Design Week
April 2008 Online
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2012 ‘a huge design opportunity’, says Wolff
Tue, 15 Apr 2008
Michael Wolff is calling on the organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games to seize the ‘huge opportunity the Olympics present to express the brilliance of Britain’.
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Adidas wins in stripes ruling
Thu, 10 Apr 2008
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Arad to show in London gallery
Fri, 4 Apr 2008
Ron Arad will be exhibiting work exclusively at the Timothy Taylor Gallery in coming months.
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Banksy to take top D&AD role?
Tue, 1 Apr 2008
Street artist Banksy is understood to be in talks with D&AD to take a senior role in the organisation, designweek.co.uk can reveal.
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BAT stubs out Lucky Strike design row
Wed, 2 Apr 2008
British American Tobacco has dropped all demands for design group and publisher Tank to halt the sale of one of its books.
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BBC launches new graphics
Mon, 21 Apr 2008
BBC News is launching its new-look graphics today with rebranding by Lambie-Nairn.
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Behind the V&A Cold War exhibition
Wed, 30 Apr 2008
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London has unveiled the first details of its £750 000 Cold War Modern design show later this year. It will be crea ted by Universal Design Studio.
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Blacksheep cooks up 'waiterless' restaurant
Thu, 17 Apr 2008
Restaurant owner Compurants is to open its first destination concept in Soho, London in June, with interiors by Blacksheep.
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Bombay Sapphire Glass Prize show goes on tour
Thu, 24 Apr 2008
The Bombay Sapphire Glass Prize exhibition goes on tour this week, following an unprecedented double award at last week’s furniture fair in Milan.
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Brand Union axes London staff
Wed, 16 Apr 2008
The Brand Union has made high-level cuts to its London workforce, Design Week can reveal.
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Brand Union sets up in Miami
Mon, 14 Apr 2008
The Brand Union is expanding its reach with the opening of a Miami office this month.
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Branding strong for WPP
Fri, 25 Apr 2008
WPP has announced steady, like-for-like revenue growth of 5 per cent over the first quarter of 2008.
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Bristol groups take on London market
Mon, 7 Apr 2008
Bristol design consultancies are joining forces to launch a directory of local design, animation and marketing groups, in an effort to take on the London design market.
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C&C updates Discovery Initiatives’ image
Fri, 25 Apr 2008
‘Ethical’ travel agency Discovery Initiatives unveils a new identity by C&C Design today.
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CDT crafts new face for nursing council
Fri, 18 Apr 2008
CDT Design is to redesign the website for the Nursing and Midwifery Council, having created its new identity.
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Chaloner renovates Dutch hero's museum
Wed, 23 Apr 2008
Interior designer David Chaloner is to renovate and redesign a gallery dedicated to one of the Netherland’s cultural heroes in the coming months. The Jopie Huisman Museum in Workum, in northern Holland, houses the work of autodidact artist and Dutch celebrity and philosopher Jopie Huisman.
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Coca-Cola appoints EU creative director
Wed, 30 Apr 2008
Coca-Cola has appointed a new director of creative develop - ment for Europe, a move that is expected to kickstart the review process for its delayed design and branding roster overhaul.
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COI launches unit to buy interactive design
Tue, 1 Apr 2008
The Central Office of Information is launching an interactive services unit today in a bid to strengthen the Government’s use of digital media in its communications.
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Council crack down on street sign rip offs
Wed, 9 Apr 2008
Westminster Council is planning to crack down on copyright infringements of its iconic street signs, but experts are doubtful it can enforce ownership effectively.
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Design Icons lectures kick off
Tue, 15 Apr 2008
The Design Museum’s Design Icons lecture series, supported by Harrods, kicks off in London’s Knightsbridge this evening.
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Designers Republic redoes Doc/Fest
Mon, 7 Apr 2008
The Designers Republic has been appointed to create the next identity for the Sheffield Doc/Fest.
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Design-led refresh for FT Weekend
Fri, 25 Apr 2008
The Financial Times launches its new-look FT Weekend edition tomorrow, with an in-house redesign led by FT Weekend editor Andy Davis.
