Fish and tips

After all nationalities represented here at Figtree were left despondent in the wake the World Cup, a double-whammy of luck peered around the Figtree door. Firstly, acclaimed Design Week editor and design-world royalty, Lynda Relph-Knight joined us for Figlunch. And secondly, fish pie was on the menu, one of our favourites.

After we all tucked into a hearty spread, Lynda spoke to us about how she feels the design industry has changed in her 21 year role as editor of Design Week, and where she sees the industry and Design Week going in the future. Hot topics were a return to craft and hand-drawn illustration, which was reflected in this years' Design Week Awards.

Lynda also spoke of what she has witnessed in the economic downturn, and the positive and negative consequences resulting from this. Positives being the emergence of start-up businesses in recent months, and the importance of the digital and interactive world in all aspects of the design industry.

All interesting stuff, and thanks to Lynda for talking to us.