Shine on
Glossy print work is a prerequisite for brands that want to illustrate the quality of their products in all their glorious detail, says Trish Lorenz
Pallative Care Research gets new identity
Holmes Wood has created an identity for the Palliative Care Research department at The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, which cares for terminally ill patients. The consultancy was appointed following a
UK gives overseas students skills to take on the world
If you believe the legend, Troy fell because the Spartan army was smuggled into the impenetrable city, emerging to destroy the Trojans. I always thought it rather dumb for the
Design has a persuasive role to play in social change
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Noimnees for Webby Awards announced on-line
Nominees for international digital media gongs the Webby Awards have been announced on-line. The awards are overseen by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences and the winners will
Enterprise winners are announced
The winners of this year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise were announced last week. Winners in the creative services category include design group Kemistry, car maker Toyota UK, baby products manufacturer
Prince and the revolution
In the tennis world, Prince has an enviable reputation for innovation, most famously the oversized racket head of the 1970s. For its next move within the tough constraints set by
Scottish Courage toasts packaging by roster groups
Brewing giant Scottish Courage is planning to unveil three major design and new product development projects created by consultancies on its innovations roster. The company is overhauling its Strongbow cider
Bump start for hip makeover
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Designing the future
Tom Karen was ahead of his time: two of his 30-year-old designs have recently been put back into production.
Nesta: creative businesses in UK need more investment
A paucity of investment opportunities could prevent the UK’s creative businesses from competing on the world stage, according to research published by the National Endowment of Science, Technology and the
Tories hope R&D relief gets the vote
The R&D tax credit was thrown into the spotlight again on Monday, when the Conservative Party pledged to simplify tax relief on research and development, which has not yet been
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