Fashion and fame
It’s the perfect 1970s shot: two style icons – David Bowie and Twiggy – pose wide-eyed and semi-clad for the cover of Bowie’s album Pin Ups. The iconic photograph was
Women in design
As you’ll no doubt have already noticed, today is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the achievements of women, whether that be political, economic or social. We were pleased
After the seeds settle
Ai Weiwei is certainly no stranger to controversy or headlines. The Beijing-based artist was recently forced to cancel plans for his largest ever exhibition in China after being told it
Sustainability in focus at Somerset design conference
Design professionals, business consultants and the public sector will meet in Somerset next month to discuss the competitive advantages of increasing sustainable practice and to advise designers on how best
Magpie kicks off
A new pre-season football tournament, The Dublin Super Cup, will launch in July with an identity designed by Magpie Studio. Appointed by tournament sponsor Endemol in January, the studio says
Community spirit
GD/HTA has created an identity for the Institute for Education and Business Excellence, an organisation that develops links between schools and businesses. The consultancy has also worked on IEBE’s
Bravissimo branches out with ‘light-hearted’ brand and a clean look
Bravissimo lingerie company has set up a new clothing and accessories retail offering, Pepperberry, with a new website and print communications launching next month. The Bravissimo in-house creative team worked
Wales rolls out service design programme
Design Wales is rolling out a Welsh Assembly Government-funded programme to develop service design in the country. The Service Design for Designers initiative aims to train 36 Welsh design consultancies
Kimpton Creative dreams of place in sun for Pure France
Kimpton Creative has created an identity for holiday rental property company Pure France. The consultancy was appointed in November 2010 and was briefed to develop the exisiting sunflower-inspired identity, as
Sherry develops a sophisticated, layered style for Nottingham’s Cultural Partnership
Design consultancy Sherry has created branding for the Nottingham Cultural Partnership, including logos, tone of voice and marketing strategy. The partnership is made up of arts venues, museums and galleries
Tile Zone mixes touchscreen innovation with enjoyment
Next month the sixth Tile Zone London conference will take place at the London Transport Museum, looking at new technologies informing exhibition design. Richard Curtis, managing director of Andrich International,
Real cheerleaders
Forget flat-capped individuals and old country pubs, real ale has a growing audience of young aficionados, including women. Angus Montgomery looks at how a range of brands are being revamped
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