Former V&A head Martin Roth dies aged 62
Museum director Martin Roth has passed away at the age of 62, prompting tributes from his former colleagues at the V&A. More about Former V&A head Martin Roth dies aged 62
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"Subversive, shocking and truly unique" artist and architect Vito Acconci dies
Vito Acconci, whose provocative works range from an artificial island to a performance that involved masturbation, has died aged 77. More about "Subversive, shocking and truly unique" artist and architect Vito Acconci dies
Pioneering designer Lella Vignelli dies aged 82
Italian designer Lella Vignelli, who together with husband Massimo formed the "first couple of modern design", has died aged 82. More about Pioneering designer Lella Vignelli dies aged 82
Mid-century modern designer Jens Risom dies aged 100
Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom – one of the first to introduce Scandinavian design to the US – has died aged 100. More about Mid-century modern designer Jens Risom dies aged 100
De Padova founder Maddalena de Padova dies aged 88
Maddalena de Padova, an Italian entrepreneur and founder of furniture company De Padova, has died aged 88. More about De Padova founder Maddalena de Padova dies aged 88
Fashion designer Richard Nicoll dies suddenly aged 39
British fashion designer Richard Nicoll has died aged 39 following a suspected heart attack. More about Fashion designer Richard Nicoll dies suddenly aged 39
Vancouver architect Bing Thom dies aged 75
Architect Bing Thom, designer of several major buildings in Vancouver, has died aged 75 following a brain aneurysm. More about Vancouver architect Bing Thom dies aged 75
"Hardly any British designers have had a style as instantly recognisable as David King"
Opinion: David King, who died in May at the age of 73, secured a place in British design history with album covers for The Who and Jimi Hendrix, the design of the Sunday Times Magazine, and his logo for the Anti-Nazi League. But his legacy is far richer for anyone interested in the political power of the media, says Owen Hatherley. More about "Hardly any British designers have had a style as instantly recognisable as David King"
Modernist architect Michael Manser dies aged 87
British architect Michael Manser, a pioneering Modernist and founder of the Manser Medal, has died aged 87. More about Modernist architect Michael Manser dies aged 87
"Prince was the Nike swoosh before Nike was" says musician's symbol designer
American musician Prince has died suddenly aged 57. By changing his name to a graphic symbol for a period, the artist elevated himself to icon status that would last a lifetime, according to the logo's designer. More about "Prince was the Nike swoosh before Nike was" says musician's symbol designer
Daniel Libeskind and Richard Rogers lead tributes to Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid 1950-2016: architects Daniel Libeskind and Richard Rogers are among those paying tribute to Zaha Hadid, after news broke today of her death at the age of 65. More about Daniel Libeskind and Richard Rogers lead tributes to Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid dies following a heart attack
Zaha Hadid 1950-2016: British architect Zaha Hadid has died aged 65, following a sudden heart attack. More about Zaha Hadid dies following a heart attack
IKEA's Billy bookcase designer Gillis Lundgren dies aged 86
Gillis Lundgren, who designed some of IKEA's most iconic products and was one of the furniture giant's first employees, has died at the age of 86. More about IKEA's Billy bookcase designer Gillis Lundgren dies aged 86
James Bond set designer Ken Adam dies aged 95
Academy Award-winning set designer Ken Adam, who created iconic backdrops for seven films in the James Bond franchise and Stanley Kubrick's Dr Strangelove, has died at the age of 95. More about James Bond set designer Ken Adam dies aged 95
"Radical and audacious" French architect Claude Parent dies aged 93
Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind, Jean Nouvel, Azzedine Alaïa and Wolf D Prix are among the architects and designers paying tribute to Claude Parent, creator of Oblique Architecture, who has died aged 93. More about "Radical and audacious" French architect Claude Parent dies aged 93
Lisbon Architecture Triennale curator Diogo Seixas Lopes dies aged 43
This year's Lisbon Architecture Triennale chief curator Diogo Seixas Lopes, who has been described as one of the most important thinkers on Portuguese architecture, has died. More about Lisbon Architecture Triennale curator Diogo Seixas Lopes dies aged 43
Czech architect and designer Bořek Šípek dies aged 66
Bořek Šípek, the Czech architect and designer known for his flamboyant glassware and furniture, has died in Prague aged 66. More about Czech architect and designer Bořek Šípek dies aged 66
Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins dies aged 48
Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins, who was responsible for the redesign of Edinburgh's National Museum Scotland, has died following a short illness. More about Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins dies aged 48
Industrial designer Richard Sapper dies aged 83
German industrial designer Richard Sapper, who created iconic products for brands including Alessi, Knoll and IBM, has died aged 83. More about Industrial designer Richard Sapper dies aged 83
Established & Sons co-founder and chairman Angad Paul dies aged 45
Angad Paul, co-founder of British design brand Established & Sons, has died after falling from the balcony of his London home. More about Established & Sons co-founder and chairman Angad Paul dies aged 45