If we can find a way to start enjoying it again, that’s going to breed better work. And it will be felt right across the ...

It’s Christmas time, there’s no need to be afraid,” Band Aid explained in 1984 (and then again in 1989, 2004, 2014 and 2024).

What a privilege it is for journalists in this discipline, that we are constantly reminded of the power of good design to ...

Graven’s Janice Kirkpatrick believes we need to educate an army of professional designers to imagine and make the future. This piece is part of our 25 ideas for 2025 series – check out the whole set ...

Although not religious himself, Edward Milton loves visiting religious buildings for design inspiration. “The level of craft ...

Design Week editor Rob Alderson wants designers to speak out and not shy away from strong opinions to help the industry move ...

As more and more organisations publish annual predictions for the year ahead, are they a useful design tool, or a distraction? ‘Tis the season for trend reports. From dedicated trend forecasters to ...

The Design Council’s Minnie Moll says designers need to step up the battle against climate change by challenging briefs, asking tough questions and elevating their green design skills. This piece is ...

Designhouse CEO Lavinia Culverhouse thinks all design agencies with a turnover of £1million or more should be mandated to offer at least one apprenticeship or internship per year. This piece is part ...

1. What would your monograph be called? People, Print, Pattern, Place…Repeat. 2. What recent design work made you a bit jealous? The brilliant simplicity of Thomas Heatherwick’s Humanise campaign. 3.

Blacksheep’s Toni Black wants to build teams that people are proud to be part of, and which also create better outcomes for clients. This piece is part of our 25 ideas for 2025 series – check out the ...