The voice of experience
Do designers have the skills to be absorbing public speakers? Nick Smurthwaite asks the experts
Rotten stench as stale Space Hopper bounces back
Seeking to plug a hole in the market, the sympathetically named Meatandcheese Corporation has launched the Guffhopper, billed as the world’s first farting, cow-shaped hopper ball. Indeed. The bastardised Space
Gem Online designs CD-Rom for Icon
Interactive group Gem Online has designed a CD-Rom to promote lifestyle clothing and footwear retailer Icon. The consultancy is also working on a website for the company.
Still Waters Run Deep designs for Sports England
Still Waters Run Deep has designed a 60-plus page funding support pack for Sport England, the organisation that promotes British sport through the distribution of National Lottery and Treasury funds.
Shellys tries Love Branding for size
Shellys Shoes is to overhaul the look and feel of its 11-strong estate with a refocus on the brand’s London heritage and a concept store in Birmingham, all designed by
Sheppard Robson appoints Simon Flint
Architect and interiors consultancy Sheppard Robson has appointed Simon Flint as a senior interior designer. Flint (pictured) was previously a director with MoreySmith and has worked with clients including Channel
Thames Valley University appoints Box for CD-Rom
Thames Valley University has appointed Box to create an interactive CD-Rom highlighting careers in the tourism, travel and hospitality industries. The CD will be distributed to London schools, youth centres
Schiphol Group appoints Fitch London
Fitch London has been appointed to work on brand strategy and development for the Schiphol Group, the Dutch owner and operator of Amsterdam’s main airport. The consultancy beat three shorlisted
Degree show
Terra Nova II provides an opportunity to see some of the graduate work from the Glasgow School of Art’s fine art department. The work on show was selected in association
Vox Pop
With Elmwood extending its empire to Australia and now Imagination getting a foot into Asia through the acquisition of Events 360, where in the world would you choose to extend
Change rabbits lives or just bunny-hop this site
If you prefer your bunnies in the back garden – rather than dangling from an electrical cord – Leeds start-up Scratch and Newton offers a range of merchandise that promises
Dance to the Danish tune to understand our spaces
With regard to Vox Pop last week (DW 12 August), I would love to see some creative reappropriation of ‘spaces’ not just ‘buildings’.
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