After covering the Skoda Epiq recently, we're back with a review of the Skoda Peaq. A massive 7-seat electric SUV — does it balance presence with utility? Read all about it: www.designweek.co.uk/design-revie...
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The most-quoted study in advertising has a second half that almost nobody reads. In our latest op-ed, Cat How explains why our industry rewards the wrong half of the job—and why 2026 has finally made that expensive. Link: www.designweek.co.uk/originality-...
How do you brand a historic landmark built by a legendary architect? We love how Greenspace crafted the stunning new identity for Philip Webb’s One Palace Green, flawlessly blending architectural lineage with modern luxury. Link: www.designweek.co.uk/greenspace-c...
As generative AI splits design workflows into layered, derived, and sourceless production modes, Paul Melcher posits that the industry’s traditional reliance on the single source file is fracturing and explores how design ops must adapt. Read our latest op-ed: www.designweek.co.uk/whats-your-s...
Sunderland's new Culture House is the ultimate community "living room"! 🏡 We're loving Studio Blackburn’s warm, inclusive visual identity that invites everyone to explore, create, and connect in this beautiful space. Read all about it: www.designweek.co.uk/studio-black...
In our latest review, David Coveney carries out a design oriented breakdown of Skoda's excellent new Epiq - a small to medium car with a well thought out if sober exterior coupled with a thoroughly pleasant interior. Full review: www.designweek.co.uk/design-revie...
AREA 17 has designed and built a new digital identity and e-commerce platform for Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, balancing centuries of Florentine history with a gradual discovery shopping experience. Full story: www.designweek.co.uk/area-17-craf...
What happens when you mix 90s nostalgia, pixel art, and skater Manny Santiago? 🛹 You get FLUORO’s incredibly fun, lo-fi brand world for R.A.D.'s debut shoe! Explore the vibrant details below! 👇 www.designweek.co.uk/fluoro-craft...
Craving a little design magic today? 🌟 Dive into how Macaulay Sinclair beautifully infused Dishoom Leeds with the breathtaking charm of 1950s Bombay Art Deco! Take a closer look: www.designweek.co.uk/how-macaulay...
In our latest op-ed, Mirella Arapian, founder of brand studio MEK, illustrates with a case study how reducing digital clutter and treating energy consumption as a creative constraint can prove to be vital for the future of web design. Link: www.designweek.co.uk/no-fonts-on-...
Protein bar brand Misfits has unveiled a refreshed global packaging system created alongside agency Interact Brands, embracing a modern candy aesthetic across its portfolio in the UK and US. Full story: www.designweek.co.uk/misfits-part...
Does Apple’s new iPhone Duo offer anything new? Check out our quick review: www.designweek.co.uk/does-apples-...
Rebranding a 272-year-old institution is no easy feat, but Baby Teeth nailed it! ✨ The Royal Society of Arts’ new identity beautifully mines its own archives, with a launch film starring true insider Dame Judi Dench. Explore the design: www.designweek.co.uk/baby-teeth-r...
While rival manufacturers race to digitise workflows with virtual reality and rapid computer modeling, the Japanese carmaker is doubling down on clay sculpting, traditional craft, and a stubborn refusal to put speed before form. Read our interview with them: www.designweek.co.uk/how-mazda-re...
Pentagram crafted twin identities for Doha Design District's "Mada and Sada" platforms. The inspiring takeaway? Truly great branding captures the magic of the creative process itself — from the first messy idea to the final public echo. Explore the design: www.designweek.co.uk/pentagram-cr...
The small, budget conscious Skoda Epiq design review reveals a car that is comfortable in almost any setting it might find itself in. A smart, comfortable and brisk car to fulfil most jobs sent its way. David Coveney explores whether it met its brief. www.designweek.co.uk/design-revie...
code.org/ is evolving into CodeAI! 🎨✨ Public Address crafted a fresh, human-centered rebrand that skips the usual AI clichés to make tech education feel welcoming and accessible for every student. Read all about this brand shift: www.designweek.co.uk/public-addre...
In our latest op-ed, creative influence moves beyond traditional Western capitals as Tátil Design’s Ricardo Bezerra argues that true design innovation lies in embracing authentic cultural origins rather than chasing fleeting trends. Read here: www.designweek.co.uk/beyond-brazi...
Higher education branding got a gorgeous, organic refresh! ✨ RBL’s beautiful rebrand for the University of East Anglia centers around a brilliant new ethos: "Original by Nature." Take a peek at this brilliant rebrand here: www.designweek.co.uk/rbl-rebrands...
In The Echo, Swedish creative director Erik Herrström makes a compelling case for abandoning algorithmic moodboards in favour of subcultural listening, strategic anchors, and long-term brand equity. Read our full review: www.designweek.co.uk/erik-herrstr...
From tech giants embracing luxury retail to fintechs taking cues from hospitality, Dalziel & Pow strategist Rowena Rowland examines why breaking category rules is key to building a distinctive brand in our latest op-ed. Link: www.designweek.co.uk/brand-rebell...
From Lego cathedrals to moon jars rising out of water, Homo Faber 2026 returned to San Giorgio Maggiore with 'An Island of Light' - a striking showcase of global craft, human skill, and tactile beauty. Read our breakdown: www.designweek.co.uk/highlights-f...
Three generations of family history, beautifully designed into one space! 🍝✨ Faber & Co designed the new Rossella Muswell Hill, blending retro Italian warmth with modern neighborhood charm. Read the full story: www.designweek.co.uk/faber-layers...
Great design isn't just about what you add—it’s about what you take away! 🗺️ Design agency Maynard recently partnered with Canterbury to declutter the historic city with a brilliant, heritage-inspired wayfinding system. Full story: www.designweek.co.uk/maynard-decl...
Apple have released a new folding phone. We have absolutely nothing new to offer compared to the fifteen thousand other outlets covering its release, and we have the same images, but we do have some opinions and answers to your most searching questions here: www.designweek.co.uk/does-apples-...
From iconic album covers to five decades of brilliant design! ✨ A new London Design Festival exhibition is celebrating the incredible career of George Hardie. Read all about it: www.designweek.co.uk/george-hardi...
Sustainability is most powerful when it’s easy to understand and beautiful to experience! 🌱 Agency forpeople recently partnered with Arc’teryx to design the identity for System 0, a groundbreaking new circularity platform. Check out the full story: www.designweek.co.uk/forpeople-de...
The UK design economy has expanded by 40% to £136.7bn as a major shift towards in-house design roles and regional growth reshapes the industry, according to flagship research from the Design Council. Find out more at www.designweek.co.uk/design-secto...
Food processing powerhouse Foodera Technologies unveiled a stunning new brand identity crafted by the brilliant team at Dragon Rouge. See how they are elevating food tech with a vibrant new strategy and name here: www.designweek.co.uk/dragon-rouge...
Canva and Affinity global creative director for brand experience Tom Carey takes a look at the design of football kits and why it's become such a hot button topic in recent years. Read here: www.designweek.co.uk/shirt-storm-...