Heavy duty
You probably have a copy of Phaidon’s Art Book on your shelves. Somehow, the publisher managed to cram 500 pages of great art into a book and then sell it
Scene stealing
The life of a film production designer is often simply about creating a credible realm in which the action unfolds, as economically as possible. The studio’s focus is elsewhere/ on
BMW perks up Starbucks’ machines
BMW Group Designworks USA has expanded its remit to design a domestic espresso machine in association with Starbucks. Working in collaboration with coffee machine manufacturer Saeco, BMW has come up
Arriva unveils Cross Country rail branding
Transport company Arriva has unveiled the livery and brand identity of its new train company, Cross Country, which will become the longest network franchise in the UK. The work was
…as Travelodge tries One Off Spanish sortie
Travelodge is to make its first foray into the overseas budget hotel market, with a format devised by retail specialist The One Off Company, which was launched earlier this year.
Dew Gibbons leads UK field at London International Awards
Five UK design consultancies scooped gold and silver awards at the London International Awards, held last week at London’s Hippodrome.Representing British design, Dew Gibbons won one gold statue and three
Morgan flies new wings by Deep
Vintage car marque the Morgan Motor Company is employing Deep to rework its branding in a bid to capture the interest of younger car buyers. The brand first launched in
In reply
Accreditation is the way to regulate the industry Maxine Horn was right in her response to Michael Peters (Letters, DW 8 November) to point out that elitism has no role
Ring sideshow
After weeks of fanfare in the capital regarding transport, the revamped London Transport Museum has finally arrived. The story of London Transport is inextricably a story of design. From the
Open doors in the great wall
If you’re going to do business in China, firsthand experience of the country is essential, but be prepared for lots of planning and a bit of jet lag, says Alan
Tub thumper
Unpackaged is filling an interesting niche in London’s retail scene – it’s a market stall turned local store with better environmental credentials than virtually any of the capital’s supermarkets or
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They were only meant to be a record of his travels, but Nigel Peake’s distinctive maps are now exhibited across the globe. Fiona Nicolson meets the part-time cartographer who remains
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