Intangible fantasy
With the latest crop of graphics students bursting on to the design scene, it’s a good time to consider some of the grand masters, too. The Royal College of Art
Among the gamers and the booth babes
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Lights, action…
Dramatic lighting can add a touch of theatricality to any museum or gallery project, but designers must be wary of showcasing the technology at the expense of the exhibits. Anna
Facts in focus
Social media and wider access to official statistics have led to an explosion of raw data awaiting analysis. Scott Billings looks at the way designers are visualising that information to
Profile: Serie Architects
A theoretical approach based on the cumulative intelligence of structures underpins the award-winning output of this multinational architectural studio. Anna Richardson talks to one of its co-founders about ceilings and
Voxpop
Shop Union Market is opening in an old Tube station – what is the most interesting environment you have worked in?
College projects must avoid the self-indulgence trap
In his role as external examiner to three universities and through his willingness to offer portfolio advice and lectures at a further five design courses, Adrian Shaughnessy (pictured) should be
Peter Cambridge devoted his life to design
Peter Cambridge, who sadly passed away last month on 15 June, was one of a generation of industrial designers whose careers began in the early post-war era.
Inspired: Marc Atkinson – Marc & Anna
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http://tinyurl.com/23d3lmc If the pain of England’s dismal performance in the Fifa World Cup has subsided a little, you may want to check out The New York Times site that has
The biggest gamble
Who needs high-concept advertising stunts and sophisticated viral marketing when there are good old sheet metal ads? Hugh Pearman moots a return to more permanent methods
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Project Canvas could spark a revolution in the way we consume visual media, and digital designers are excited about its interactive potential. But they still foresee a role for conventional
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