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Design Week
13 August 1998

  • ARCHITECTURE

    13 August 1998

    An exhibition of photographs, original drawings, furniture and artefacts can be seen at The Art Nouveau of Riga. The Latvian capital produced a wealth of Art Nouveau buildings around the turn of the last century. A lecture by Janis Krastins of the University of Riga will take place on 29 September.

  • Books

    13 August 1998

    Contemporary World Architecture by Hugh Pearman is designed by Thomas Manss & Company and published by Phaidon on 20 August.

  • Brief

    13 August 1998

    Freelance illustrator Ian Wright aims to capture the essence of jazz music and to convey a sense of reverence with illustrations of jazz legends Charles Mingus (shown left) and Dexter Gordon. The pictures appear on the covers of two new British Film Institute documentary videos. 'By using illustrations rather than photographs the BFI has broken the mould of this type of documentary. The form better captures the hipness and excitement of the music,' says Wright.

  • Brief

    13 August 1998

    Tooltoys will feature over 250 products which function as both a tool and a toy, bridging the gap between education and entertainment. From 15 September until 16 October.Contact: 00 34 94 439 56 22 or e-mail diseinuz@dzdesign.com for more details.Venue: DZ Centro de Diseño, Sabino Arana 8, 48013 Bilbao.

  • Brief

    13 August 1998

    People are very much the focus of The British Council's new annual report, created by Leeds consultancy Elmwood. This is the first time the report has not been designed by the client's in-house team. 'Our brief was to communicate the impact of The British Council on people's lives. We have used lots of different people from around the world and the images have been designed to show how they are affected by the client,' says Elmwood director Tony Gamble. The council initiates cultural, ...

  • Briefs

    13 August 1998

    Ready steady: Adobe says its cross-platform ImageReady streamlines Web graphics production by making it easy to see how different browsers and computers cope with your shiny new site design. You can use a batch processing tool to apply the same optimisations to a bunch of downloads. It's in the stores now at an introductory price of 80 plus.

  • Briefs

    13 August 1998

    Bestfoods UK relaunched Ambrosia desserts this week with packaging featuring a more realistic Devon country scene. Design is by Siebert Head.

  • Brighton gets French-style bakery

    13 August 1998

    Quarto Design has created the identity and interiors for Philippe de France, a new patisserie which opened earlier this month in Brighton.

  • Cool, calm, collected but still all at sea

    13 August 1998

    Some people might find relaunching their consultancy under a new name, moving to new offices and integrating with their parent company somewhat time-consuming.

  • Creativity in packaging design is still thriving

    13 August 1998

    I'm one of Richard Murray's fans and was, therefore, surprised to read his pessimistic column (Private View, DW 24 July), mourning the loss of creativity in packaging design. Where is the evidence of this creative decline?

  • Curio logo for London Zoo centre

    13 August 1998

    London Zoo is to introduce a major new centre to promote study and understanding of biodiversity. A free creative pitch was used to select designers for the centre's identity.

  • Design Works promotes colleges

    13 August 1998

    The Design Works has designed packs for a London Institute scheme to encourage school-leavers to take art courses. - The institute's Young at Art programme offers week-long courses over the summer holidays.

  • Designers spurn regions for London, says report

    13 August 1998

    Despite a drive by regional design groups to promote themselves as equal to London rivals, young designers still focus on consultancies within the M25 when searching for jobs, according to a new survey.

  • Dutch treat

    13 August 1998

    Lynda Relph-Knight talks to Dutch group Droog to learn what inspires its designers to make chairs out of rags and washbasins out of felt.

  • EXHIBITIONS

    13 August 1998

    Two exhibitions mark the launch of the National Museum's new initiative to promote crafts in Scotland. Making Weaves: The Basketmaker's Art highlights recent developments and innovations in the craft (such as Lizzie Farey's Willow and Birch Ball, above); and Jewellery Moves reveals the beauty, variety and craftsmanship of work by more than 130 makers from 25 countries. From 15 August until 4 January 1999.

  • Feeding time

    13 August 1998

    Fast food establishments are springing up around the capital to cater for the gourmet luncher. Lauren Mills sees what tasty treats she can cram into her lunch hour.

  • Fitch promotes two to top role

    13 August 1998

    Newsdesk: Clare Dowdy 0171-970 4000

  • Franks' latest venture

    13 August 1998

    US consultancy Frankfurt Balkind has created the image for PR guru Lynne Franks' latest venture, Globalfusion. The identity attempts to convey Franks' vision for 'new marketing' and global communication.

  • Funny goings on at the Aurora project

    13 August 1998

    Imagination's spectacular Aurora project for motoring client Ford continues unabated (DW 7 August). A glimpse behind the scenes, however, reveals a few suspicious elements. The first is a large packing crate marked 'CLIFF RICHARD'. Fans of the noble popster may have noted his quiet public profile of late. We now know where he's hiding.

  • Grattan brings in CPB

    13 August 1998

    Mail order group Grattan has appointed Coley Porter Bell to work on a design project. The group operates catalogues under brand names Grattan, Look Again and Kaleidoscope.The project is believed to involve rebranding the retail offer of the company.Both Grattan and Coley Porter Bell confirm the existence of the project, but decline to comment on its purpose.

  • Horseman Cooke and McBains become Open

    13 August 1998

    Horseman Cooke McBains has dropped its name as it relaunches as part of a 10m full service offer with through-the-line agency McBains.

