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When John Sunderland sketched out his ideas for the Jorvik Centre, the template for the ‘heritage experience’ had been set. Henrietta Thompson talks to him about dumbing down, skiving off
Voxpop
What do you think were the unexpected highlights of London Design Week? London Design Week is a smörgåsbord of inspirational nutrition – nothing less than great craft was showcased this
The Deptford design challenge was a true eccentric highlight
The London Design Festival week got off to a really good start at the Royal Festival Hall and I was particularly pleased to be involved in the Deptford Design Market
Design can offer so much more than advertising in fmcg
Get your coat, ad man, clients are spending on design because we add value (Voxpop, DW 20 September). Brand, packaging and point-of-sale design in the wonderful world of fmcg has
Inspired – Matthew Link
Product designers thrive on the creative opportunities presented by ground-breaking technologies, materials and manufacturing processes. Clients want their products to include the latest innovations, to lead the competition and reinforce
Neglected maverick
Storm Thorgerson doesn’t have much time for the design world, but his recent lecture appearance was in a class of its own, says Adrian Shaughnessy
Shout to make yourself heard
Critics argue the money could be better spent, but an appropriate identity is critical for a charity to stand out in a crowded market, says Sarah Woods
GLA report on creative industries overlooks design
A report published late last month by the Greater London Authority into the state of the creative industries has been criticised for failing to gather data on the capital’s design
The Design Council must keep pushing sustainability
It is ironic that the Design Council should axe the post of Leader Sustainability at this time (see News, page 3). Just days before Clare Brass was made redundant design
Design House and Career Moves
Branding consultancy Designhouse has overhauled the visual identity of recruitment agency Career Moves. This consolidates the agency’s divisions and aims to shed its perception as a secretarial recruitment group.
Conran Design Group for Capital & Regional
Conran Design Group has refreshed the brand for property asset management company Capital & Regional.
Kepak Convenience Foods
Kepak Convenience Foods has unveiled a hot deli range, with an identity and packaging by London consultancy Leahy Brand Design.
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