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Elmwood designs campaign for Business Stream
Thu, 3 Apr 2008
Elmwood is designing a campaign for Scottish water supplier Business Stream.
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Embassy of Brazil showcases graffiti
Mon, 7 Apr 2008
Bansky’s Brazilian counterparts are to be given a platform for their art in London by the Embassy of Brazil.
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Entries deadline for Slovenia Design Biennial
Tue, 8 Apr 2008
Designers have four more days to register entries for Slovenia’s 21st Biennial of Industrial Design exhibition and awards.
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Epitype brands ‘land adoption’ initiative
Mon, 21 Apr 2008
An Internet initiative called Healthy Planet is being launched to allow Web users to adopt endangered land plots around the globe. The venture is being branded by Epitype.
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Food labelling review ignores design industry
Wed, 23 Apr 2008
The Food Standards Agency is not considering the opinion of designers on the matter of its new food-labelling guidelines, despite canvassing views from the Advertising Association.
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Fornarina global retail expansion
Wed, 30 Apr 2008
Fornarina, the women’s casualwear brand owned by Italybased Fornari, is understood to be on the verge of a major global expansion bid which will see it diverge radically from its current interior design concept.
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Foster’s launches Green beer down under
Tue, 15 Apr 2008
Foster’s has launched an ‘environmentally friendly’ beer in Australia, designed by Landor Associates Australia.
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Gay culture celebrated in new on-line museum
Fri, 18 Apr 2008
An on-line museum about gay culture and history launches tomorrow, designed by Lemon Foundation.
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Gordon Ramsay's first hotel interiors
Wed, 30 Apr 2008
Gordon Ramsay Holdings has revealed the design details of its first foray into the boutique hotel market exclusively to Design Week.
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Gulf Air replaces Landor with James Park
Wed, 16 Apr 2008
James Park Associates has been appointed by Gulf Air to revamp its branding and upgrade its fleet of aircraft.
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Halo will brand Worcestershire
Wed, 2 Apr 2008
Halo Media is set to create a new identity for the county of Worcestershire to boost visits by young professionals.
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Heard launches own gallery
Tue, 22 Apr 2008
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Hilton launches US sub-brand in UK
Tue, 1 Apr 2008
A London design consultancy is today launching Hilton’s US hotel sub-brand, Doubletree, in the UK.
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Hi-tech packaging event opens in Germany
Tue, 8 Apr 2008
Printed electronics and ‘smart’ packaging will be the focus of a two-day conference opening in Dresden, Germany, today.
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ING tests novel bank designs by Chaloner
Wed, 16 Apr 2008
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In-house graphics for YMCA centre
Tue, 22 Apr 2008
The YMCA’s in-house design team is set to launch graphics for one of the charity’s operations in London’s King’s Cross next month.
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Interbrand launches retail brand index
Tue, 8 Apr 2008
Interbrand will launch its index of the top-25 performing European retail brands on Thursday at the second World Retail Congress, which starts in Barcelona tomorrow.
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James Dyson unveils his design school
Wed, 2 Apr 2008
As James Dyson forges ahead with his design innovation school following approval by the local council, Emily Pacey looks at the ideas behind it
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Jamie Oliver gets Splendid redesign
Fri, 11 Apr 2008
Essex chef Jamie Oliver has appointed Splendid to update his website and help launch a number of digital businesses.
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Kemistry redesign for Institute of Masters of Wine
Thu, 3 Apr 2008
Kemistry is to redesign the Institute of Masters of Wine website and corporate materials.
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Landor drives Citroën rebrand
Wed, 2 Apr 2008
French car maker Citroën is poised to undertake a wholesale review of its branding and has appointed Landor Associates Paris office to the task, Design Week can reveal. The consultancy was appointed to the project – estimated to be worth up to seven figures – last week.
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LBI creates HMV social site
Tue, 29 Apr 2008
HMV is remaining tight-lipped about its forthcoming social networking site Get Closer, which is being designed by digital media consultancy LBI.
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LDF invitations postage blunder
Thu, 24 Apr 2008
The organisers of the London Design Festival are facing minor embarrassment, after issuing hundreds of invitations to its press conference next month without paying sufficient postage.
