Abu Dhabi continues fuelling the design sector
With Abu Dhabi starting to overshadow its glitzier neighbour Dubai, more groups are setting up shop there. Angus Montgomery reports When design and branding consultants working in the Middle East
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Co-design workshops show soci-eco design opportunities
The co-design approach may not be new, but using it to increase skills and help realise eco-economic opportunities during a recession is, according to sustainable design consultant Alastair Fuad-Luke. The
The Yard Creative is on track with bar brand for rail operator Thalys
The Yard Creative is developing a brand and communications package for the onboard bar of Belgian rail operator Thalys. The London consultancy was appointed directly to the work just before
Mathers & Co designs new Wimbledon viewing platform
Mather & Co is designing an interactive viewing platform for Wimbledon’s Centre Court, which will allow visitors to view it from angles including the umpire’s chair, and the commentary and
Design on screen is a real treat, so let’s have more of it
Last week’s London premiere of the movie Objectified can’t be allowed to pass without comment. I missed the screening so this isn’t a review of film director Gary Hustwit’s latest
Jones Knowles Ritchie
Jones Knowles Ritchie has redesigned the packaging for Müller Rice, launching this week. Naturalness and provenance are echoed in the design, according to JKR, which has been working with Müller
Enterprising consultancies triumph in Queen’s Awards
JHP Design, Chapman Taylor, Paul Smith and a raft of furniture design groups have been honoured for their business achievements at The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. ‘This is a particularly
Domodinamica
Italian design company Domodinamica will launch Brodie Neill’s furniture piece Scuba at this year’s Salone Internazionale del Mobile. The product is made from leather and glass fibre, and is more
Jam design duo to front BBC Two home improvement show
BBC Two is set to air a new home interior design TV series this summer, fronted by Jam directors Jamie Anley and Phil Nutley. Currently using working title Brand New
Stockport-based Origin
Stockport-based Origin has created the branding for the motorsport event Rally of Scotland, which will take place later this year, on 19-21 November, and form the final round of the
Respect for clients is best way to nurture growth, says Ardill
Designers must quell their desire to ‘always be right’ and start focusing on existing clients rather than seeking new business if they want to nurture long-term growth, according to Ralph
Studio Dempsey
Studio Dempsey has designed Royal Mail’s May issue of ten special stamps. Endangered Plants focuses on plants under threat at the bottom of the food chain, without which other life
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Design Week quiz: a look back through the ages
Have you been paying attention for the last four decades? Only one way to find out.
Design Week 1986-2023
Design Week closes, having championed design excellence for the past 38 years.
What will retail and experience design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, WeWantMore creative director Ruud Belmans offers his view on what retail and experience design might look like next year.
What will exhibition design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, Studio Arc director Lyndsey Bowditch offers her view on what exhibition design might look like next year.