  • Howell joins Rufus Leonard

    13 August 1998

    Rufus Leonard has appointed Steve Howell as creative director, initially responsible for its BT, Andersen Consulting and Yellow Pages accounts. He took up his position on Monday, working alongside existing creative directors Darrel Worthington and Louise Jordan.Howell has worked with Rufus Leonard for two years as a consultant. Prior to that he was design manager at BAA.

  • In-house collaboration is the way forward

    13 August 1998

    Droog Design is an interesting concept (see feature, page 16). Not a group of designers, but a collection of products, the Dutch enterprise turns on its head the cult of personality popular on the Continent, where the designer's signature is prized in a way rare in the UK - outside of fashion design.

  • Kracka designs Virgin's Venue

    13 August 1998

    London group Kracka is responsible for interior and graphic design of a new nightclub planned for the West End by Virgin Clubs. The architect is PJ Carroll.

  • Landor drives up debate at the Design Show

    13 August 1998

    The Design Show is about to unveil its new identity, created by Landor Europe to project a less formal image for the event.

  • Latest Photoshop is live and kicking

    13 August 1998

    The latest version of Photoshop impresses Sutherland Lyall with its new emphasis of keeping things as live as possible. Premier 5 is not such a big hit.

  • Ligging at 30 000 feet

    13 August 1998

    Summertime always seems to stimulate romantic behaviour in the otherwise waterlogged British public. So it was with Imagination marketing director Ralph Ardill.

  • Marketplace in DIY makeover

    13 August 1998

    DIY retailer Do-It-All has retained Marketplace Design to develop new in-store brand communication devices, following a change in emphasis by the chain.

  • MetaDesign to drive Skoda bid

    13 August 1998

    Czech car maker Skoda Auto has confirmed the involvement of MetaDesign London in a project to redefine its brand identity.

  • Motion Pixels unveils tailor-made website

    13 August 1998

    Controversial Savile Row tailor Richard James has introduced a website to keep up with its competitors. - Created by Motion Pixels in London, the site is designed to reflect the tailor's "flamboyant personality", says consultancy creative director Paul Ba

  • Museum in the black

    13 August 1998

    The Design Museum has announced a 132 000 surplus after a strong financial performance for the year to 31 March. It is the fourth consecutive year the museum has recorded a surplus.

  • Penguin gets Emperor's clothes

    13 August 1998

    Jones Knowles Ritchie has created new packaging for McVitie's Penguin brand, which went on-shelf earlier this week. - The project forms part of an extensive design-led marketing drive for the McVitie's brand and its products across the board.

  • Phill Grimshaw

    13 August 1998

    It is with sadness that I relay news of the death of type designer Phill Grimshaw on 27 July after a long fight against illness. He was a gifted yet modest artisan and a loyal friend to many who will feel a sense of loss at his passing.

  • Reading the image

    13 August 1998

    Natalie Spencer continues her monthly selection of graphics projects which feature striking images.

  • RESTAURANTS

    13 August 1998

    Terence Conran's first restaurant in the City of London Coq d'Argent will open on the roof-top of No1 Poultry on 17 August.Venue: Coq d'Argent, 1 Poultry, London EC2.

  • Saatchis profits up

    13 August 1998

    Advertising network Saatchi & Saatchi, which owns design and production arm The Facilities Group and Saatchi & Saatchi Design, has announced pre-tax profits of 20.

  • Tearing up the rule book

    13 August 1998

    Dog days. The traffic outside is light. The café in my workspace is closed for the summer break. People I want to talk to are away.

  • The eternal triangle

    13 August 1998

    With MetaDesign's London office winning the prestigious job of redefining Skoda Auto's brand identity, Lynda Relph-Knight examines the consultancy's successful philosophy.

  • The Partners in the O zone

    13 August 1998

    Sexy, stylish, confident, sophisticated and cosmopolitan. Sounds like one of those Cosmopolitan magazine lists defining the modern woman.

  • To raise fees we should recognise strategic input

    13 August 1998

    Letters to the Editor should be sent to Design Week, 50 Poland Street, London W1V 4AX. Fax: 0171-970 4165. e-mail Design-week@centaur.co.uk

  • United Designers makes an entrance for Armani

    13 August 1998

    United Designers has created a new flagship store for Georgio Armani's A/X Armani Exchange chain in New York. The new-look store will open on the city's Fifth Avenue later this month, and its design will be used as a prototype for future outlets.

  • Wart a pain in the arse

    13 August 1998

    Robert Harding Picture Library gets some odd requests from those seeking to illustrate unusual brochures or articles. - Few are more surprising than the one posed by the recent caller who asked simply: 'Have you got genital warts?

  • What a nice knob, Mrs

    13 August 1998

    Last week's mystery man (right) was, of course, Williams Murray Banks joint-founder Richard Williams, correctly identified by Lumsden Design Partnership's Rebecca Price.This week's blast from the past is well known in the design industry, and so is much of his work, but perhaps not this System 7 range for Knobs and Knockers. Faxed identifications to 0171-970 4165 please.

  • Whittard unveils 'British' t-bar

    13 August 1998

    Whittard of Chelsea has unveiled the design for its first ever "tea bar", created by Carte Blanche. Graphics are by Bostock & Pollet.

  • Wish you were here?

    13 August 1998

    The final arrival of summer puts us in the holiday mood. Matthew Valentine flicks through a few brochures, and finds the destinations lacking in appeal.

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