Soar joins expanding Fishburn Hedges
Fishburn Hedges Design has appointed its first creative director as it embarks on a repositioning and expansion of its business. Robert Soar (pictured), who worked as creative director at FutureBrand
Yau picks Kengo Kuma for restaurant
Restaurateur Alan Yau has selected Japanese architect Kengo Kuma to design his forthcoming Japanese restaurant concept, Cha Cha no Hana, opening in central London in February next year. In a
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Twig website set up to list sustainable print products
A website to help designers source sustainable paper and print products has been launched in the UK. Called Twig, www.twig.uk. com, it has been created by freelance graphic designer Caroline
Apple Corps loses court case
The Beatles’ Apple Corps label lost its court case with Apple Computer this week, after claiming that iTunes conflicted with a trademark agreement inhibiting the computer brand from entering the
100% East focuses on emerging designers
100% East is adopting a new format this year after its organisers admit that last year’s inaugural show was ‘extremely confusing’ and ‘misguided’. Rather than repeat last year’s attempt to
Kurt Geiger unveils Liverpool store design
Fashion brand Kurt Geiger has unveiled the design of its latest store concept in Liverpool and is planning a flagship opening in London’s Regent Street in July and an outlet
Want to be your own boss?
Starting your own consultancy may seem like a great idea, but make sure you plan it carefully from the outset, warns Mark Pinder
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EXHIBITIONS l Myths and Visions – The Art of Ray Harryhausen, which runs from 19 May to 26 September, explores the imagination, research and development behind the animation and special
Fine line
UN Studio’s pioneering architecture takes inspiration from graphic design, while embracing the inventiveness of engineering. Quentin Newark looks at the interaction of disciplines ahead of the opening of the Mercedes
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HM Revenue and Customs is poised to embark on a brand development strategy that could see its recently- designed identity revamped for a second time.
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