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Simon Manchipp argues for simplicity in the design industry and how it can benefit the client
On-line banks must invest in structure and content
In response to your piece High street banking still wins over on-line offers (DW 21 November), the ICM research is too simplistic in its portrayal of consumer attitudes. Consumers don’t
Furniture retailers fail to deliver on design quality
Poor product design and uninspiring store environments means furniture retailers in the UK are lagging behind other retail sectors, according to a Verdict report released this week. The report says
Ten things you need to know about starting up
Starting a business is perhaps the most exciting, challenging and scary decision you can make. But it could be the most rewarding, explains Amanda Merron
New position for JHP co-founder
JHP co-founder John Herbert has stepped down after 23 years as managing director to take up a non-executive role with the consultancy. Strategic director Steve Collis and creative director Raj
Alsop takes on Liverpool job
The Alsop Consortium has won a competition run by Liverpool Vision commission to design the Fourth Grace building on Liverpool’s waterfront. Three structures, linked by pedestrian walkways and combining retail,
Elle makes a Mynt with store design
Fashion brand Elle, the clothing arm of the glossy magazine, is trialling a new store concept designed to increase associations with the publication, prior to an ‘aggressive’ roll out next
e-commerce introduced to Technics’ website
De-construct is introducing an e-commerce capability to Technics’ website, www.technics 1210.com. It will enable visitors to buy merchandise such as T-shirts, which De-construct is also designing.
License fee revenue channelled to BBC’s creatives
We were pleased once again to have made it into the Top 50 creative groups (DW 28 November). I would, however, like to take issue with the editorial comment that
Hot off the press
In true ‘Have I Got News For You’ style, this week we are mostly reading EPS News – the paper of record for all your expanded polystyrene issues. Top of
Workplace interiors for software developer Veritas
BDGworkfutures has created workplace interiors for software developer Veritas. The consultancy has been working on the project since 1999.
Toffeeapple appoints Paul Bishop
Digital group Toffeeapple has appointed Paul Bishop as advisory creative director. Bishop, who was previously as creative director Icon Medialab and Saatchi & Saatchi, joins from Atos KPMG Consulting.
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