News in Pictures
The album cover for Peter Bjorn and John’s forthcoming album uses a painting, entitled Trophyroom, by Swedish artist Thomas Broomé. Design consultancy Joppen incorporated the names of the band and
Get in line
Uniforms have enrobed humans for millennia, endowing a feeling of belonging and conjuring the power of the collective. Historians trace the rise of the uniform to 210 BC, the first
Courting the public arena
Designers must show that they can thrive in the public sector – and learn to handle the procurement process better, argues Gerry Postlethwaite
Goodwill hunting
After the financial turmoil of 2008, retail banks have a lot to do to counter accusations of corporate greed and cynical marketing. How can design help them to rebuild consumer
Mandy isn’t the standard bearer for design we deserve
Peter Mandelson’s London Design Festival opening speech (www.designweek. co.uk, 16 September 2008) was cited in your review of 2008 (DW 18 December) as an indicator of a possible role for
We need definitions of our evolving profession
I am taking you up on your challenge about increasing design value awareness in the public sector (Comment, DW 11 December 2008). I believe the design community must know itself
Using the Web to keep kids hooked, seven days a week
Regarding Emily Pacey’s News Analysis (DW 4 December 2008), comic publishers should realise the Web is a prime opportunity to keep engaging with fans between issues. Children are impatient and
Inspired
The dilemma/ how to respond to a marketing brief that dictates the use of a strong, successful identity system, while simultaneously coming up with a relevant solution that brings something
Wonder of Wedgwood
Who cares if Woolworths goes under? Much more important is the loss of a manufacturer with its roots in the Industrial Revolution, argues Hugh Pearman
News in Pictures
Abrams is publishing Sagmeister: Made You Look, by graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister and Peter Hall. The book was first published in 2001, but is being redesigned for publication in April.
Promising start to the year is marred by Royal Mint contest
It’s been an interesting start to what is being billed as a difficult year. A raft of impressive job wins – this week, for example, a clutch of UK consultancies
DJPA looks to expand following takeover by Schawk
Anglo-Dutch group DJPA is looking to grow in the UK and Europe, following its acquisition yesterday by listed global network Schawk.The group joins strategic and design consultancy Anthem – which
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