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The deadline for entries to the 2001 Design Week Awards has been extended to Friday 27 October. The awards cover 20 main categories, and there will be a Best of
Identica makes Aculight work of cosmetics
Identica has created the branding and identity for Aculight, a new cosmetic skin improvement and hair removal technology. The identity was developed to differentiate Aculight from similar treatments found in
Support of SBC scheme
London’s South Bank Centre is claiming widespread support for its draft redevelopment architectural masterplan, following a public consultation exercise. SBC chief executive Karsten Witt says it is too early to
Elmwood vote
Elmwood’s 40 staff have voted unanimously in favour of a proposal for a shareholder partnership (DW 13 October). The company structure will be changed as soon as possible.
Hoover Vortex cleaners banned
Manufacturer Hoover European Appliance Group will not be allowed to sell or make any more of its Triple Vortex vacuum cleaners within the UK, after the High Court granted rival
Underberg relaunches its Dettling range
Swiss Kirsch manufacturer Underberg is relaunching its Dettling range with a new brand identity and packaging created by London consultancy Design Bridge. Underberg plans to create a new premium category
Nautor’s Swan sets sail with MinTat marque
Finnish yacht manufacturer Nautor’s Swan has rebranded in an effort to strengthen the association of its identity with its products. Design consultancy Minale Tattersfield & Partners has carried out the
Oasis to open flagship store in West End
Fashion retail chain Oasis is to introduce a new flagship store format, developed by Fitch. The store will open next week in Argyll Street, in London’s West End. New features
New Barbican identity by Citigate Lloyd Northover
A new brand identity for London’s Barbican Centre was launched this week, along with plans for the redesign of the centre’s foyers and public spaces. Citigate Lloyd Northover won a
Collings on board for DBA
The Design Business Association has appointed Rebecca Collings, managing director of design and communications consultancy C21, to its board of directors after the association’s AGM. Ian Rowland Hill, DBA chief
Quality graduate seeking a quality company
I find it hard to believe the comments supplied by Karina Beasley of Gabriele Skelton in the Recruitment Survey (DW 6 October). Having recently graduated from Goldsmiths College with a
Munken Agenda 2000
Browns collaborated with world-renowned photographer Martin Parr to create a colourful diary enhanced by uncoated paper.
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