Design Week
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Studio Anorak has launched a new book that seeks to celebrate the experiences and lives of people with ADHD. Stories That Never Stand Still, created in collaboration with the ADHD Foundation, is a collection of educational articles, advice pieces and personal accounts that have been curated in a bid to “cut through” the misinformation and confusion that often surrounds the condition.
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Barber Design
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
This month we’re taking a look at the different elements that combine to make a great coffee shop design and what independents can do to take on the larger coffee chain brands. Last year saw a sharp slow down in growth for the larger branded coffee chains. Having previously grown 8.7% year-on-year it was perhaps obvious that some of the larger coffee chains would not be able to such rapid growth forever, in what has become a rather crowded marketplace.
Elmwood Timber
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
. Retail stores may seem like fairly simple, straightforward jobs, but they’re often more complicated than residential or commercial office designs. Retail spaces have very specific needs because they’re interacted with by the public on a frequent basis. Therefore, everything from the layout of the space to the materials used needs to make it easier for customers to navigate and shop as well as for the space to gain as much brand recognition as possible. .
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
“New York is an entity unto itself,” Jesse Reed tells Design Week. He’s specifically talking about the graphic design scene in the densely populated US city, which around 8m people call home. “On the West Coast, which is more entertainment based, there’s effect and depth and texture. Here’s more sleek, black and white.
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Firefly Store Solutions
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Displaying merchandise in your store takes more thought than one would assume. From choosing the right rack to deciding which new trendy boot or sandal gets to sit in the window display, there are dozens of small details that need proper attention before execution. Regardless of the season, shoppers are always looking for new shoes, whether it’s for work, exercise, leisure or a night out on the town.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Earlier this month, South Korean product designer Jiheon Song unveiled a new concept design: the Slip Wash. At first glance, the silver washing machine looks like a futuristic update on a common household appliance. But close up, it’s a solution to a problem faced by hundreds of thousands of people in their daily life. Slip Wash was designed as an accessible washing machine for wheelchair users.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Creator-led audio platform Mixcloud has launched a new identity as it celebrates its tenth anniversary and looks to the future. The project, which was led by London-based design consultancy Output Studio, aims to support the service in its renewed mission to get music fans directly supporting music creators. Moving forward, the service says this will be done through a more fan-funded, Patreon-style model, rather than through traditional “algorithm-heavy” streaming. “The connect
Design Week
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
The last ten years have seen a near-universal sea change in attitudes toward plastic. Once considered the revolutionary “material of a thousand uses”, now designers and scientists alike are scrambling to find more eco-friendly alternatives. But while new developments are being made, such as Lucy Hughes’ award-winning MarinaTex , or Robert Johnson’s waste fat-based material , the question remains: what do we do with all the plastic we’ve already got?
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Design Week
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
The V&A Museum of Childhood has unveiled its vision for the future as it prepares for a £13 million redevelopment project beginning in the Spring. With the announcement, three new permanent gallery spaces have been confirmed and the building’s hotly anticipated architectural plans have been revealed. Aiming to re-centre itself “at the heart of the V&A”, the museum’s updated programme will include interactive galleries, multisensory environments and contributi
Design Week
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Salone del Mobile returns for its 59th year in April 2020. The annual festival, which takes place in Milan, showcases design from various sectors to an international audience. This year, there’s a focus on the home – particularly kitchens and bathrooms – as a meeting point of craft, aesthetics and technology. At a conference previewing this year’s festival, the festival’s president, Claudio Luti (also Kartell’s CEO) said that the 2020 themes would look to the
Design Week
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
The results of the 2019/2020 Illustrator’s Survey have been released, this year demonstrating a continued financial strain on the profession. The annual survey, conducted by Ben The Illustrator, seeks to provide a snapshot of the industry for those working within it. This year’s results build on previous years, suggesting money and fees sit at the top of illustrator’s worries.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Kate Dawkins We’re thrilled to announce our first wave of judges who will form part of the biggest ever independent judging panel for the Design Week Awards, which is set up to ensure that we can draw on expertise from all design sectors. FutureBrand executive creative director Marie-Thérèse Cassidy. BAFTA award winning designer and creative director Kate Dawkins – known for her event and exhibition design – will join us as a judge for the first time having also scoop
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Salone del Mobile returns for its 59th year in April 2020. The annual festival, which takes place in Milan, showcases design from various sectors to an international audience. This year, there’s a focus on the home – particularly kitchens and bathrooms – as a meeting point of craft, aesthetics and technology. At a conference previewing this year’s festival, the festival’s president, Claudio Luti (also Kartell’s CEO) said that the 2020 themes would look to the
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