Twin win in the DBA challenge
Two product design groups share top prize in this year’s Design Business Association Design Challenge, beating four other contenders. Factory Design and Seymour Powell are joint winners, respectively for a
Fuller takes Promise director post
Clare Fuller, former BamberForsyth Fitch director, latterly with Roundel, has become the first recruit to Promise Corporation, the nascent ‘brand business’ set up by ex-FutureBrand Europe, Middle East and Asia
Sole power
Vans footwear has been associated with the Californian skateboard scene for more than 25 years. John Cooper discovers why the company chose to open its global flagship on London’s Carnaby
Illuminating the dark art of financial management
I agree with John Dewhirst’s comments (Design Business, DW 27 November). I run a course on financial management for the Design Business Association and many of the attendees view management
Forthcoming events
Cologne’s annual furniture fair, the Internationale Möbel Messe, takes place from 19-25 January.
Stand out from the pack – use your Hudson Fuggle
Thank-you Jim Davies for mentioning us in his article ‘how design consultancies came up with their names’ (DW 20 November).
Fijit rebrands Havant Insurance Services
Fijit has rebranded financial group Havant Insurance Services. The project includes an identity and its implementation across stationery, brochures and a website.
Is the legend of disney in demise?
Richard Clayton asks whether the dynastic reign of the Walt Disney Company has come to an end
Dennis Fairey and Associates designs Remploy report
Berkhamsted design consultancy Dennis Fairey and Associates has designed the annual report and accounts for Remploy, the largest employer of disabled people in the UK.
Accounting for no taste
Why do we pretend to like things that are clearly outdated or tasteless? Hugh Pearman wishes we could see things clearly, without a distorted, ironic filter
Lou Cameron joins Nextbigthing
Former client services director at The Partners Lou Cameron has joined Nextbigthing, the creative group set up by former Tango creative director Glenn Harrison. Cameron will assume the same post
Wimbledon School of Art and Kingston University collaborate
Wimbledon School of Art and Kingston University are aiming to set up an innovative collaboration in the guise of a joint Higher Education Institute of Art and Design in South
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