Picture palace
Tim Flach photographed the images for literature for Certa designed by Lippa Pearce. Certa, which provides land quality certification and insurance, wanted its brochure to achieve a neutral and graphic
Animal rights group to decide on new hallmark
The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection is considering proposals from London consultancy Lawrence & Beavan for a new international hallmark device.
Eye candy from Paul Mullins
Pick and mix confectionery retailer Sweet Factory is getting a complete overhaul, new interiors, packaging, website and a tweaked logo by Paul Mullins Associates. The new format is in place
Briefs
Klaus Wuttke and Partners has created a single visual identity for Reckitt & Colman’s European metal polish range. – – The Partners has been appointed to design a new identity
The King’s Road retro
Virgin Megastore has gone for a retro look for its soon-to-be-opened store in the King’s Road. Using, for the first time, a selection of product designers for key elements, the
Mega-portfolio fulfils Virgin’s modest brief
It can pay to be keen. Met Studio was asked to provide three mood boards for Virgin’s new King’s Road Megastore (see First Sight, page 10). “They provided 53,” sighs
Charitable works
Many charities are still a little wary of design. Clare Dowdy explains how a firm working relationship can be beneficial to both parties.
US oil brand pumps 5m into revamp
US motor oil brand, Valvoline, is getting a 5m overhaul in an attempt to capture a greater share of the global automotive aftermarket. The company’s branding and packaging has been
Landor staff fear further job cuts
Staff at Landor Associates’ London office are bracing themselves for further redundancies, following the departure of at least four designers in the last two weeks. Design director Richard Stein, an
Nowicka Stern tantalises at the Hanover Grand
London nightclub Hanover Grand is getting a complete facelift from Nowicka Stern. The 800m2 space includes a stage, five bars, dance areas, balcony and a VIP area. The consultancy was
Taking risks is a key element of creativity
Later this month a dozen luminaries from inside and outside the creative community will meet at the Royal College of Art to kick off a debate about creativity. Why? Because
New Moschino store
Hosker Moore & Kent is to design Moschino’s first free-standing UK store. The 790m2 shop will open in London’s Conduit Street next spring.
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