Integrated approach makes life easier
As one of eight best of class design consultants for BAA, we were recently invited to spend a day’s workshop with a representative from all BAA’s retail contractors and its
Out-sourcing is a successful alternative to traditional mergers
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Old bikers never die, they just ride scooters
The elderly are no longer to be left out in the transport design stakes. Booster Electric Vehicles has introduced a range of electric scooters created in conjunction with designers from
New division at Seymour Powell
Seymour Powell has launched a new research and strategy division called SP Forecasting, headed by James Woudhuysen. – Woudhuysen left Philips consumer electronics in The Netherlands last month (DW 10
Gunpowder plot goes up in a cloud of smoke
There was only one flaw to the gunpowder plot hatched by law firm Biddle & Co last week to mark its rebranding by The Partners.
Worried about colour
I am concerned about colour integrity in the print-related area of the design industry. – The use of analogue film proofing systems should give accuracy.
BA tailfin competition
The Sunday Times is holding a competition to create a new image for Britain which will be applied to the tailfins of British Airways aircraft. The deadline for entries is
Floor play
Nicky Churchill takes a look at the latest developments in floor-coverings where, just like the worlds of textiles and fashion, structure, texture and colour are very big this year.
Tartan type for Scotland brand
The “Scotland country of origin” device was unveiled on Monday to a mixed response. It is part of a national initiative to create new sales opportunities for Scottish companies. Scotland
EXHIBITIONS
Valo Reflecting Finnish Culture, is a six week celebration of the 80th anniversary of Finnish independence, from 16 November-1 January. Music, visual arts, literature, communication technology and films reflect Finland’s
Irish design awards results announced
Irish groups Design Works and Averill Brophy Associates have scooped two awards each in a competition organised by the Institute of Designers in Ireland. The inaugural awards marked the end
Trend for eating out leads to glut in restaurant work
A boom on the UK restaurant scene has provided a feast for the design market, with a focus on creative innovation to help make the new eateries stand out from
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