Lobbying platform for UK fashion industry launches to influence Brexit negotiations
A new lobbying body called Fashion Roundtable has been formed to try to influence the UK government during Brexit talks. More
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Creative careers seen as "worse than drug dealing or prostitution" says Peter Bazalgette
The UK government should fund the development of creative clusters around the country to make the creative industries less London-centric, less white and less middle class, according to an independent review of the sector conducted by TV executive Peter Bazalgette. More
Sarah Douglas appointed editor of Wallpaper* magazine
Sarah Douglas has replaced Tony Chambers at the helm of British design magazine Wallpaper*, making her the first female editor in the publication's 21-year history. More
US architects see salaries rise as economy strengthens
Business is booming for American architecture firms, who say staff salaries are going up as workloads increase and the country's economy makes progress, following a report released by the AIA. More
UK government calls for industry input on post-Brexit immigration system
Design bodies are consulting their members on what the UK's immigration policy should look like post-Brexit, after the government invited business sectors to submit their views on the subject. More
"Don't spend money you don't have" and "don't be afraid to be an asshole," architects advised
Getting paid on time, finding time to have children and dealing with long-hours culture were among topics discussed by executives from BIG, Zaha Hadid Architects and Design Haus Liberty at a business talk hosted by Dezeen in London last month. More
"Trendiest store in the world" Colette to close after 20 years
World-renowned Paris boutique Colette has announced it will close at the end of the year, to be replaced by a new branch of global brand Saint Laurent. More
Silicon Valley company Jawbone goes into liquidation
Jawbone, the technology company steered by designer Yves Behar, has gone into liquidation, and its assets are reportedly being funnelled into a new health startup. More
Architizer's product database gains investment from Bjarke Ingels, J Mayer H and more
US media company Architizer's online database for architectural products has received new financial backing from industry names including Bjarke Ingels and J Mayer H. More
IKEA could move more manufacturing to UK to avoid post-Brexit price hikes
IKEA is set to increase its production of furniture in the UK as a way to keep costs down following the country's decision to leave the European Union. More
David Chipperfield leaves Driade after just two years as artistic director
British architect David Chipperfield has stepped down from his position as artistic director at Italian furniture brand Driade, and has been replaced by a "creative committee". More
Casamania bought out by fellow Italian furniture brand Horm
The Italian-owned Horm Group has acquired 100 per cent of "young and fresh" furniture brand Casamania as it looks to expand in the contract market. More
James Dyson "enormously optimistic" about post-Brexit business
With the UK beginning its withdrawal process from the EU today, Brexit supporter James Dyson has said he is "enormously optimistic" about business prospects outside Europe. More
Sebastian Wrong returns to Established & Sons as design director
Sebastian Wrong has returned to the role of design director at Established & Sons, five years after leaving the company to focus on his own ventures. More
Moooi co-founder Casper Vissers buys into Minimalux
The Dutch design entrepreneur Casper Vissers has made his first significant business move since stepping down from Moooi almost two years ago, becoming an equal shareholder in British brand Minimalux. More
Bjarke Ingels launches "silo-shattering" BIG Engineering department
Bjarke Ingels' firm BIG has launched its own in-house engineering department to cater to increasingly technically ambitious projects. More
Tecno acquires majority stake in fellow Italian brand Zanotta
The consolidation of the Italian furniture industry continues with the announcement that Tecno has become a majority shareholder in Zanotta. More
William Knight appointed head of design for Art Dubai Group
100% design director William Knight is leaving his London post to head up Dubai Design Week. More
Zaha Hadid Architects' Beijing tower to feature world's largest atrium
Construction is well underway on a 207-metre skyscraper by Zaha Hadid Architects in Beijing, which will feature a huge twisting atrium that is expected to be the world's tallest. More
Design industry is 73 per cent white, finds AIGA survey
A survey of design industry demographics has found that almost three quarters of designers are white. More