‘Scotland the brand’
‘Scotland the brand’ must not forget its rich heritage With Tartan Week taking place in New York, there is a debate going on in Scotland about the national brand, sparked
Voxpop: 24 Hour Inclusive Design Challenge
Sprout Design has won this year’s Design Business Association/ Royal College of Art 24 Hour Inclusive Design Challenge to create reading-aid prototypes for the visually impaired. What difficulties does the
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Space exploration
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On the brink
Torn between nostalgia and a tentative optimism, Russian art and design may not be renowned for its playfulness, but Yolanda Zappaterra finds some rather witty and whimsical works coming out
Glitter bugs
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300Million evolves Theatres Trust identity
The Theatres Trust, the national advisory body which promotes the protection of theatres, is to launch an overhauled brand identity by 300million.The organisation provides advice and information, and champions the
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Council and Consul promote emerging UK talent at Milan
The Milan furniture fair is exploding into the city this week and two UK Government-backed organisations are grabbing the opportunity to promote emerging British design talent at the event.The British
It’s possible to realise a bigger vision and stay independent
You have to be nimble in design. Anyone who has run a consultancy will tell of the thrills and spills involved in staying in business in such a volatile, and
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