art, design and music in half were announced earlier this year.
Meet the graduates: the Royal College of Art’s Christian Pugsley
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the UK to talk about their work, practice and future
Meet the graduates: University of the West of England’s Sophie Pitt
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the UK to talk about their work, practice and future
UCAS reports rise in number of applications to study art and design at uni
“Record numbers” of students have applied to university this year, revealing the “clear demand” for undergraduate study according to UCAS’ chief executive.
University design courses stage fightback against proposed funding cuts
University leaders are urging the government to recognise how an arts and creative education can help close a skills shortages gap and contribute to the economy but stress it must
Meet the graduates: Central Saint Martins’ Luis Undritz
As part of our coverage of 2021’s graduate season, we’re spending five minutes with a selection of graduates from around the UK to talk about their work, practice and future
James Dyson Foundation launches teacher’s guide to educate kids on air pollution
Engineering Solutions: Air Pollution is informed by the company’s work in the sector, and is intended to complement existing science, design and technology curriculums.