Voxpop
Branding specialists have this week been eyeing the anticipated merger between Punch Taverns and Mitchells & Butlers for new business opportunities. What can design do for the UK’s pub chains?
There are thriving self-help networks in the North West
Design Initiative is interested to note that Peter Spence did not discover any local self-help design networking groups in the North West (Letters, DW 31January). DI has been promoting good
Inspired – Alison Louise Brookes – Knitwear Creative
There is a painting hanging in our hallway called ‘When I ride a flower bicycle I will have a good future’, by Chinese pop artist and protagonist YuYouhan. As I
Beware the ‘D’ word
It seems everybody’s in the design business now, says Adrian Shaughnessy, although many of those who use the word have little to do with creativity Don’t be surprised if some
Techno-retailing reinforces the case for service design
Vittorio Radice has likened current retail to the grand museums of yore. When at Habitat, and particularly as chief executive of department store Selfridges, Radice clearly saw his role as
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is to undergo a major £400 000 brand strategy review, and has appointed Rufus Leonard to the task.
LBI International
Digital consultancy LBI International has acquired Belgian interactive group OX2. Last month LBI promoted its UK chief executive and former Oyster Partners founder Luke Taylor to the position of overall
The International Institute for Environment and Development
The International Institute for Environment and Development, part of the Greenhouse collaborative organisation, has released its annual report, designed by consultancy Mcgillaneves.
The Motor Neurone Disease Association
The Motor Neurone Disease Association has appointed Spencer du Bois to review its brand positioning.
Spiral Communications
Digital and interactive marketing group Spiral Communications has launched a new consultancy division based in Leeds. S2 will cover branding for clients including HBOS, Minorplanet and the DVLA.
Skratch
Skratch has designed the Architecture and Design Scotland annual review and accounts, called Building on the Foundations.
Kemistry
Broadcast design group Kemistry has appointed Andrew Pearce as senior producer. He joins from Maverick Media.
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