News Analysis
News analysis - Using new technologies on stamps
The Croatian postal service has issued a stamp with a QR code on it, which allows the recipient to confirm receipt of their package and trace its journey. Design Week looks at this and other recent examples of using technology on postage stamps.
News analysis - How to design a medal
Yesterday the London 2012 Paralympic medals were unveiled – the culmination of a design by competition winner and jewellery designer Lin Cheung, selection and steering from an advisory panel, a passive contribution from a Greek Goddess, and forging and striking by The Royal Mint.
News analysis - opportunities in Russia
Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday went a on-day flying visit to Russia with the aim of forging closer ties, both politically and on a business level.
News analysis - a design preview of Westfield Stratford City
When it opens next week, Westfield Stratford City in London will be Europe’s biggest urban shopping centre, according to its operator Westfield. Design Week takes a look at the retail design highlights at the centre, including a number of flagship stores.
News analysis - hand-drawn branding
When Music delivered the design of Chester Zoo’s new brand (alphabet pictured), it opted for a hand-drawn approach, by illustrator Adam Hayes, to ensure maximum flexibility – in this case to appeal to families and to promote conservation messages.
News analysis - milk packaging
Last week, Dairy Crest announced that it is carrying out a large-scale trial of new milk bottle packaging, which uses 15 per cent less plastic and, it claims, is ‘easier for consumers’.
News analysis - mergers and acquisitions
After a long period of quiet, the past three weeks have brought about two huge acquisitions in the design sector, with experts predicting that more could follow.
News analysis – IP reforms accepted by government
A host of intellectual property reforms announced by government this morning appear to have been met with cautious acceptance by the design industry.
