SuperHuman Kester climbs every mountain
It’s a funny old game, this communications lark isn’t it? Design Week had terrible trouble getting hold of JoAnne Steele Designs, which penned an open letter to the organisers of
The Post Cards
The challenge for London consultancy Browns was to help Swedish paper manufacturer Trebruk sell a new type of paper. Under the brands Munken and Arctic, Trebruk had created a ‘bulk’
Mentor puts its trust in an identity by Sheppard Day
Sheppard Day has created a logo, strapline and promotional literature for management training company, Mentor. The revamp, designed to modernise Mentor’s image, was launched at the end of last week.
Books
Thames & Hudson World of Art series launches Graphic Design: A Concise History by Richard Hollis on 17 September, priced £8.95.
Digest
The Victoria & Albert Museum will be drawing up a shortlist of candidates for its head of design post by the end of September and is seeking to make an
Vox Pop
Following the furore over whether Transport for London had downgraded its design management function (DW 6 September), what is the best way to safeguard design’s status within complex organisations –
I commend consultancies that refuse to free-pitch
I admire people who write to Design Week who maintain their lofty ideals, in refusing every unpaid pitch. As much as we try to not get into free-pitch situations, sometimes
Brewer Riddiford redesigns skin care brand
Brewer Riddiford is redesigning Brodie & Stone’s T-Zone skin care brand. The tea-tree oil-based brand, is seeking to attract slightly older consumers after the revelation that women up to the
Membership has its privileges
Design groups could benefit if Britain joins the Euro, says Mike Exon, so why is no one campaigning?
Get the facts straight before pointing the finger
I write following a news story (DW 16 August) and Mark Pinder’s letter (DW 30 August) which both mentioned Identica in relation to Warwick Conferences. First, due to a possible
Mediocrity and rivalry rule out a Tottenham Hotspur rebrand by C21’s Garfunkel
As a fan of their north London rival Arsenal, I was amused to read that Spurs are reviewing their brand (DW 30 August). Renaming is something that they will need
Trade show
Hospitality-focused design show Design Vision returns for its second year as part of The Restaurant Show, from 17-19 September. Contact: The ticket hotline on 020 8715 8307. Venue: Earls Court
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