Inspired
Riding a motorcycle is perhaps one of the most thrilling and emotionally charged experiences I know. The activity itself is utterly absorbing and denies any other dominant thoughts entering your
Arts Council to cut staff
The Arts Council, chaired by Sir Christopher Frayling, is set to slash staff numbers at its London headquarters tomorrow, as it completes its restructuring towards a predominantly regionally led organisation.
Next Oxford Circus store in line for revamp in bid to ward off increased competition
Clothing retailer Next is to trial a new store format at its Oxford Circus store in London from May, it was announced this week, as the retailer prepares to face
Voxpop
Image library Corbis is looking at adding illustrators to its books. What impact do you think this would have on illustration? Excellent! Another avenue opened towards the triumph of generic
Big in Milan
Milan Furniture Fair This year’s Milan Furniture Fair will have a new home in the dramatic Rho-Pero complex, designed by Massimiliano Fuksas, just outside town. But, in its 45th incarnation,
147-metre residential tower given go ahead
A dramatic 147-metre tall residential tower for London’s Elephant & Castle has been given the go-ahead by Southwark Council. Designed by architect Hamilton Associates for a joint venture between property
Twelve Stars fabricates look for Odabash Macdonald label
Twelve Stars has designed an identity for nascent fashion brand Odabash Macdonald, a collaboration between fashion designer Julien Macdonald and swimwear specialist Melissa Odabash. The consultancy was appointed following a
Code of aesthetics
Advances in technology have led to a new generation of Internet artists, who believe that by subverting the medium they can counter the impact of progress on our individual behaviour
Design groups warned against using dedicated account teams to avoid TUPE legislation
Design groups are being warned against employing account teams dedicated to one client, to ensure they avoid the risks inherent in employment legislation that comes into force on 6 April.
The Public cultural venue still on track
Designers working on the much-hyped West Midlands cultural venue, The Public, are hoping to claw back outstanding payments and complete work on the project, despite the venue sinking into administration
Smarten up
The danger of relying on brand strength can be dead-in-the-water design – just look at Swatch and Smart cars, says Margaret Oscar.
Mark Denton Design completes rebrand of Empics
Mark Denton Design has completed a five-figure rebrand of PA Group-owned photo management and marketing company Empics. The visual identity uses a range of stock pictures – including celebrities, sports
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