In-house isn’t always a cost-effective solution
Reading Scott Billings’ article Insider Track (DW 18 September), I am struck by two thoughts that I have witnessed over and over again. First thought: critical mass is crucial to
Voxpop
Professional services and corporate brands, with their vague, abstract marks and ‘dynamic/forward-looking’ brand values, beat their chests, but say nothing of substance. Why are these normally intelligent people happy to
Hamm will have his hands full with the D&AD presidency
We think Garrick Hamm’s got a bit of a job on his hands with D&AD (Voxpop DW 25 September).
Inspired
Like many designers, I’ve always used the ubiquitous Moleskine notebook to sketch out ideas. But, recently it seemed that the world and his dog had one of these cool little
Publish and be damned
Barbarian publishers, focus groups and falling sales have all put paid to the notion that designers influence the look of magazines, says Adrian Shaughnessy
News in Pictures
Emory Douglas, the official graphic artist of the Black Panther party who documented the US civil rights movement in his work, will exhibit for the first time in the UK
Nesta report aims to ease route into business for artists
The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts is boldly attempting to match-make fine art graduates and big business, in the service of stimulating innovation in industry.Nesta’s latest research
ASHA updates Duke of Edinburgh identity
The Duke of Edinburgh Award has modernised its image with the help of brand design group Arthur Steen Horne Adamson.The refreshed DofE logo and visual identity will be rolled out
The public sector still hasn’t got the design message
A recent review of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s current extravaganza, tracing design’s progression throughout the 25-year Cold War between Russia and the US, concluded that design flourishes under capitalism.
United Utilities will unveil its international corporate brochure
UK water company United Utilities will unveil its international corporate brochure, designed by Manchester design group Corporation Pop at the end of this month. The consultancy won the contract following
The Arts Council refines its vision
The Arts Council has redefined its three-year vision for the future with the help of branding consultancy Intro. Responding to the Arts Council’s updated mission statement of ‘more arts, less
Social UK creates new visual identity for Capital Radio
Capital Radio is rolling out a new visual identity, designed by Social UK.
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