New conference creates space for debate in the product arena
The Product Design & Innovation Conference, being held in London on 18-19 May, is aiming to become the main forum for industrial designers in the UK. The inaugural conference at
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Moving Brands works on UAL strategy
Moving Brands is working on a strategic review of University of the Arts London, which will aim to define an identity for the institute. The work will not initially result
Museum of London takes to the high seas with pirates exhibition
The Museum of London Docklands is to host the Pirates: The Captain Kidd Story exhibition from next month, with exhibition design and graphics produced in-house and marketing material by Cog
Pentagram works on British Waterways branding
Pentagram is working on the branding of British Waterways as the organisation prepares to rename and become a charity next year.
V&A appoints new director and head for Dundee project
Professor Martin Roth, director general of the Dresden State Art Collections, has been named as the new director of the Victoria & Albert Museum, replacing current director Sir Mark Jones.
Harriman Steel creates new look for BBC Symphony Orchestra
Harriman Steel has created a new visual identity for the BBC Symphony Orchestra, which will be used across the orchestra’s forthcoming seasons. The BBCSO was founded in 1930 and its
Eurostar launches sculpted new branding by Someone
Eurostar has unveiled its new branding, created by Someone, which is based around a brand sculpture that can be applied to different touchpoints.
MPs say public spending cuts could be ‘disastrous’ for the arts
A ‘double-whammy’ of local authority cutbacks and spending reductions from the Arts Council could force arts organisations across the country to close, MPs have warned.
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There was tentative optimism in the air at the property industry’s recent Mipim conference, which could lead to branding opportunities in the property world – including some more innovative UK
Holmes Wood rolls out new Virgin Atlantic identity on signage
Holmes Wood is creating new wayfinding for Virgin Atlantic as the airline looks to roll out its recently updated identity. The airline unveiled a new identity and aircraft livery (pictured),
Design Council aims to tackle violence in A&E
The Design Council has launched a project which aims to reduce violence and aggression towards NHS staff in hospital accident and emergency departments.
Hyphen Design and anthropology professor work on ‘hunter’ man-bag
Hyphen Design and Geoffrey Beattie, professor of anthropology at Manchester University, have worked on the design of the ‘hunter’ man-bag concept, for shopping comparison site Kelkoo.
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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.
