4 February 1999

Curious man quits to start rival

A co-founder of graphics group Curious has quit to set up a rival consultancy after criticising his partner for a view of the future, which goes “no further than his

Tories hunt for updated image

The Conservative Party is to introduce a new logo this year, as part of a bid to update its image in time for the new millennium. Design groups will be

Digests

Sea Design has created the posters for this year’s Design and Art Direction Presidents Lectures programme. Birmingham-based Harrison Design is developing a nightclub in Watford for First Leisure. Destiny will

The fine art of wine labelling

London consultancy Finlayson Design was an ideal choice to design the branding for a new range of South African wines for the UK market. Carolyn Finlayson, herself the daughter of

Dinner date with DW

There’s still time to book your seat for the tenth Design Week Awards dinner. Jeremy Paxman is hosting the event, which will be held at Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s

Nationwide in rebranding bid

Springpoint is advising the Nationwide Building Society on a major brand review. The review, which involves all aspects of communication, including advertising and identity, follows the recent appointment of Mike

Inside job for Farrell

Terry Farrell and Partners is designing a 7m interior fit-out for Carlton Television’s new national headquarters, in a building developed by Hamilton Architects. Carlton has taken a lease on all

Savoir fair

If we needed proof that the Italian economy was going through a blip, the evidence was there in force at last month’s Cologne Furniture Fair. While top Italian manufacturers have

In on the design trail

There are still a few places left on Design Pursuit ’99 – a treasure trail from London to Glasgow, taking place from 28-30 May. The event aims to raise money

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