Design Week
20 February 2003
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422 Manchester creates identity for Going Places TV
20 February 2003
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442 Design appointed by Chivas Brothers
20 February 2003
Edinburgh-based 442 Design has been appointed by whisky distiller Chivas Brothers to create corporate literature for each of the company's four distilleries.
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Albertina Museum in Vienna
20 February 2003
LDP2, the graphics arm of Lumsden Design Partnership, has completed the identity programme for the Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria.
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Australian café set for spring in to Creative Action
20 February 2003
Creative Action Design has designed the brand identity, interiors and graphics for start-up Australian-style café concept Down Under Café.
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BDGworkfutures designs interiors for AOL Europe
20 February 2003
BDGworkfutures has designed interiors for AOL Europe's 15 000m2 office space. The work encompasses individual offices, open-plan working areas, meeting spaces and a staff café.
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Ben Kelly and Explosive get fit with Gymbox look
20 February 2003
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Bentley Holland revamp for CYPU
20 February 2003
Bentley Holland & Partners has revamped the Children & Young People's Unit's identity as the newly spun-off Government department, which handles youth issues, seeks to beef up its image.
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Book
20 February 2003
Innovation: Harnessing Creativity for Business Growth is published by Kogan Page on 20 February, priced £25. Edited by Adam Jolly, the book is based on the results of a two-year research programme by the Design Council and the Innovation Unit at the Department of Trade and Industry recognising 1000 'millennium products' and analysing the innovative companies behind them.
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Brand expressionist calls for magazine name change
20 February 2003
I'm prompted to write this letter after reading Colum's Lowe's Private View (DW 6 February). Given the huge number of people with a legitimate right to use the word 'design' to describe what they create, but who have never heard of Design Week, I think he
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Checkland scheme for Californian science park
20 February 2003
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Credit to the opening titles
20 February 2003
Film titles, particularly animated sequences, are riding a new-found wave of popularity, but not everything in the sector is rosy. Hannah Booth reports
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Design Council revamps brand
20 February 2003
The Design Museum unveils a revamped identity next week, created by Graphic Thought Facility in conjunction with Kam Tang.The identity will be applied to print and website communications, but not signage, says Design Museum director Alice Rawsthorn.
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Designers fashion Rhodes museum
20 February 2003
Thomas Heatherwick and Kerr Noble start work this week on My Favourite Dress, the inaugural exhibition at fashion designer Zandra Rhodes' nascent Fashion and Textile Museum.
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Designers need to be able to see beyond the red tape
20 February 2003
The House of Lords debate on design in the public sector (DW 6 February) appears to focus on procurement as a problem, rather than an opportunity to be grasped.
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Designers should make a stand in the public eye
20 February 2003
Our appraisal of film title design throws up an interesting question. Why, in a world obsessed with the cult of personality, are designers not more fêted?
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Deutsche Bank mag puts new Spin on German staff
20 February 2003
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Eason books Fitch London revamp
20 February 2003
Fitch London is to reposition leading Irish book shop chain Eason in a project that will encompass interiors and branding in 50 stores across Ireland, as the company moves to head off competition from international chains.
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Eat Sleep Records
20 February 2003
Toffeeapple has created an identity for the Ministry of Sound's latest record label, Eat Sleep Records. The label's first release, an EP by post-punk rhythm group Rocket Science, will be available in April.
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Event
20 February 2003
The Interiors Forum on 6 March looks at the effect of design on the running of the UK health service and the recovery of patients, and asks can design make a difference? The seminar begins at 7pm.Contact: adam.fennelow@design events.co.uk for further details.Venue: Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London WC1.
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Exhibitions
20 February 2003
Making It, until 20 February, features new work by furniture designers and partnerships. Venue: Furniture Works, 41 Commercial Road, London E1.
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Farrows keeps it Royal as it earns a Warrant
20 February 2003
Post-Alan Partridge, you have to think twice before saying that you come from Norwich. But design group Farrows, proudly hailing from that East Anglian metropolis, are crowing happily having been granted the Royal Warrant. Yes, after seven years 'involved
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Four IV leafs through The Grove country house brand
20 February 2003
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Fresh creates website for Gray Dawes
20 February 2003
Fresh has created a website, www.graydawes.co.uk, and on-line strategy for business travel management company Gray Dawes.
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Fusion 2003
20 February 2003
Social UK has designed support material, including programmes, banners and invitations for Fusion 2003, a charity event to be held in Leeds on 22 February to raise money for the Breast Cancer Action Group.
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Gender biased? Only when the designers are male
20 February 2003
We've some points to ponder over following your Vox Pop on gender specific design (DW 13 February). Pushchairs have to be designed by men.
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Getting a fare deal
20 February 2003
London's black cabs could be back in favour now that congestion charging is in force, but will Zingo be along for the ride? Richard Clayton reports
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Identity and house bag for record label Running Records
20 February 2003
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Innocent look by Coley Porter Bell
20 February 2003
Natural fruit drinks company Innocent is working with Coley Porter Bell to refresh its three-anda-half-year-old packaging and marketing material and create a new product range.
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James Dyson and Jim Honey to create a garden for Chelsea Flower Show
20 February 2003
James Dyson and garden designer Jim Honey will create a garden for this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Entitled The Wrong Garden, its design will feature unconventional colours and 'stimulate innovation', according to Dyson.
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Jason Cross's CV
20 February 2003
Jason Cross's CV Feb 2002 Joined Zingo as marketing manager Jan 2000 Head of marketing, BT HomeCare Jan 1998 Marketing manager, BT EasyReach Consumer Paging Nov 1996 Marketing manager, BT Public Payphones.
