14 January 1999

Curtis Fine Papers is calling for entries to its International Design Competition by 31 January. The competition is open to any designer or printer who has used Curtis Fine Papers’

Glasgow kicked off its year as City of Architecture and Design with great confidence. The opening show at the McLellan Galleries, aptly titled Winning and focusing on sport, has public

Mention National Savings and images of pensioners shuffling down to the Post Office to check on their Premium Bonds come to mind. In today’s world of highly marketed, specifically branded

A leaflet developed to market Lloyd Northover Citigate’s corporate identity experience in the energy sector uses an image sourced from Robert Harding Picture Library. The image was given more contrast

A new shop, Mint will include unusual interiors, new designers, modern lighting and accessories. The products feature ethnic elements, recycled, natural and manmade materials. Contact: 0171-224 4406. Venue: Mint, 70

Bingo’s National Game brand is to get a new image. Integrated ad and design group FCA has been appointed by operator the National Bingo Game Association to handle its 5m

Recruitment activity across the design industry is picking up after a quiet period at the end of last year, according to recruitment consultants. “It’s obviously very early days, but recruitment

Made in Scotland exhibits the work of design graduates of the Nineties from Glasgow School of Art. The event demonstrates that design education contributes to a productive and creative partnership

Product designer James Dyson has been appointed chairman of The Design Museum, replacing Terence Conran who steps down after five years in the role. Dyson was voted into the position

French cultural magazine Télérama is to get a face-lift this summer, courtesy of London’s CDT Design. The weekly was last redesigned in 1992 in a project steered by CDT director

It’s a rare client who believes ‘we’re running a brand, not a democracy’. But when someone with clear vision is involved in a project, the resulting design is more likely

Firbank Kempster International has appointed a new chief operating officer for the US market, Sean Roberts, and a new vice-president of sales, Michael Hardesty, as part of its expansion drive.