More than words
I am a fan of tags on bottles. The more text the better. It is tangible proof that the brand has something to say for itself. It could be argued
A delicate flower in full bloom
Demand for design is booming in India, but the tastes of the local market have to be acknowledged to ensure success
News in Pictures
Yves Behar, founder of Fuse Project, is one of a selection of designers who have been commissioned to produce a range of pieces for Swarovski’s Crystal Palace.
Redesign of Blackpool’s seafront
ReBlackpool, Blackpool’s urban regeneration company, has shortlisted seven urban design and architectural groups for the redesign of the area’s seafront into a year-round urban park. Edaw, Fat, Fluid, Gensler, Nio,
Dragon
Dragon has appointed Andrew Wilson (pictured), former design director at Wolff Olins, as senior designer. Wilson will work with Samantha Dumont, Dragon’s creative director, and Keshi Bouri, Dragon’s design director,
Content by Conran
Content by Conran has appointed former Laura Ashley chief operating officer Mike Kingsbury as its chief executive, replacing Stephan Andersson.
Wechsler Ross & Portet
Wechsler Ross & Portet has designed a brand identity for Woodwise, a bespoke furniture-making business in South Africa.
Architextiles AD
The Royal College of Art’s publication on architecture and textiles has been launched. Architextiles AD was conceived and designed by the RCA’s deputy head of textiles and Architextiles project leader
Acid and IP experts criticise The Gowers Review
The Gowers Review of Intellectual Property falls far short of protecting designers against unlawful imitation, according to IP design experts and trade bodies.The report by Andrew Gowers, commissioned by the
New Statesman
Current affairs magazine New Statesman has launched a redesigned version of its website. The site – at www.newstatesman.com – was designed by interactive design consultancy Wilson Fletcher.
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