Digest
Asylum has promoted former senior creative Theresa Potts to the position of creative director. She replaces former creative director Tim Nolan, who has left to complete an MA and pursue
Innova brand looks Pure by Design
Pure by Design has revamped the identity and packaging for haircare company Alberto Culver’s Innova brand, which is being rolled out from the end of this week to eight European
Digest
Rufus Leonard has appointed Wesley Hogg from Syzygy to the role of creative director. Hogg will join the consultancy on 6 May.
Book
An anthology of articles on design and design culture is compiled in Design Is edited by Akiko Busch with photographic essays by David Carson. It’s out now, published by Princeton
Design needs a minister to handle social initiatives
It’s good to see that design-friendly research institute Demos is still out there campaigning to bring radical thoughts into public policy and political thinking, and that design remains very much
Digest
Demos, a think-tank charity that undertakes policy-related research, has published an open letter to coincide with the announcement of the new Cabinet Secretary Sir Andrew Turnbull. The document highlights the
CDT rings the changes at infrastructure group SST
SST will launch a revamped identity by CDT Design in early May, representing a five-figure design investment by the company. SST, which provides infrastructure solutions to the telecoms industry, counts
Digest
Holland & Holland, the gun specialist, has revamped its identity as part of a move to broaden the company’s presence into outdoor wear.
Small talk better than big, clichéd formulas
Which size of consultancy delivers the optimum service: large or small? Jonathan Levien, who is a proponent of the latter, continues the debate
Strathmore thirsts after Parker Williams rebrand
Water brand Strathmore will relaunch from this month with an identity and packaging redesigned by Parker Williams. The work includes a new look for Strathmore’s still and sparkling water ranges
Rainbow revolution
In scientific terms, we may not be sure exactly what colour is, and among psychologists, there is yet no consensus on how different colours affect our moods and emotions. But
AM focuses on Boots’ glasses
Boots the Chemists this week launches a range of packaging, designed by AM Associates, for its ready-made reading glasses. The objective of the revamp is to simplify the shopping experience
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