Digest
Two by Two has created a new identity for accountancy group Spofforths.
Alloy teams up for software launch show
Surrey product design group Alloy and California group Inno Design have created exhibition concepts for an industrial design software launch by Unigraphics Solutions of the US. Themed as Industrial Design
Ballantine’s Whiskey
Allied Domecq Spirits and Wine approached Perception Design to design special millennium tin packaging for Ballantine’s Finest Scotch Whisky. The design uses images to depict the events of the past
Putting it all on the line
As high street bank branches close, pioneering banks set up on-line, with user-friendly interfaces. But, as Mike Exon finds out, some consumers aren’t ready for Internet banking
Haiku fruit dish and Porcini Espresso cup and saucer
After a successful research trip to Milan in 1998, the creative minds at Fireworks were inspired to design a new range of contemporary tableware. The result is a range of
Road safety identity launched
The World Bank has launched the identity of its Global Road Safety Partnership in Geneva.
Digest
Llantrisant consultancy Amryliw has been appointed to design promotional literature for Cardiff University’s Open Day 2000.
UK Patent’s best year in a decade
The UK Patent Office has received its highest number of patent applications for ten years, and has granted the highest number of patents since 1990. There has also been a
Linnclok watch
Prototypes for the Linnclok concept watch, designed by Seymour Powell for Scottish hi-fi manufacturer Linn Products, are currently being produced in Switzerland. Glasgow 1999 director Dejan Sudjic approached Linn Products
Elmwood sharpens image of Fusion knife range
Richardson Sheffield is relaunching its Fusion knife range having redesigned the products. A new identity, in-store literature and packaging has been completed by Elmwood.
The Book Case
Waterstone’s new flagship superstore heralds the arrival of lifestyle bookstores from the US. Fay Sweet applauds the coming of age of the British bookshop
Future date
Drawing the line, on 20 November, is a seminar organised by the Association of Illustrators. Speakers are: Brian Love, Rick Poyner and Rob Mason. Contact: 0171-733 5844. Venue: Pentagram, 11
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