Time on his hands
It’s still only January and already someone’s taking a swipe at us (DW 5 January). Clearly Geoff Gradwell has plenty of time on his hands at the moment (two letters
Michelin design contest focuses on EU safety rules
In the week that Detroit was bombarded by car-lovers from across the globe, Michelin announced the theme for its 2007 Challenge Design competition ‘road safety for everyone’. Michelin’s decision highlights
New head of EIG plans global growth
Simon Bolton, incoming chief executive officer of Enterprise IG (DW 12 January), is looking to acquire design consultancies when he takes up the post next week, and does not rule
Review
TALKS l Critics/ What Can Graphic Design Learn from Them? A talk by Rick Poynor, presented by the Typographic Circle, takes place on Thursday 19 January at 7pm. Venue: JWT,
Daler-Rowney plans redesign of artist pads
Daler-Rowney is planning to redesign its range of artist pads, the first of which will be launched in February. The creative work is being undertaken by Leicester design group D&A
Futureproofing our design past
An important new role for Moira Gemmill, design head of the Victoria & Albert Museum, could lead to exciting changes, says Sarah Balmond
AIG refreshes Helen Storey Foundation’s Web presence
Malcolm Garrett and Applied Information Group have overhauled the website of the Helen Storey Foundation, the arts, science and design organisation founded by fashion designer Helen Storey. The site will
Designers need expertise to gain edge over competition
Every so often design groups latch on to an idea that they believe gives them the edge over their rivals. We’ve seen phrases like ‘brand strategy’, ‘strategic consultants’ and the
CDT Design and Radley Yeldar design identity for London bid
CDT Design and Radley Yeldar have designed a brand identity for London’s bid to host the 2011 World Skills competition. The event showcases vocational talent and a range of materials
Profile: Simon Bolton
Easy-going, yet motivated, ad man Simon Bolton is about to move over into design, with a new top role at Enterprise IG. David Benady talks to him about the challenges
Gemmill moves V&A Futureplan on
The Victoria & Albert Museum is planning to redesign its ceramics gallery and install a state-of-the-art temporary gallery in the Boilerhouse Yard, as part of its £150m Futureplan redevelopment. Designers
Clearasil in major relaunch to broaden appeal of range
Clearasil has undertaken its most significant rebrand in more than ten years. It is carrying out a six-figure design project to overhaul its brand proposition, identity and packaging in a
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