The Nest behind The Silk Road
The Nest is behind the design for the British Library’s new exhibition, The Silk Road: Trade, Travel, War & Faith.
Apple upgrades are like design – difficult to justify
So, how do we convince all those small and medium-sized enterprises on the high streets, backstreets and industrial estates that design really does make a difference? These companies are either
Formica launches clothing range
Formica, until now better known for its decorative laminates, has launched a clothing range to support its 2004 collection. Fabrics and fashion designer Lyn Randall created the six outfits, which
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Tom Dixon’s first interiors project opens this week at Inn The Park in London, created by Hopkins Architects (DW 29 January). Oliver Peyton’s new restaurant is furnished with materials such
Brahm creates new look for Jacksons chain
Convenience retailer Jacksons has appointed Brahm to renew its brand positioning. The UK’s largest chain of independent convenience stores is rolling out a new corporate image in anticipation of increased
Spanair clears Wink for rebrand
Winkreative has been appointed to work with Spain’s number two airline Spanair. The group will initially rebrand Spanair’s Scandinavian routes, including its website and in-flight goods. Spanair is owned by
Creative industries to grow slowly
Global advertising spend is forecast to grow by more than 3 per cent to $259bn (£145bn) this year, but leaders in creative industries continue to advise caution over the implications
Opening night for new Old Vic identity
The Old Vic, one of London’s oldest theatres, is relaunching with a brand identity created by fledgling graphics and branding consultancy R&D&Co. The work, which rolled out last week, coincides
Blue Design for airline identity
London consultancy Blue Design is to create the brand identity for an as-yet unnamed European freight airline being set up by a newly launched air consortium, in September. The consultancy
Environmental concerns take a backseat in Milan
It was opening night for the Milan Furniture Fair once again, and I was invited to Ron Arad’s show, which saw a new range of furniture by the designer in
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New British Painting includes the work of ten painters currently working in Britain, whose works were shown in a two-part series of exhibitions at the John Hansard Gallery. Published by
Curious produces magazine to promote Royal Xpress brand
Brand design consultancy Curious has produced a magazine to promote Sappi Fine Paper Europe’s Royal Xpress brand. Xpression presents future trends in fashion, colour, architecture, products and living, as well
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