Web window shopping
Got ten minutes to spare? Select your Internet search engine, type in “graphic design” and see where it takes you. It’s a simple way to see what a large number
Pentagram to brand BAA economy lounges
BAA has appointed Pentagram Design to brand and name its first chain of “own-brand” airport lounges. The initiative will provide pay-as-you-use access to lounges with refreshment and business facilities. The
Argos and M&S go direct
Catalogue retailer Argos announced plans to roll out its home shopping service nationwide this week, after a successful year-long trial in the Granada region. The move coincides with Marks &
Rebranding on cards for DBA
The Design Business Association is reviewing its corporate identity. The project is thought to be part of a plan to enable a rebranding exercise to take place in the run
Under the influence
Designers have called time on formulaic theming for pub chains, creating fresh concepts to whet the appetite.
Exhibitions
Next to Nature is an exhibition of photographs by Graeme Harris, from 7-22 August. It reflects Harris’ appreciation of natural objects like leaves and flowers. Venue: The Ice House, Holland
Digest
Anglepoise has introduced the IT 2000 Task Lamp, designed in-house, which reproduces natural daylight characteristics. The system uses a multi-lens polarising panel to replicate the effect of the Earth’s atmosphere
Future Dates
The first annual Global Wine Packaging & Merchandising Design Awards will be launched in early September with a deadline of 18 October for receipt of entries. The awards aim to
Rose-tinted specs
If you’re venturing to Cornwall for next week’s eclipse, you may want to contact Eastbourne design group Dale Taylor, Pyott or Bristol’s Bi-design Seventeen. All three groups have innovatively created
Illustration
Not Just People exhibits the work of illustrator Ian Moore until 28 August. Venue: The Gallery, Artemidorus, 27b Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London SE24.
Digest
The Traditional Dolls House Company has been ordered to pay compensation to Honeychurch Toys for selling copies of its dolls’ houses. The Anti Copying in Design group fought for the
The Fine Line
236 Fulham Road, London SW6 by Design House The Fine Line on Fulham Road (owned by Fuller, Smith & Turner) won the Time Out/Perrier bar of the year award. Design
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