Inspired
In 2005, I received a commission to do my first interiors job, for Vodafone. The main piece was to be a map showing its global activity. Finally, I was able
UK has strong design leaders as well as creatives
If the reports are correct, we should be greatly heartened by Apple Computer’s decision to buy more top creative talent in the UK. Considered alongside the huge success of Apple’s
Landor gives crisp packs to Sensations
Walkers is introducing the first redesign of its Sensations crisp range since its launch in 2002, with a packaging overhaul by Landor Associates. The relaunch aims to raise Sensations’s on-shelf
Inflatable canopy for Serpentine
An inflatable ovoid canopy has been revealed as the design for this year’s Serpentine Pavilion in London’s Kensington Gardens, created by architect Rem Koolhaas and structural designer Cecil Balmond. The
Apple chooses Devoy as head of European graphics
Apple Computer appears to have placed another Brit at the heart of its design operation, with the appointment of Harriet Devoy to the newly-created position of creative director for graphic
Vitra to launch full support office chair
Vitra is to launch what it claims is the first office chair to offer physical support beyond the lumbar zone. It says this ergonomic concept is a response to the
Graphic designer Ruari McLean dies
Typographer and graphic designer Ruari McLean died this week aged 88. McLean was involved in publications including 1950s boys’ comic Eagle and Penguin’s children’s book imprint Puffin.
Airbus launches major overhaul of cabin interiors
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is launching its most radical cabin interior design to date, developed in a multimillion-pound collaboration with London product design consultancy Priestman Goode.
The Apple of Bill’s eye
A self-conscious, but light-hearted short film shows Microsoft failing to replicate the packaging success of Apple Computer’s iPod, says Adrian Shaughnessy How do we tell our clients that their ideas
Holmes Wood to create identity for Bennie Holdings
Holmes Wood has been appointed to create a new identity for Bennie Holdings, a company that works in the quarry industry. It comprises eight subsidiary businesses.
Corporate Edge to promote Derry
Corporate Edge has been appointed by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to consider the proposition of key tourist attractions in the county and city of Londonderry. The project is in
Bisqit Design designs latest Corporate Reputation Watch report
Bisqit Design has designed Return on Reputation, the latest in the Corporate Reputation Watch series of reports from public relations company Hill & Knowlton. The publication features hand-drawn diagrams to
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