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Lenco shows the way on P&O cruise
Thu, 17 Apr 2008
P&O launched its largest ever cruise ship yesterday with wayfinding design by Lenco International.
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Lloyd Northover begins Ravensbourne rebranding
Mon, 28 Apr 2008
Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication has appointed Lloyd Northover to lead the first phase of a strategic rebranding programme, ahead of the opening of the college’s new £50m campus on London’s Greenwich peninsula in 2010.
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Makepeace curates Dorset furniture show
Thu, 17 Apr 2008
Furniture designer John Makepeace is curating a furniture design exhibition opening this week in the South West of England.
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Martin Darbyshire on design in Korea
Wed, 9 Apr 2008
A new complex by Zaha Hadid, a £10bn design industry and an ambitious source book that explains the South Korean design sector are all evidence of the country’s creative emergence, says Martin Darbyshire
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Mathers takes top job at Blue Marlin
Wed, 23 Apr 2008
Blue Marlin has appointed John Mathers, form er chief executive of The Brand Union, as chief operating officer.
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Mersey Observatory looks for design
Fri, 11 Apr 2008
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MetaDesign rebrands San Disk
Thu, 10 Apr 2008
MetaDesign California has redesigned the identity and packaging design for technology company San Disk.
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Method opens London office
Fri, 25 Apr 2008
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Milan furniture fair sneak preview
Wed, 9 Apr 2008
Despite many labels and designers being coy about what they’ll bring to Milan for Salone del Mobile, we managed to nose out some gems for a sneak preview
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Motif unveils new look for engineering body
Mon, 21 Apr 2008
The Agricultural Engineers Association will unveil new-look branding and a redesigned website tomorrow, created by Motif Creative.
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MPs host South West creativity event
Tue, 29 Apr 2008
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National Gallery and Eurostar bring art to St Pancras
Tue, 22 Apr 2008
An interactive digital art gallery for rail travellers is launching today at the new St Pancras International station in London.
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Nevis distils whisky website
Mon, 21 Apr 2008
Scotch whisky brand McClelland is relaunching its website and branding with a redesign by Nevis Design.
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New Start for Parcelforce
Tue, 22 Apr 2008
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Nick Hough to help Goosebumps expand
Tue, 29 Apr 2008
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O2 to launch Bluebook installation by Bruges
Wed, 16 Apr 2008
O2 is to launch an interac tive installation for its Bluebook social networking initiative this week, designed by Jason Bruges.
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Opportunities for design at new St Martins campus
Thu, 10 Apr 2008
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Paul Smith unveils 'Globe' retail store
Wed, 9 Apr 2008
Paul Smith has opened a new-look store concept, called Globe, at Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 5.
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Pearlfisher gives Tennent’s 1885 premium makeover
Tue, 1 Apr 2008
Brewer InBev is set to relaunch its Tennent’s 1885 lager brand with a redesign by Pearlfisher.
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Pentagram revs up Harley-Davidson museum
Wed, 9 Apr 2008
Pentagram Design is set to unveil its designs for an iconic $75m (£38m) Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, US.
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Postal Museum celebrates regional stamps
Thu, 17 Apr 2008
The British Postal Museum & Archive is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the issue of UK regional stamps, with an exhibition launching next month.
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Radford Wallis brands theatre group
Fri, 11 Apr 2008
Newly launched theatre company Buckle for Dust has unveiled its logo design by Radford Wallis.
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Red Dot Brits fail to produce
Wed, 2 Apr 2008
UK design consultancies failed to deliver in the Red Dot product design awards 2008. UK groups will take just one Best in Category prize out of a possible 50, and out of 700 prizes overall, they will win 30.
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Roundel designs for Wildlife photography prize
Wed, 16 Apr 2008
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Royal Mint
Wed, 2 Apr 2008
The Royal Mint has unveiled its first coinage redesigns in 40 years. The images depicting details of the Shield of the Royal Arms will feature on the reverse of seven of the UK’s coins including 50 pence, £1 and £2 pieces.
