Kitting out the competition
The World Cup’s kicked off in the Far East, but Brandon Cheevers makes you look twice at the design and technology behind the products worn by the players
Panasonic strategy work could lead to a rebrand
Panasonic has appointed Fuore Design to create a product identity strategy and design products, as the electronics manufacturer attempts to differentiate itself in the marketplace and develop a consistent look
Priestman warms to Big Brother’s trendy interiors
It seems that Davina McCall has extended her fan base. Although Priestman Goode director Paul Priestman couldn’t remember her name, he was delighted that she’d commented on the ‘lovely radiators’
Apricot Morning
Red Design has completed sleeve work for Brighton-based artist Quantic’s latest album, Apricot Morning. The artwork is inspired by the ‘psychadelic edge’ to the music and the Beatle-esque quality of
Workshop
The Design Business Association One-day Presentation Skills workshops run by Shan Preddy take place on 18 and 19 June. Contact: Kate Dixon on kate@dba. org.uk or 020 7251 9229. Venue:
Range of bags for Italian manufacturer Mandarina Duck
Dutch designer Marcel Wanders has designed a range of bags for Italian manufacturer Mandarina Duck, which will be stocked by furniture and accessories retailer and manufacturer SCP from 13 June.
Digest
Belfast-based Positive Design Consultants has been appointed to develop a name and brand identity for an international bowling arena due to launch in October in Belfast. The work will include
Don’t bank on new fiver, its layout is not of note
Isn’t it time the British graphics industry did a ram-raid on the Royal Mint? The new fivers, with their sad layout and lettering, again wouldn’t pass any grade in a
Revolution, Northampton
Julian Taylor Design Associates
Vox pop
When the England team left for Japan they took with them a goodie bag including £4000 worth of designer luggage, laptops, CD players and Paul Smith cufflinks. What from the
Radisson Hotel Bar, Glasgow
Graven Images
Artists of Radio Times: A Golden Age of British Illustration
Edward Ardizzone, Paul Nash, Mervyn Peake and Ronald Searle are among the artists featured in the exhibition Artists of Radio Times: A Golden Age of British Illustration, which runs at
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