Books

The Directory of Design Capability in Glasgow gives information and contacts of design companies based in Glasgow. The directory has been produced jointly by Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Development Agency and Scottish Design.

Contact: Ian McMurdo at the Glasgow Design Initiative on 0141-287 0384 for a free copy.

The Sixties by Lesley Jackson traces the phenomenon of “the look” and how it created an explosion of consumerism in the Sixties. Published by Phaidon on 30 November the book costs 39.95.

The Design Journal is a new international journal providing a platform for the dissemination of design thinking and research. Published by Gower, the journal will cover design practice, theory, management and education.

Contact: Editorial chair Rachel Cooper on 0161-295 6146 or e-mail r.cooper@time.salford.ac.uk to submit a paper or a book review for the publication.