The Design Archives has over 20 collections about mid-20thC design. For @explorearchive #EYAConnections explore some of the connections among our collections. This article about artist, designer, curator & collector Barbara Jones (1912-1978) also includes a feature on Natasha Kroll. BJO/6/12 1/x

The portal for submissions for our 2026 Conference (Glasgow 5-7 Aug) closes this Friday. Our theme "Authenticity" has never been more relevant. Find all the details and how to submit here openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site/call-for-pap...

Olympiade München 1972 Munich Olympics 1972 Design led by Otl Aicher and his team Poster from the collection of FHK Henrion.

The DHS is looking to appoint an Inclusion Officer. This is a new Trustee role which has been created to ensure that the best practices of inclusion, equity, and diversity are enacted across the Society. If this sounds like you, find out more: buff.ly/L5Aqqrl

One week to go to our deadline for submissions for our 2026 conference. The portal closes on 13 February. Find out more about our theme - authenticity - and how to submit here: openingdoors-ara2026.eventsair.site/call-for-pap...

On display at V&A East, a selection of @designcouncil.bsky.social award winning designs including; the Ekco Gold Seal Superbath by Ekco Plastics Ltd, 1958, DCA/30/7/1958/4/1, the Ease-e-load trolly, 1960, DCA/30/7/1969/4/1, & the atomic physics teaching aid by Teltron Ltd, 1971, DCA/30/7/1971/1/1

Today we launch new AI guidelines to help galleries, libraries, archives and museums prepare for the future - read more here: www.archives.org.uk/news/new-ai-...

Are you a community group, museum, library, gallery or archive looking to test concepts, build partnerships, or pilot activities? Apply for a Seed Corn Grant from the ‘Spaces, Places and Belonging’ Community Hub by Friday 17 April: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... (1/2)

The @ads-update.bsky.social Archeology Data service (ads) are looking to recruit a Digital Archives Assistant. jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/digi... #digipres #digipresnorth #archivejobs

Marketing & Filming Coordinator Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom Salary: £29,064 – £31,022 Brighton & Hove Museums is looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing & Filming Coordinator to join our busy team. If you love culturejobs.org/job/marketin...

Design, February 1956. Cover by K. Garland.

In the first Provocative Objects blog of 2026, Anneke Coppoolse, Assistant Professor in the Department of Visual Communication Design at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea, examines stranded marine waste as revealing design decisions and material economies. Read it here: buff.ly/15S4Pvf

Margate by train Designed by Edward Pond ICOGRADA / the ICoD archive ICO/3/14/167

Want to help preserve the county's history? We're recruiting an Archives and Local Studies Senior Officer to our team! Head to the link below for more information. jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/job_detail/3...

James Gardner was one of Britain’s foremost exhibition designers who was commissioned to work on commercial, public and museum projects around the world. Here, some of his designs for the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, 1993. museumoftolerance.com

📣 We're #hiring: #DigitalArchivist Libraries don’t just preserve the past, they safeguard the digital present; the NLI is delighted to be accepting applications for the position of Digital Archivist. 🖥️ ⭐ Info & apply: www.nli.ie/about-us/wor... 📆 #Apply by: 13 February 2026 at 3pm

Remember that the Call for Papers for our 2026 annual conference ‘Design in an Age of Uncertainty’ closes next week! Find out how to submit your proposal here: buff.ly/kkePXYX

This useful Webinar is happening tomorrow, Registration is Free and all are Welcome! tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers #historicalnewspapers

Artist duo, Athen & Nina, were commissioned by BFI Screencraft and supported by @womensscreenwork.bsky.social to respond to Bend It Like Beckham materials in the Gurinder Chadha Collection. If near Southbank, do take a look at their installation. Until 1st Feb. whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/defau...

Timeline of the World Design Organization's @wdo.org Congresses and General Assemblies from 1959 through today, including original material from the ICSID/WDO archive. wdo.org/programmes/w... And explore the ICSID/WDO archive catalogue on the ArchivesHub here archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/designarchiv...

🕵️ TOMORROW! Crack open the case as newly liberated books, films & music enter the #publicdomain. From Betty Boop & Pluto’s debut to “Georgia on My Mind," join us for clips & conversation with artists, librarians & scholars. 📅 Weds Jan 21 🕙 10:00 AM PT 📍VIRTUAL 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/the-case-o...

J Lyons were known for their Corner House & Maison Lyons tea rooms which originated in the late 19thC. In the 1950s they introduced a new range of restaurants which HA Rothholz designed material for, including this menu for the restaurant Grill & Cheese. RHZ/1/1/26 #NationalCheeseLoversDay

Looking After the Archivist: Reducing Risks of Secondary Trauma This talk explores trauma in archives and records work and highlights trauma-informed approaches institutions can adopt to better support staff. Book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/looking-af...

A James Gardner illustration for the SEARCH Scientific Exhibition at the Geological Museum in London, 1972 for #bluemonday. LJG/2/30/2/3

For the love of books, please don't put clear sleeves on your books' dust jackets without wiping off the dust and the sticker residue 😩 Wipe the book gently with 70% rubbing alcohol if the cover is glossy, or dust thoroughly if it has a papery finish. Otherwise you're basically begging for foxing.

It’s back!!!

