WEEK IN REVIEW

this week, birgit lohmann announced that she is stepping down as designboom’s editor-in-chief. she has been the co-founder of the world’s first online magazine and at the creative helm of the publication since 1999. over the years birgit lohmann has played a fundamental part in making the brand what it is today through her groundbreaking creativity and tireless dedication.

‘it has been an extraordinary journey for me, lasting over a quarter of a century. during this long period, designboom has been my home, my family where I have dedicated love and passion. I wish to send my most sincere thanks to this extended family, to all the individuals who have looked after and supported designboom. without you all, none of what we have built would have been possible.

I am happy that sofia lekka angelopoulou, whom I've work with closely over the past five years, takes on the role of editor-in-chief.'

read the full statement here.