15 April 1999

Ringing up for an insurance quote? Calling to book a holiday? Chances are you’re through to the workplace phenomenon of the decade, the call centre. Following the US trend, call

South African cinema chain Ster Kinekor is poised for a multi-million pound launch into Europe under the label Ster Century. The company has secured 28 multiplex sites in Europe, of

The Science Museum has commissioned Red Kite New Media to produce software for a network of 30 interactive kiosks developed to help visitors to the gallery. A 3D plan will

Bankside Browser invites Southwark-based artists to submit works of art or related materials in any medium or style. The work will then be used for an exhibition taking the form

We were very interested to read your editorial: “Hard selling is not the answer, creativity is” (Comment, DW 19 February). In France we are experiencing a similar problem to that

Those quaint monks were out in force at the opening of Belgo’s latest restaurant on London’s Ladbroke Grove the other week – designed by Foreign Office Architects. The chain is

Applications are now being invited for this year’s Crafts Council Bursary Scheme. The scheme provides financial assistance for a number of designer makers, allowing them to exhibit at 100% Design

Electrical retailers are failing to keep up with the products they stock in terms of design innovation and excitement, according to the latest report from retail consultant Verdict. “Despite the

DIEFENBACH ELKINS DAVIES BARON is to change its name to FutureBrand, as one of a number of developments due to be announced next Tuesday.

Being a successful designer doesn’t automatically turn you into a successful manufacturer. Knowing how to design products which sell well won’t provide you with the skills to manufacture and market

Putting a story together on Yoplait Dairy Crest’s new identity has curdled a few brains in the Design Week office. To go with the story of the Springett’s new Yoplait

An Integrated approach: the future of annual reports takes place on 22 April. The day-long seminar will discuss the benefits, savings and opportunities of producing the printed and on-line version