Someone rebrands Pakistani broadband company
Consultancy Someone has rebranded Pakistani broadband company Wi-Tribe by creating a new brand language to support its existing identity. Appointed in October through a pitch held by company owner the
DBA works with GLA to promote procurement best-practice
The Design Business Association says it is to work with the Greater London Authority to develop best practice design procurement case studies. DBA chief executive Deborah Dawton made the announcement
Wolff Olins brand Oxfam’s Grow campaign
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Portland redesigns media agency interiors
Portland Design is redesigning media agency Arena Media’s interiors, creating a new studio space and developing a graphic suite for its office in London’s Bloomsbury. The consultancy was appointed in
The stories of ourselves
Riding high on the tidal wave of interest in all things personal, some daring museums are providing a completely different take on what makes a suitable exhibit. John Stones seeks
Tough and brutal
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Win, lose or draw
Much like illustrator of the moment Noma Bar, Paul Blow’s doctrine is ’concept over style’, which he has allegedly claimed ’is the only way to overcome boredom and bleeding eyes’.
Designers have a role to play in technology
While technology has given us a wealth of new products, designers are needed to improve usability and presentation, says Clive Grinyer
Training zone
Despite the economic downturn and spending cuts, design and technology CPD courses have enjoyed a steady stream of custom. Emily Pacey explores the recent success of training courses and its
Baigent Digital has touchdown with its Apollo Legacy moon landings website for Scidox
Baigent Digital has created branding and a website for The Apollo Legacy, a documentary project dedicated to telling the stories of the moon landings. Baigent was appointed to work on
Crunch time
Dragon Rouge has created new packaging designs for Nairn’s Oat Biscuits. The consultancy says it has used ’dark, rich’ colours to emphasise the ’full flavour and naturally energising proposition of
City by the seaside
Essex-based consultancy Greybox has designed Southend-on-Sea’s bid document to gain city status. The creative includes a wave-shaped timeline pointing out key moments in the history of Southend, and is housed
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