Creativity checks out with Holiday Inn revamp
The revamped identity for Holiday Inn represents a perfect example of ‘gobbling up the execution and spitting out the concept’. The last thing I want to do is to come
Voxpop
Croydon is looking to transform itself into the ‘new Barcelona’ and has brought in Will Alsop to envision its future as a ‘beacon of sustainability’. Can the town really turn
AIGA offers much more than the UK design bodies
Adrian Shaughnessy’s piece on the American Institute of Graphic Arts’ conference (Private View, DW 8 November) struck a chord. Having emigrated from the US in the late 1980s, I found
Inspired
Just when I was beginning to feel allergic to design, perhaps after one too many ‘design alerts’ in my e-mail inbox, finally, something that offered respite: Martino Gamper’s 100 Chairs
It’s rubbish, but it’s ours
‘”They order,” said I, “this matter better in France.”‘ You know the quote, but do you know where it’s from? Pay attention – it’s Laurence Sterne, the opening words of
It’s show time
When Nokia’s global flagship roll-out hits London next month, customers will find an environment that’s all about hands-on participation and tinkering with products. It’s the latest high-profile example of how
Soaring rents could force creatives out of central London
You could argue that the ideal location for a design consultancy is central London. Status, travel links, bars, restaurants and proximity to clients, suppliers and peers are all convincing reasons
Bichard needs to make the Design Council feel relevant
The Design Council marked the end of an era this week when it hosted a party for outgoing chairman Sir George Cox, who steps down next month.Cox has arguably been
Saffron
Saffron has been appointed to redesign the consumer, corporate and business identities for Visit London. The work will be unveiled in early 2008.
Tayburn
Four directors of Tayburn have completed a management buy-out of the consultancy from its founder and chairman Erick Davidson. Davidson plans to step down next year but will remain non-executive
Turquoise
Turquoise has created the visual branding and strategy for Freedom4, the wireless broadband service being launched early next month by Pipex Communications and Intel Capital. The brand strategy centres around
BP internal awards
The campaign for this year’s BP internal awards scheme, The Helios Awards, has been devised by Circle Design.
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