Orlando Hamilton hopes Household identity blooms
Household is to create a brand identity for Orlando Hamilton, in advance of the floral designer’s launch into supermarket retailing with a range of cut flowers and planted arrangements for
Architects brew Alessi collection
Alessi is launching an exhibition of tea and coffee sets designed by 20 contemporary architects. The collection will be shown at the Sir John Soane’s Museum in September. The architects
Sears Davies completes Uskmouth Power Station branding
London design group Sears Davies has completed the branding for Uskmouth Power Station in Newport, Wales. According to Sears Davies managing director Julian Davies, the consultancy has redesigned the marque,
Astound and DSP rejuvenate York hotel
Astound and DSP Architects have collaborated for the £500 000 redesign of York’s prestigious Dean Court Hotel, which is near completion. While keeping period details, the interior design reflects ‘a
Exhibitions
The Living Room is a mixed-media exhibition that surveys furniture, textiles, wallpaper and objects revealing the cultural richness and diversity of current styles. It runs from 8 September-17 October. Venue:
New branding recipe for Organix
Children’s organic food manufacturer Organix has appointed The Forster Company to review its branding, as it moves to clarify its offering for consumers. The Forster Company will initially look at
Fraser Design makes senior appointments
Fraser Design has appointed two senior account managers. Nick Buckland joins the consultancy from Coutts UK and Peggy Hyll arrives from Inverness Medical.
Arad powers look of Battersea hotel
Ron Arad Associates has designed a radical luxury hotel concept to be housed at Battersea Power Station in London. The plans for the Upperworld Hotel will be officially revealed at
Tide-Frater joins team at Harrods
Former head of creative direction at Selfridges Susanne Tide-Frater takes up a post at Harrods this week. Tide-Frater is joining the retailer as creative director, a position that has been
Aspinal appoints Vivado for identity review
Luxury leather goods e-tailer Aspinal of London has appointed Vivado to review its identity. New-look print materials and a website, www.aspinaloflondon.com, is scheduled to roll out from October.
Young blood
It’s heartening when a client organisation turns to young blood for ideas. So news that credit card company Visa is collaborating with Royal College of Art students sent a warm
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On 14 September a fast-track course on Green legislation for electronics companies entitled Making Electronics Green is taking place at the Centre for Sustainable Design at the Surrey Institute of
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