Holistic approach to design brings better value all round
You may have noticed a new word entering design parlance. People on conference platforms are talking about ‘value’ in the context of design, which is a far cry from the
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The hangover of Minimalism finally seems to be reaching an end. Hugh Pearman welcomes back decoration and ornamentation with open arms
B&Q makeover is merely a response to consumer trends
With regard to your recent Vox Pop (DW 29 September) – which asked about the effects on a retail brand that diversifies from its core market – B&Q is now
Selfridges eyes up range of designers for flagship revamp
Selfridges is turning up the heat at its flagship Oxford Street store in London this week and will draft in a range of designers to revitalise its retail environments. Under
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Pied à Terre shoots for another star with makeover
Pied à Terre, the two Michelin- starred London restaurant, re-opened last week with a more sophisticated and luxurious design, as it seeks to up the ante and win another much-coveted
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Bostock and Pollitt appoints design director
Bostock and Pollitt has appointed Mark Pailing as design director, as part of a restructure to boost the group’s senior design team. Pailing moves from the recently renamed CGI London,
Revamp for St Martins Lane bars as hotel announces expansion
Following reports last week (DW 6 October) that the Philippe Starck-designed Asia de Cuba restaurant in London’s St Martins Lane hotel is being revamped, Design Week can exclusively reveal that
Yamaha fine tunes plans for London office
Yamaha’s Product Design Laboratory is firming up plans to open a satellite office in London, possibly as early as next month. Yasuhiro Kira, executive officer at Yamaha and general manager
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What inspired me to become a designer? My father is the sole reason for me becoming a designer. He’s been one himself for the best part of 35 years. Growing
Acknowledge the unsung hero behind the entrepreneur
Every year, business awards are won by entrepreneurs and enterprising companies across the UK. But shouldn’t we be doing more to recognise the contribution of the UK’s ‘unsung heroes’? Behind
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