Word pictures
When the Wellcome Collection wanted to develop the potential of its website, a group of interactive designers suggested running a competition that exploited the gallery’s ‘word achieve’ to generate ideas.
Urban sell-out
As Bonhams prepares to auction a batch of urban art, Tristan Manco asks whether the big money changing hands will impact upon the genre’s roots With all the sexy ingredients
A question of size
Controversy wisdom says big clients are unwieldy monoliths when making decisions about packaging, and smaller companies are more willing to start with a blank canvas. David Benady suggests that the
Police investigation turns to web group
It has emerged that the investigations into the London Development Agency funding controversy involve design consultancy Ph Creative. The police are currently examining several cases of possible corruption and fraud
Figtree uncorks wine broker branding brief
On-line premium wine broker Fine & Rare Wines is planning to redevelop its brand and offering, and has appointed Figtree to work on the project.
JHP flies high with expanded interiors remit at Toulouse Airport
JHP is designing the interiors of Toulouse Airport’s new Terminal D, which is scheduled to open in March 2009. The London design group is also branding and planning the terminal’s
Shoe shops need new formats to beat off rivals, says Verdict
Footwear retailers are suffering from high levels of competition from clothing chains, and should develop new store formats to catch up with rivals, according to a report by Verdict Research.The
Syzygy plans further digital acquisitions after Hi-Res deal
Interactive group Syzygy is to expand further into the digital market and consider acquisitions across eastern Europe.The news follows its acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in London-based digital
EC bolsters design after Beda meeting
The European Commission has agreed a series of measures intended to bolster the role of design in European innovation policy.The measures follow a meeting between The Bureau of European Design
Beneath the surface
Historians and film-makers seem to find London a source of endless fascination: there’s Peter Ackroyd’s London.
Using feedback to get results
Handling clients’ feedback isn’t easy, but seeking out their opinions can be a wise strategy that strengthens the bon between you, argues Jan Casey Client feedback is an essential component
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French typographer Pierre di Sciullo likes to woe with big, bold letters – preferably created in 3D and incorporated into the very architecture itself. Natasha Edwards learns more about some
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