Design history

Stories about the ideas, objects and visual movements that have shaped design.

Liberty London: The Freedom of Design Heritage

26th August 2026

A brand I have kind of grown up with and always loved is Liberty London. Visits there as a teen felt so … [Read more]

Stormtrooper-style character sitting in a retro diner with an ice cream sundae in the painting Ice, Ice, Baby

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream

25th June 2026

Collection of cream faux-fur Gropius CS1 chairs arranged against a pale background

So Fluffy

10th January 2025

Two views of the Renault R17 electric restomod by Ora Ïto

Renault R17: a Retro-Futuristic Electric Restomod

20th September 2024

Collage of product designs by Kenneth Grange

Kenneth Grange: a British Design Legend

19th August 2024

Collage of vintage pasta advertising posters and graphic design

Pasta and Design: From Vintage Posters to 3D Printing

26th July 2024

Collection of vintage stationery packaging, including Sellotape, Scotch Magic Tape, staples and paper fasteners

Vintage Stationery Packaging

11th July 2024

Display at the Museum of Brands in London

Museum of Brands: Packaging, Memory and Design

21st June 2024

Restored classical interior at VH Residence in Bruges by Simon de Burbure Architects

Modern Classical in Bruges: Restoring a 16th-Century Home

18th April 2024

2019 Pickle Calendar featuring hand-drawn vintage British food packaging illustrations

2019 Pickle Calendar

19th December 2018

Pencil Illustration