Peak performance at IOD Design Summit
I thought your editorial piece congratulating the Institute of Directors on the Design Summit was well deserved (DW 13 October). Along with several design luminaries, I enjoyed a day at
National design centre mooted for London
Plans to build a new central London design centre, backed by the London Development Agency and the Design Council, have been put to Chancellor Gordon Brown, in a bid to
Tayburn to open Manchester office as part of global drive
Edinburgh-headquartered consultancy Tayburn is poised to open an office in Manchester, as it also looks to further international expansion. The move will be spearheaded by Tayburn managing director Simon Farrell,
Deadline extension for DW Awards
The deadline for entries to the Design Week Awards 2006 has been extended to 10 November. Chaired by Design Week editor Lynda Relph-Knight, the judging panel will be led by
Shortlist for Furniture Design Fellowship
The Arts Foundation has announced that three designers – Carl Clerkin, Patrik Frederikson and Paul Kelley – have been shortlisted for the foundation’s 2006 Furniture Design Fellowship. It’s the first
Children’s ideas brought to life by Fantasy Design
The profile of design in schools received a boost this week, with the opening of an exhibition showcasing a pan-European collaboration of designers and young people at The Lighthouse in
North-South divide over site of national design centre
Debate has been rife in design since Chancellor Gordon Brown announced the Government’s plan to set up a design centre in Newcastle Gateshead in his Budget speech (DW 24 March).
News in Pictures
Odd has designed plush invites to promote a series of exclusive, lavish parties, to be held by Bacardi in locations around the world.
Dinny Hall leads jewellery revamp trend
Jewellery designer Dinny Hall is to launch a revamped brand and retail interiors, designed by Applied Information Group and Four IV respectively, as the jewellery sector undergoes a significant transformation.
Taboo unveils first retail outlet
On-line sex toy and lingerie brand Tabooboo opened its first retail outlet in London’s Carnaby Street last week, following the launch of its first concession, in the Top Shop flagship
Voxpop
What can the branding industry learn from the revelation that it was concern about a negative reaction to the costs of branding, that prevented Czech Airlines from changing its visual
Din Associates wins bra brand brief
Din Associates has been appointed to create merchandising formats, packaging and swing tickets for Sara Lee’s three bra brands: Wonderbra, Gossard and Playtex. The work will launch across the UK
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