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RPA overhauls Amanda Wakeley outlets
Thu, 10 Apr 2008
British fashion label Amanda Wakeley is redesigning its retail interiors with a fresh look created by RPA Vision.
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Rufus Leonard wins Lloyds TSB Dubai brief
Thu, 3 Apr 2008
Lloyds TSB has appointed Rufus Leonard to launch the brand in Dubai.
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Sainsbury's says rosters not under threat
Wed, 23 Apr 2008
Sainsbury’s will continue to work with external packaging and branding consultancies, it claims, despite enlarging its inhouse team working in these disciplines.
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Scottish museum body rebrands
Tue, 15 Apr 2008
The Scottish Museums Council is launching its new name and visual identity, designed by Locofoco.
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Seaside towns win regeneration cash
Fri, 4 Apr 2008
Blackpool, Dover and Torbay are to receive £4m each to spend revamping their cultural attractions, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced today.
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Skills Alliance brand up for grabs
Wed, 30 Apr 2008
A design consultancy is shortly to be appointed to create the name and branding for the Design Council-backed design skills initiative.
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Sony World Photography Awards shortlist announced
Mon, 14 Apr 2008
Four British photographers have made it on to the shortlist for the inaugural Sony World Photography Awards.
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Start buys up events agency
Mon, 28 Apr 2008
Start has acquired a controlling stake in London events agency Anymedia in a bid to broaden its range of services.
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Studio 8 sets the stage for D&AD Awards
Mon, 28 Apr 2008
Studio 8 is art-directing the D&AD Awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall on 15 May.
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Syzygy boosts offer with seven senior appointments
Fri, 4 Apr 2008
WPP-owned digital branding group Syzygy has made seven senior appointments to its interface development and planning departments.
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Takeover will spark European growth, says Conchango
Thu, 3 Apr 2008
Conchango’s board of directors is planning an organic and acquisitive growth strategy for Europe, if the planned sale of the consultancy goes ahead later this month.
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Tank rolls out website for Yau eatery
Fri, 18 Apr 2008
Chinese dim sum restaurant Yauatcha, in London’s Soho, is set to launch an e-commerce website next month, designed by Tank.
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Terence Conran inaugurates Gordon Russell museum
Fri, 4 Apr 2008
Sir Terence Conran will today inaugurate Worcestershire’s first dedicated design museum, The Gordon Russell Museum.
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Top designer in call for action over bad design
Thu, 24 Apr 2008
Former Pentagram partner Kenneth Grange is calling for British designers to be as willing as their French cousins to make a stand and fight on issues they care about.
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Top designers create Liverpool 08 pavilions
Fri, 18 Apr 2008
The first in a series of community arts pavilions by international designers launches in Liverpool’s Kirkdale area on 27 April, as part of the city’s European Capital of Culture 2008 celebrations.
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Top names design for Sudeley Castle
Mon, 14 Apr 2008
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Tributes for Peta Levi
Mon, 28 Apr 2008
Tributes are flooding in for Peta Levi, founder of Design-Nation and The Design Trust, who died at the end of last week, aged 69.
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TwelveStars shines in Italy
Mon, 7 Apr 2008
A consumer-friendly solar energy brand created by TwelveStars is being launched by Italian manufacturing group EEMS.
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UK dominates retail brand index
Fri, 11 Apr 2008
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UK poster design show opens
Mon, 14 Apr 2008
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Vauxhall updates branding
Tue, 8 Apr 2008
UK car brand Vauxhall has today unveiled a new-look corporate marque and boiler-plate badge, its first identity redesign in five years.
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Wellcome launches 1950s materials show
Thu, 24 Apr 2008
Textiles and materials inspired by chemical compositions will form the theme for the Wellcome Collection’s latest exhibition, which kicks off today in London.
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What rate should you be paid?
Sat, 19 Apr 2008
The demand for senior and digital talent has never been stronger. But reduced client budgets are starting to impact on salary levels and recruitment strategies, threatening to stall the freelance sector while promising better packages for permanent staff.
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Wolff Olins in top management reshuffle
Wed, 23 Apr 2008
Wolff Olins has made a number of top-level changes to its management structure this week, ahead of an expansion into Eastern Europe.