Come & work with me! Senior Archivist (Military Records Project) at The National Archives (UK). £39.5k pa. Apply by Sunday 25 January. #ArchivesJobs www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...

Wonderful to see the exhibition displays from History of Art & Design BA students. 'European Tattoo History' features material from the Barbara Jones archive while material from the FHK Henrion, De Majo & @designcouncil.bsky.social archives are featured in the second display about smoking culture.

A Bluesky challenge! We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500? go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw

Records & Archive Assistant Location: LS27 7JQ, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 (pro rata £15,349.80 - £15,593.40) The West Yorkshire Archive Service is currently looking to recruit a part time Archive Assistant to work thre culturejobs.org/job/records-...

If you're looking for #history networks on BlueSky in 2026, our Starter Pack - recently updated - has details of 150 leading societies, organisations and groups active in the UK and Ireland bit.ly/4ptl0On #Skystorians

Historic Environment Scotland are hosting 4 free online events all about 'Making the Case for Archives and Libraries'. Each running on Monday lunchtime from 19th Jan to 9th Feb, and lasting an hour. Click the link below for more info and to book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/cc/making-th...

Design, January 1956 Cover designed by K. Garland @designcouncil.bsky.social Archive

Archives Hub's latest feature is by University of #Brighton @designarchives.bsky.social, who've just launched the new catalogue of the Archive William Maks (Willy) de Majo, one of the émigré designers’ archives held at Brighton blog.archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/2025/10/31/t... #GraphicDesign #Archives

The Design Archives will be closed from 24 Dec-4 Jan & from 5-16 Jan we will be running a reduced service while we conduct some collection audits. We wish you all Happy Holidays & Happy New Year. 'Greetings for Christmas' Designed by Negus & Negus ICOGRADA / The ICoD archive ICO/3/14/109

When Saving Becomes Loss - Archival Memory in the Digital Age. National Archives UK. 📜 #AnnualDigitalLecture youtu.be/aWWrrhrIdYk?...

Season's Greetings from Lipson-Jacob Associates Designer: Stan Brod ICOGRADA / theICoD archive ICO/3/32/72 @arascot.bsky.social #ArchiveAdventCalendar #ChristmasColours

We’re excited to share our new main catalogue, making it easier for you to find and request the majority of our published collection. We’ve also launched an interim version of our Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Find out how to start searching and requesting on our website bit.ly/BLNewCatalogues

Hooray! The British Library has just released a beta version of its rebuilt Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue: searcharchives.bl.uk 2,619 hits for 'petition' in Western Manuscripts, texts in English, in case you're curious. 🗃️

Introducing thematic foci of the 2026 DHS Annual Conference ⚡️Design in an Age of Uncertainty ⚡️ 3. Ecology and Responsibility ♻️ The Call for Papers is officially open 📣 Find out more: buff.ly/XXu0w0L Deadline? 1st of February 2026 ⏳ #designuncertain #callforpapers #dhsconference

#ChristmasCards from the Willy de Majo archive including cards from Theo Crosby, Robin & Lucienne Day, Beverly Pick, and cards designed by De Majo himself. WDM/7/2/1 @arascot.bsky.social #Archiveadventcalendar Explore de Majo's archive on the ArchivesHub here: archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/designarchiv...

Applications are open for our Resilience Grants funding programme! Our Resilience Grants, worth up to £20,000, support archives to respond to change and develop sustainable solutions to any challenges they face. Apply by Wednesday 21 January 2026: nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

All Set For Christmas Table settings by Housewife, Ideal Home, Good Housekeeping, Woman, presented by the Design Centre @designcouncil.bsky.social archive DCA/10/1/93 Features 'Oriana' cutlery by Robert Welch Designs, 1957 @arascot.bsky.social #archiveadventcalendar #FestiveFood

#CfP Call for Papers Organised by Global History and Culture Centre, University of Warwick: Between Thompson and the Global: Reflections on Labour History Today Workshop: 26-27 June 2026, University of Warwick Deadline for abstracts: 30 January 2026 Submit to [email protected]

One week to our webinar on 15 December on "Technical Writing in the Humanities: a facilitated writing sprint" in collaboration with the Programming Historian @proghist.bsky.social. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/diskah-web... #DigitalHumanities #DigitalMethods

Salon du Cadeau 25 Nov - 4 Dec Les Halles Courtrai Designer: Boudewijn Delaere, VVG Icograda / theICoD Archive ICO/3/3/41 @arascot.bsky.social #ArchiveAdventCalendar #boxesandbows

Calling all Interpretation Consultants! Our members Birse Community Trust are out to tender for a Digital Interpretation Consultant for their exciting Ballogie Souter's (shoemaker's) shop project. You can find the full details on our website. heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/ #HeritageJobs

Next Wednesday, we make our final Visit of 2025 to historians @lshtm.bsky.social and @ioe.bsky.social. Our focus is on working as a historian outside 'traditional' history departments - something that's increasingly common. The RHS welcomes historians to join us, wherever they work bit.ly/3KBcnTy

Hinter dem Regenbogen Horst Kleineidam Staatsschauspiel Dresden Uraufführung Behind the Rainbow Horst Kleineidam State Theatre Dresden Premiere Icograda / theICoD Archive ICO/3/13/99 #EYAMedieval #ExploreYourArchive @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social