East of England to raise profile with £4m of design work
Design projects to raise the profile of the East of England could earn the industry design and communications contracts worth up to £4m over the next three years. The East
Apple facing court battle over iTunes
Apple is set to face a high court action, brought by the countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark over its iTunes music download service. The joint action will seek to
Tayburn called in to brand Stirling
The city of Stirling in Scotland has appointed Tayburn to create a brand identity and unified communications strategy for the region. Stirling Partnership selected the Edinburgh consultancy following a pitch
Spiekermann slams FIFA over identity
Erik Spiekermann has lambasted FIFA for its handling of the Germany 2006 World Cup identity design, which he says ‘flies in the face of effective communication’. The German typographer’s stark
JGM in £63m First Great Western revamp
First Great Western has embarked on a £63m overhaul of the interiors of its high-speed trains, in a move designed to weave the train operator’s brand through its fleet. Transport
Design in the valleys
With plans for the first Design Forum for Wales under way, Sarah Balmond looks at how Wales can boost its international profile
In pursuit of the American dream
Starting afresh in New York is a challenging prospect, but could prove to be a valuable experience, says David Chamberlain Fourteen months ago, I had the good fortune to leave
There’s no reason to be too critical of The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse provides a valuable forum to promote everything that’s good about Scottish architecture and design (Voxpop, DW 18 May). Where’s the passion and belief in what can be achieved?
DPA Lighting Consultants designs lighting scheme for Gran Casino Aljarafe
Oxfordshire design group DPA Lighting Consultants has designed the lighting scheme for Gran Casino Aljarafe in Seville, Spain. Comprising the main gaming floor, a high stakes area, a bistro and
Dunn’s of Ireland appoints Mesh Design to review brand
Dublin consultancy Mesh Design has been appointed by Dunn’s of Ireland to review the brand identity and packaging of the 184 year-old smoked salmon brand. The identity will launch this
Visit London gets makeover from Dragon
Visit London is set to launch its new brand positioning at the end of the month, created by Dragon. The consultancy was appointed in April to differentiate Visit London and
Lippincott names Glynn London head
Lippincott Mercer has promoted Simon Glynn, one of its three senior partners, to the new position of head of its London office. Lippincott Mercer’s New York-based chairman and chief executive
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