2 October 1997

Set in orbit, eight on-screen stars move up from the earth to form a ‘starball’ – the existing marque of the UEFA Champions League Football. Novocom has given a universal

The return from a trip abroad provides fresh insight. Liz Farrelly comes home to the new BTA marque for Britain and finds it disappointingly nostalgic and parochial.

Sebastian Conran was described as a car fanatic in last week’s DW. It is a lesser known fact that he is often to be seen driving slightly fanatical cars. Conran

British Ambassador in France Sir Michael Jay is hosting an evening for UK designers in Paris on Saturday to promote Britain’s talent to the French. Organised by the Design Council

The century-old Commonwealth Club, home to The Royal Commonwealth Society, is to re-open in the new year with a contemporary image. Design group Morey Smith won a four-way unpaid creative

The City of Westminster has acquired 15 Automatic Public Toilets, created by Paul Stead Design, from Adshel at a cost of 2.5m. For the contract PSD was paired with architects

Reserve your place on the DBA’s four-day Selling Design course on 22/23 October and 19/20 November. The course aims to instil confidence and the skills to increase your sales and

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Design looks set to take centre stage in the High Court again, following the launch of another case concerning trademark infringement and passing off. Marlin Lighting has started proceedings against

High-flying consumers on Concorde will have to resist new in-flight sales brochures, designed by Pyott, from next week. Focusing on the luxurious nature of the products available, the Objects of

The decision last November to drop the much loved Shamrock as Ireland’s mascot shocked and divided the nation. – A controversial replacement, featuring two characters dancing around a small shramrock,

Visit Karen Millen’s new flagship store in central London. The store has been designed by Brinkworth, the consultancy which is responsible for Karen Millen’s existing store designs. Location: 22-23 James