It’s here: the second edition of The Design History Reader! Thanks to co-editor Rebecca Houze & the staff at Bloomsbury, to readers of the 1st edition who made a 2nd possible, and to the authors whose work is showcased here. Available to preorder now! #designhistory #newbook #design #celebrate

The latest volume in our Studies in Design and Material Culture series, looking at the business of fashion in the wake of fascism #designhistory #fashionhistory

Our next major exhibition, Garden Futures: Designing with Nature, has been included in @thetimes.com best exhibitions for 2025 📣 Opening 17 May, this exhibition explores the important role gardens play in all our lives and how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future 🌿 Read:

NEW in Explorations! Our first-ever Explorations piece has been published online and is available to read. Maya Ober uses archival ethnography and feminist approaches [to unveil] hidden dimensions of admission practices at the Ulm School of Design. Read now at https://buff.ly/3VAhBBh

NEW advance article! Critical Ethics for Communicating Indigenous Craft Practices by Teal Triggs, Celia Matsunaga, and Matt Lewis. Read now at https://buff.ly/4frVq7e

Applications are open for the DHS Research Access Grant (Student and Established Academics). Visit our website for eligibility criteria and details on how to apply: https://buff.ly/3BEZfbo

In our next Provocative Objects blog, Abbie Vickress, PhD student at Central Saint Martins, explores the sustainability of tortoiseshell as design material https://buff.ly/3w8MCyL