Take the bull by the horns
Spanish design came to worldwide attention back in the 1980s. Now, twenty years later, a new crop of talent is displaying both flair and fantasy, according to Sara Manuelli
Packaging Solutions makes case for older people
Packaging design should be more inclusive of older consumers in response to the UK’s rapidly ageing, but increasingly affluent, population, according to new research from the Packaging Solutions Advice Group.
Quantel similarities are a coincidence
Michael Johnson’s letter last week (DW 13 October) implies that our work for Quantel, of which the design of the symbol is only a small part, was developed from his
Bis Dixit
Pere Alvaro and Alex Gifreu met at design school ten years ago and they started the design consultancy Bis Dixit seven years later, in the northern town of Figueras. Self-confessed
Nescafé RSVP coffee table book Harrison Pursey corporate brochure
At London design consultancy Blast, uncoated paper usually gets first shout, but it is often specifically recommended when a project requires less formality.
Fishburn Hedges sets standard for new scheme
Leading financial services groups, including Zurich, Prudential and Friends Provident, are among backers of a new quality mark scheme launched this week, using a symbol developed by Fishburn Hedges. The
Design Net knows how deep the rabbit hole goes
To celebrate its fifth birthday, London digital consultancy Design Net reverted back to childhood with an Alice in Wonderland-themed bash. Kaftan-clad doormen – a reference to psychedelia, we think –
Punt Mobles
A family-run company started 20 years ago, Valencia-based Punt Mobles specialises in contract and household furnishing, as well as interiors. ‘It was started by my parents Vincent Martinez and Lola
Digest
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has appointed architects Jones Lang LaSalle and BDG McColl Architects to develop a retail strategy for the proposed Terminal 3 at Singapore Chngi Airport.
Museum of Domestic Design opens in London
Housing comprehensive collections of late 19th- and early 20th-century decorative design for the home, The Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture has been opened by Culture Secretary Chris Smith.
Godfrey develops agency image
The Rebecca Valentine Agency, a newly founded company representing portrait photographers, has launched its company identity, created by Australian designer Andrew Godfrey. Godfrey designed Black & White, an Australian magazine
Storm scores with Arsenal FC catalogue
Essex consultancy Storm Design has developed and produced a new merchandise catalogue for Arsenal Football Club.
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