11 September 1997

Newsdesk: Clare Dowdy 0171-439 4222

Sainsbury’s confirms it has established a shortlist of design groups to look at revamping its branding in the face of aggressive competition from its rivals. Details of the pitch are

Independent think tank Demos is the latest mover to join the long line of organisations seeking to brush up Britain’s image. Clare Dowdy investigates the phenomenon

John Darbyshire, founder of newly launched JD Communications, is obviously no shrinking violet. Rather than a boring picture of himself on the fire escape of his office, as is the

The Tidy Britain Group runs environmental campaigns to help clean up the country. – In the past the marque for each campaign has been designed by different consultancies, leading to

Small FIRMS minister Barbara Roche has pledged to address any inconsistency among Business Links branches, after renewed criticism from the design industry. Her vision statement on the scheme launches next

Barclays Bank has not yet committed itself to the development of a new corporate identity, but is reviewing a number of elements of its branding, says a spokeswoman for the

The Attik has redesigned packaging for Bisto Foods’ Saxa Table Salt and packaged two new variants. – – Umbrella Design created Lee Cooper’s exhibition stand for the 40 Degrees show

A Coca-Cola spokeswoman cannot comment on rumours that Fanta is being relaunched worldwide with new packaging. – ‘We are not ready to make any announcements,’ she says.

THE recent restructuring at DIA is believed to have played a part in a number of resignations among senior staff. Board director Martin Kelly and senior designer Andrew Spencer have

Two restructurings in the last 18 months have seen some high level changes at DIA. Tom Bawden attempts to discover the real reasons behind the chain of developments.

As clients catch on to the possibilities lighting can offer, special effects are coming into their own. Nicky Churchill looks at three examples