Corkart goes on sale next month
Corkart, designed by Sebastian Bergne, is going on sale next month. The product allows people to create cork ‘sculptures’ that can grow over time. The product, which was first shown
LFH creates packaging for Carlsberg Baltic
LFH has created the packaging for Carlsberg Baltic’s new beer and spirits mix range, D-Night, aimed at 18- to 25-year-olds. The line takes design cues such as the red ‘D’
Deadline designs brochure for the Prince’s Trust Palace to Palace annual charity bike ride
Deadline has designed the posters, postcards and a 36-page promotional brochure for the Prince’s Trust Palace to Palace annual charity bike ride. The cycle ride starts at Buckingham Palace in
Consultancy 999 creates brochure for the BBC Philharmonic’s 2009/10 season
Consultancy 999 has created a 40-page brochure for the BBC Philharmonic’s 2009/10 season, which celebrates the orchestra’s 75th anniversary. The brochure, which was created by 999’s Manchester office, features a
Pop fragments
‘The word is very important to me,’ says artist David Spiller. ‘I did a painting that was just a big “A” once; it was me tipping my hat to Johannes
Facing up to independence
The cultural transition from big business to independent working can be as challenging as it is rewarding, says Kate Blandford
Ethical shape
How do you create packaging that combines real sustainability and compelling form, without compromising on either? Sarah Woods unpacks the issues involved and looks at what some key brands are
Seeking shelter
Taking space in a ‘mother store’ can be a tempting and less risky alternative to opening your own shop. Clare Dowdy looks at how three fledgling businesses are using this
Voxpop
Hat-Trick Design has created the new identity for breast cancer charity Breakthrough. Which charity would you like to rebrand, and why?
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London’s Microsoft store opens with “maximum flexibility” in mind
The new store — conceived by design and architectural practice Gensler — has a gaming lounge, multi-purpose Community Theatre and a McLaren sports car on the ground floor.
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From vegan vending machines to zero plastic takeaways, the food industry is finding inventive solutions to its plastic problem.
How to become a: lighting designer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Tim Routledge, founder at his own company, about the art of “painting with light”, dealing