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Lack of production is no car trouble for Mead
20 February 2003
We fear we may have contracted a new obsession: Tron nostalgia. The next edition of über-trendy car mag Intersection ('from the people who brought you Dazed & Confused') features a profile of Syd Mead - 'dark genius, futurist, design icon and vehicle arti
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Landor Associates appoints Simon Sholl
20 February 2003
Landor Associates has appointed Simon Sholl as consumer insights director. Sholl, who joins in March, was previously at Siebert Head and Design Bridge.
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Life in the altered States
20 February 2003
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Lightsource
20 February 2003
Lighting designer Janet Turner tells Sara Manuelli how to make magic with colour in lighting
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Medical devices show is put in the emotion picture
20 February 2003
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Museum gets Tappenden look
20 February 2003
Tappenden has been appointed to design graphics for a travelling sports and games exhibition organised by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, as part of its move to broaden its appeal to a wider audience.
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National identity
20 February 2003
Alastair Ray asks how branding can help improve a country's image abroad
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New logo for Arts Council of England
20 February 2003
Lambie-Nairn has revamped the logo for Arts Council of England, in a project worth over £70 000 to the group.
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Newmarket Racecourses
20 February 2003
Interstate has designed the 2003 hospitality and sponsorship collateral for Newmarket Racecourses. The work launches this week.
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Opening
20 February 2003
Fact, the Foundation for Art & Creative Technology, opens on 22 February. The centre has two galleries providing space for temporary film, video and new media installations and three cinemas screening arthouse and independent film.
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Ortmans Young founders consider options
20 February 2003
Ortmans Young founders Marc Ortmans and Haydon Young are after the consultancy folded last week.
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Positive notions will see big boys battle conditions
20 February 2003
In response to Bob Willott's piece about the plight of the big boys in the design industry (DW 6 February), I would like to counter the overwhelming message of gloom it gives.
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Revamped website from National Theatre
20 February 2003
The National Theatre this week launches a revamped website, www.nationaltheatre.org.uk, by Tincan. The site now reflects the 'broader elements of the theatre's offer', says a Tincan spokesman.
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Rules of engagement
20 February 2003
As war in the Middle East looms, the photographer Edward Barber casts a critical eye over two new exhibitions dealing with human conflict and delves deeper into some of the issues raised
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Software developer refreshes look
20 February 2003
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Somerfield hails Taxi salad refresh
20 February 2003
Taxi Studios is working on its latest revamp for Somerfield, this time focusing on the supermarket group's salad range. Re-styled bags and cartons, will appear in stores in late March.
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Springetts has its day at the races
20 February 2003
Springetts is galloping towards completing design work this week on refreshed identities for Epsom Downs Racecourse and its prestige race The Derby.
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Start Design revamps newsletter and microsite for Virgin Atlantic
20 February 2003
Start Design has revamped I-fly - www.virgin.com/flyingclub/ ifly - a newsletter and microsite for Virgin Atlantic Airways' frequent flyers.
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Sun and Sand Autumn/Winter 2003 T-shirt range
20 February 2003
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Talks
20 February 2003
Director Edward Yang discusses the impact of the digital revolution on the film industry at The Real Digital Revolution on 23 February at 3pm. Tickets are £5, £4 concessions and £3 for members of the Institute of Contemporary Arts.
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Tantra
20 February 2003
4i has designed the identity for London night club Tantra, which opens next week. The work will be applied to stationery, signage and in-club material.
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Television
20 February 2003
Dream Spaces, on the new digital channel BBC Three, is a design and architecture series featuring case studies, topical discussions and reflections on modern design and architecture stars. The series continues every Monday and Tuesday.Contact: www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree.
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Tesco calls for Astound launch
20 February 2003
Astound, a Tesco roster consultancy, is working with the retailer on its entry into the UK fixed line telecoms market. The service, called Tesco Telecom, launches in early summer.
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The Gallic Way
20 February 2003
As the work of French product and furniture designer Matali Crasset gains international recognition, Sara Manuelli looks at how everyday life observations inspire her quirky creations
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The House of Bruar appoints HG Design
20 February 2003
HG Design has been appointed by The House of Bruar to create packaging and labelling for the retailer's own-brand range of wines and champagne.
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The Nest
20 February 2003
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Three Scenes From Everyday Life
20 February 2003
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Unclear picture of Fitch's future
20 February 2003
The future of the Fitch brand within Cordiant Communications Group's business portfolio is unclear this week, after weekend press reports suggested CCG would be paring its holdings down to the ad agency Bates Worldwide.Fitch Worldwide is currently part of a four-strong 'core group' of businesses also comprising Bates, Healthworld and direct mail specialist 141. However, Fitch global chief executive Paul Stead would not be drawn on Fitch Worldwide's future status.
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United artists
20 February 2003
Trish Lorenz joins the peace demonstrations and sheds light on the creative work behind some of the graphic, anti-war messages
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Vox Pop
20 February 2003
This week's Packaging Solutions Advice Group debate will focus on whether or not design consultancies should offer strategic advice to their clients. What do you think, and why?
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What happens when you all pull together
20 February 2003
Richard Clayton looks at why more designers and small to medium-sized groups are offering up their services as a joint collective to potential clients
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Winner of Royal Gold Medal
20 February 2003
Spanish architect Rafael Moneo is this year's winner of the Royal Gold Medal. The award, inaugurated in 1848, is conferred annually on a person 'whose work has promoted the advancement of architecture'.
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WMH posts out stamp designs
20 February 2003
Williams Murray Hamm has collaborated with The Times cartoonist Peter Brookes and science writer Susan Aldridge on a set of stamps for Royal Mail to celebrate the human genome project.The stamps will be available to buy from 25 February.
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ZRV1 LED illuminating vase
20 February 2003



