Baugur to build retail empire
Hamley’s owner Baugur is reportedly planning to build an Arcadia-style retail empire, following the £152m acquisition of British retail chain Oasis. Oasis chief executive Derek Lovelock, who will remain at
Ironic, pithy… you name it
Jim Davies sheds light on the different kinds of thought processes behind design consultancy monikers
Boeing dreams up 7E7 interiors
Boeing’s in-house design team, led by Klaus Brauer, has unveiled designs for the 250-seater 7E7 Dreamliner this week. Interiors will feature a revamped entryway, with sweeping arches to improve the
SAMS Design creates Papers packaging
SAMS Design has created the packaging for the Pampers Baby Wipes range from Proctor & Gamble.
Frost warms to Australia link-up
Vince Frost is set to join forces with Australia-based Emery Vincent Design, in a move that will see the emergence of the renamed Emery Frost group down under. The Frost
Country Road appoints 20/20
Australian fashion and lifestyle retailer Country Road has appointed 20/20 to create a store concept for a 700m2 flagship space, due to open in spring next year.
Airside announces 2004 calendar
On an entirely dissimilar tack to Tullis Russell (top), Airside is announcing its 2004 calendar as ’12 inches of designer pleasure’. Each month features a glossy image of the kind
Pure designs M&S make-up packaging
Edinburgh-based Pure has designed packaging for a range of make-up accessories for Marks & Spencer.
Talks
The Typocircle lecture NB Studio – Insert Title Here is taking place on 26 November at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 and £10 for members. Contact: Angela Gilroy for full details
The Institute of Animal Health appoints This Way Up
This Way Up has been appointed to design the annual report for the Institute of Animal Health, an international research centre dedicated to improving the health of farm animals.
Vox Pop
Poulter Partners has created a British train identity for Midland Mainline with a European look. What do you think constitutes a European look and is it a useful distinction?
Universal appeal for Skandium shop
Universal Design Studio is creating the interiors for Skandium’s London flagship store, which is due to open in late spring on Marylebone High Street. The Scandinavian lifestyle retailer’s Wigmore Street
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