Review of the year
The past 12 months have seen game-changing events which could easily have swamped the world of design – not least the profound and continuing impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review
Dragon Rouge creates new hotel brand Chapter Hotels
Dragon Rouge has created the identity for new British hotel chain Chapter Hotels, and will brand each new Chapter property as it opens. The Chapter brand has been launched by
Cada claims eco ‘world first’ with all-Green beverage and food packaging at Beirut Airport
Cada has created food packaging for Beirut Airport in Lebanon, which could make it the world’s first airport with almost entirely environmentally sourced food and beverage packaging. The consultancy worked
In the soup
Pencil has created packaging for soup company Watmuff & Beckett, which launches this week. The consultancy developed line illustrations of a ladle and fork to include a cut-through, to showcase
Stars in stripes
Brazilian design group Allê hadesigned by José Marton. The range is partially constructed using waste product from other designs in the Allê range.s created the Hybrid collection, which is set
Mark Studio briefed to work on Christian Aid Week campaign
Mark Studio has been appointed to create the identity and campaign work for next year’s Christian Aid Week. The event, which is held in May, raises money to elevate poor
The challenge of cuts is upon us, but let’s stay upbeat and confident
What a roller-coaster year it’s been for design. Just as consultancies were raising their heads above the parapet with confidence for a working future post-recession, the Government axe started to
Form adds music scene vibe to identity work for Lettuce
Form is working on the identity of Lettuce, creating packaging, point-of-sale graphics, brochures and website for the ladies’ scarf brand. Form was appointed in April by Lettuce director Adrian Lisle,
DWHD audit leads to rebrand for British Horseracing Education & Standards Trust
DWHD has rebranded the British Horseracing Education & Standards Trust, a charity which awards qualifications in the racing industry. BHEST also operates the Racing to School education programme, which aims
Heartlands scheme to turn mine site into heritage centre
An arts commissioning programme is set to bring work by a host of international artists and designers to a multi-million-pound community-led development in Cornwall. The Heartlands project aims to transform
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News in Pictures
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