All round good idea for a transport-based company
I was hardly surprised to discover Jim Ramsay’s letter (DW 1 August) drawing the Stagecoach UK Bus logo into the whirlpool of comparisons. We did indeed launch the new identity
David Bernstein: Less of the same, please
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Fast food that inspires artists to play with their food
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Manchester-based group Geo has designed a human-powered flying machine for the BBC. The machine, which will be used in the Birdman of Bognor event by a BBC children’s TV presenter,
Clearly communicate the work without all the pomp
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With added fibre
Paper with ‘inclusions’ – from cannabis to money – is the latest trend to hit the rollers Miriam Cadji reports
Lawson mixes with Conran & Partners
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John Lewis joins Acid campaign
John Lewis has become the first retailer to sign up to pressure group Anti Copying In Design’s code of conduct against copyright theft of product design. Acid has targeted nine
Flicking signs at passing motorists gets attention
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