Books
The Way We Live by Stafford Cliff and Gilles de Chabaneix presents design ideas from beach huts to palaces. The book is published by Thames & Hudson, priced £24.95.
Bunch of geezers who regularly plumb the depths
It’s not that funny, but Wolff Olins-offshoot Dave always makes us think of plumbers. We suppose it must be the blokey name. Mind you, the group seems to be the
Soma Creative designs Chillifunk sleeve
Soma Creative weighs in with a prize fight theme for one of its sleeve cover projects for Chillifunk Records, a new offshoot of Flying Records. The design for Chillifunk vs
D&P stores up retailer’s look
Discount retailer Instore is to roll out Dalziel & Pow-designed interiors and branding across 100 stores next year.
Capital Radio appoints Fitch London for annual report
Capital Radio has appointed Fitch London to design its next annual report.
Exhibitions
From 26 November until 24 December A Metallic Christmas showcases the Metal Gallery’s personal selection of work by various contemporary UK artists. Venue: The Metal Gallery, 90 Mount Street, London
Has the bid committee missed a PR opportunity?
Has the Olympic bid committee missed a PR trick or two?
Comments flood in on bid identity
Designers are less than impressed with what has been dubbed the EastEnders-style identity for London’s 2012 Olympic bid, unveiled on Monday. The controversial marque drew glum reactions, largely due to
The Solution Group creates Sirens marque
The Solution Group has created a marque for Kitchenware Records’ latest signing Sirens. The group is also working with the band on photography and print work.
CDT Design creates Paternoster Square window posters
CDT Design has created a series of window posters to cheer up London’s Paternoster Square during its redevelopment phase. The artwork is in place for the Lord Mayor’s official opening
Blue River unveils Simon Watkin sculpture
Blue River this week unveils a sculpture by local artist Simon Watkin for its public art space, Project Blue1, outside its office on Forth Banks in Newcastle. Departure Gate features
S&M grinds out a more refined look
Smith & Milton begins brewing up fresh ideas next month for Kaffehuset Friele, Norway’s biggest coffee brand, in order to filter more personality into the product offer.
Latest articles
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Design Week 1986-2023
Design Week closes, having championed design excellence for the past 38 years.
What will retail and experience design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, WeWantMore creative director Ruud Belmans offers his view on what retail and experience design might look like next year.
What will exhibition design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, Studio Arc director Lyndsey Bowditch offers her view on what exhibition design might look like next year.
