London’s transport policy needs design at its heart
We urge Transport for London to think hard about its appointment of a new design head. If, as the experiences of Corynne Bredin and her predecessor Christopher Nell indicate, the
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Digital TV channel GMTV’s early morning kids’ show Diggit is getting a facelift prior to its autumn season, which airs on 1 September. The GMTV channel bears no relation to
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The sleeve for Groove Armada’s next album Goodbye country (hello nightclub), released on 10 September, has been designed by Microdot Visual Communications. The design pays homage to Pink Floyd’s 1969
Redundancies at The Partners
The Partners has made eight people redundant after a review of a number of roles, provoked by the general economic climate. The redundancies, none of which involve creative positions, were
Getting to the bottom of increased visitor numbers
The fact that 30 per cent more people have visited the Derbyshire cave formerly known as Peak Cavern, now Devil’s Arse, shows more about the British penchant for smutty bottom
Opius gives Brainwave a little Pzizz
Product design group Opius has created a gadget designed to ‘relax and re-energise’ busy people through an electronic headset, which launches worldwide on 15 November. Called Pzizz, the unit is
Acid burns mark on Net with launch of website
Copyright action group Anti-copying in Design launched a website last Friday to provide both members and non-members with professional information on copyright issues. The site, www.acid.uk.com, features graphics designed by
English Partnerships selects roster
Government quango English Partnerships has all but finalised its design roster with the appointment of five consultancies and a decision on the appointment of a sixth expected this week. Martin
Pitch control is key to winning new business
As the pitching debate rumbles on, Kenny Laurenson of First Partnership reveals how to present the best side of your consultancy to potential clients
Digest
Zinc has started work on the redesign of Warner Village Cinemas’ website, www.warnervillage.co.uk, following a four-way credentials and unpaid pitch. The site will relaunch at the end of October.
Start Design rewrites Virgin Books identity
Virgin Publishing has been renamed Virgin Books, with its corporate identity created by Start Design. Start Design is one of Virgin’s preferred suppliers and has been responsible for the identities
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