Join us on 23 April for ‘On Indie Publishing: How Are Skateboarding Stories Shared?’ 🛹

Join us for an evening of conversation a conversation about the creative world of skateboarding storytelling across printed and digital media.

Book now: bit.ly/4aNuhd7

We are excited to announce that the Design Museum has been granted Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status, becoming the first independent museum to be awarded the recognition 🎉

Achieving IRO accreditation reflects how the museum has built its capacity as a centre of…

#DesignDestinations | One of London’s busiest tube stations is home to a colourful display of mosaics, sure to brighten up your commute 🚇

Designed by Scottish pop artist Eduardo Paolozzi, the dazzling panels of tiles at Tottenham Court Road station are one of the most famous…

🔭 LAUNCHING SOON 🔭

From #FutureObservatory – our national research programme for design and the green transition – comes the Future Observatory Journal – a brand new digital publication exploring design, ecology and futures.

Sign up to the Future Observatory newsletter to…

A few of your snaps from inside our brand new Enzo Mari exhibition 📸

This unmissable retrospective is curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist with Francesca Giacomelli and spans Mari’s 60-year career, bringing together hundreds of his projects, ranging from furniture to graphic design.

It's now…

We are pleased to announce that our Environmental Impact Toolkit for reducing the environmental impact of exhibitions has now been translated into all 6 UN languages 👏

The toolkit was launched last year, with the intention that it was shared and used across the wider museum…

There are few buildings as famous as the Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon 🤍

Born #onthisday in 1918, the Danish architect who was unknown at the time won a 1957 international design competition for Australia's new arts and culture building, a few simple sketches…

We're pleased to share 'Tips from Kids' - an audio programme curated by students from Kingston University's MA Curating Contemporary Design programme which explores the free exhibition of our permanent collection, Designer Maker User 🤩

Tips from Kids explores the exhibition through…

Are you aged 14 – 25 and curious about fashion design? Join us on 21 April for Ardagh Young Creatives x Stephy Fung ✨

Come along to learn how to craft a garment using 3D technologies with the fashion designer and digital artist.

Book now: bit.ly/4atIj3A

Remembering Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce who has died at the age of 84.

Born in La Spezia in 1939, Pesce was a pioneer of the Radical Design movement, unafraid to experiment with materials and colour.

His multidisciplinary work has been the subject of numerous…

We want know… which design elements or styles give you the most joy, and why?

Let us know in the comments!

📸 Clover chairs designed by Ron Arad for Driade in 2006

Join us on 11 April for a Digital Illustration workshop for 11 to 14 year olds 💻

Learn how to collage to create hybrid characters and settings inspired by museum objects, with illustrator and animator Lauren Veevers.

Book now: bit.ly/49ckKLE

Celebrating Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner, who was born #onthisday in 1914 🪑

The Wishbone (CH24) is one of his most famous pieces. Designed in 1950, it features a combined back and armrest made from oak and has a Y-shaped backrest which is how it got its name.

#DesignOfTheWeek | The Blow Inflatable Armchair is an iconic example of 1960s pop design 💛

Created by designers Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi in 1967, this was the first mass-produced inflatable chair, it was made to be affordable and fun.

Join us on 9 April for Enzo Mari Lino Printing for 11 to 14 year olds 🎨

In this hands-on workshop, learn how to create a concertina book using lino print techniques, inspired by the work and ethos of the Italian designer.

Book now: bit.ly/4aqG1SB

Happy Easter from all of us at the Design Museum! Here are some egg-cellent chocolate packaging designs from 1993, courtesy of the Sainsbury Archive 🍫

What is your favourite Easter treat?

📸 © The Sainsbury Archive

Join us on 11 April for a Digital Illustration workshop for 11 to 14 year olds 💻

Learn how to collage photographs and digital drawings to create characters and settings inspired by museum objects with illustrator and animator Lauren Veevers.

Book now: bit.ly/49ckKLE

#ShopSaturday | The range for our Enzo Mari exhibition is here 🍎

Featuring prints, homeware, books and more, the range also includes limited editions and museum exclusives.

Tap to the link to shop - bit.ly/3Q3dMm3

#EnzoMariExhibition

🍎 NOW OPEN 🍐

Enzo Mari curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist with Francesca Giacomelli is now open.

This retrospective celebrates the life of one of the greatest Italian designers of the 20th century, bringing together hundreds of his projects.

Book your tickets - bit.ly/49LwyWc