The original Walkman played cassette tapes, but Sony have created Walkman CD and MP3 players since. The Walkman was first created because Sony co-founder Masaru Ibuka wanted to be able to listen to ...

The world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form from architecture and fashion to graphics, product and industrial design. Design Museum Members enjoy free unlimited entry to ...

The biro is used by millions people every single day, but how much do you know about this overlooked piece of design? Released in 1950 by French company Bic, the Bic pen (officially named Bic Cristal) ...

The Design Museum is one of London’s most iconic venues, offering a unique collection of contemporary spaces perfect for hosting both corporate and private events, filming and brand activations. Our ...

Find out more about the area at Discover South Kensington. The museum is located at 224-238 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 6AG, on the corner of Earl's Court Road and Kensington High ...

An overview of exhibitions at the Design Museum since 1989.

The museum is always looking for bright and passionate people to join our teams and help us build the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design. For all the latest job vacancies at the ...

If you’ve been to a cafe you’ve probably sat on it. Let’s take a closer look at the design of what many consider to be the world’s most popular chair. German cabinetmaker Michael Thonet dreamt about ...

In the early 80s, Italian designer and architect Ettore Sottsass founded Memphis, a group of artists and designers who became known for their bright and bold furniture design. Although many people ...

A free exhibition introducing part of our collection, looking at the development of modern design through these three interconnected roles. Explore the free display to discover some of the designers ...