Reading-based digital design group, Blue Orbit, has gone into administration. According to Ross Gemmel of accountant Begbies Traynor, which is handling the administration process, the group called in administrators on
Harvey Nichols is planning to unveil a range of specially- procured Australian foods under its Taste Australia banner, with a visual identity created by Leeds consultancy Thompson. Food and drink
Gill Davies Associates has been appointed to update the identity of the Circle 33 Housing Group, and develop a related brand for Circle 33 as a private developer.
In spite of the media’s best efforts to reinforce the prima donna image, Adrian Shaughnessy thinks the public’s perception of designers is slowly improving
Nucleus has acquired on-line marketing specialist New Wave Marketing for an undisclosed sum. Under chairman Peter Matthews’ ‘buy and build’ strategy, the takeover is Nucleus’ second this year, following the
We have just received the latest copy of Design Week (24 June) and I must just say how amusing I thought the front cover was.
The Other Flower Show, featuring ten garden shed installations by contemporary artists including Tracy Emin and Tord Boontje, concludes on 11 July. The wide range of installations on show include
Hannah Booth looks through the degree shows to find the creative stars of the next generation
The Camberwell College of Arts MA Degree Show, featuring book arts, drawing, digital arts, conservation and print-making, is on from 7-10 July. Venue: Camberwell College of Arts, Peckham Road, London
As Tesco unveils Legal Store, Trish Lorenz asks designers if they believe there is a case for branded legal services that target consumers more effectively
A bar and delicatessen called T will open in The Tea building media complex in London’s Shoreditch this month, with interiors designed by Matt White and an identity by Tundra.
Screen branding group Lambie-Nairn has won the contract to rebrand The Weather Channel Companies in the US, for the first time since its inception in 1982. The branding project will
LA-based designer Paul Woods has mined his professional and personal experience to create a “straight-talking” handbook for design grads.
The wide-ranging redevelopment of Piccadilly Gardens will include a children’s playground, pedestrianised areas, new lighting and wayfinding.
Studio partner Marina Willer has reimagined a 1970s logo for the film magazine’s new look, which launches with four cover stars.
From a playful zine, to a “tribal” title sequence and “tongue-in-cheek” wine brand, these are the design projects that caught our eye in July.
