We only have a decade to change our behaviour
I have been going to a few non-design talks recently, but these have been overshadowed by one held earlier this month by Tomorrow’s Company at the House of Lords. Entitled
The COI may be being fair, but it doesn’t feel like it
Andrew Prince, referring to the new Central Office of Information design roster, says he’s expecting more than 1000 pre-qualification questionnaire submissions for 11 lots, with five consultancies on each (Letters,
Inspired – Chris Walmsley
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Cutting-edge steel
Don’t be tempted by throwaway goods, when hand-finished pieces are within your reach. Hugh Pearman marvels at David Mellor’s perfectly balanced cutlery
The value of British design
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Designers predict shop of the future: hi-tech, no logo
A trip to the shops next year could see retailers locating passing consumers with GPS, before luring them into their debranded hi-tech stores using limited-period discount offers texted to the
Paris Panda creates identity and online push for Live at Leeds
Paris Panda has designed an identity and microsite for music festival Live at Leeds, ahead of its design of the full site in the new year. The digital consultancy was
Design in the regions can ride out mooted political change
The regions are a hot topic. With the Tories bent on scrapping the system of Regional Development Agencies should the party win the next General Election, debate centres around alternative
Hemisphere to design IWMN exhibition on Don McCullin
Imperial War Museum North has appointed Hemisphere to design an exhibition of work by war photographer Don McCullin. Hemisphere competed against Wonder Associates, The King’s Arms and Mark Studio to
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