Full throttle brand building
David Keech spent time with Yamaha in Japan and discovered some interesting differences in the company’s working culture.
48 Fitzroy wins three-way pitch
48 Fitzroy has won a three-way pitch to design the 2005 Review for UK Youth. The team will be lead by senior designer Jason Fox.
Vertex appoints Atomic Design Group
Customer management group Vertex has appointed Manchester-based Atomic Design Group to develop its brand guidelines and corporate communication collateral, following a two-way pitch.
Brody on-line update for redesigned Guardian
Graphics star Neville Brody is working with Guardian Newspapers to redesign its Guardian Unlimited network of websites (www.guardian.co.uk). The on-line redesign will follow the relaunch of The Guardian newspaper, which
Graduates need guidance from industry and tutors
In response to ‘College tutors need to stand up and be counted’ (DW 1 September), I am writing to completely agree with Darren Bolton from Gyro International and his frustration
Dyson clears the way for a roster of specialist groups
Chips giant McCain found much support in design for its decision to scrap its roster and opt for just one consultancy, Elmwood (Vox Pop, DW 2 September). But now rosters
Adam Fuss exhibition
An exhibition of silver gelatin prints by will be on show at the Timothy Taylor Gallery in London from 9 September to 14 October. There will also be 11 daguerreotype
CBI needs to reach out to all sections of society
I was surprised to read the Confederation of British Industry reporting that the Small Business Service is not meeting some of its objectives (DW 25 August). WPB Creative works closely
Voxpop
The London Design Festival kicks off this month with a host of very different events. What three things would you hope to take from an intensive festival such as this
The cult of the ordinary
Today’s curtains and wallpaper could one day make history. Hugh Pearman delves into the past at the Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture.
Expedia flies sky-high with Lambie Nairn
On-line travel brand Expedia has launched a revamped brand identity designed by Lambie Nairn, in a bid to strengthen its presence within the UK market. The work, which features the
Subway considers menu tweak
Subway, the US sandwich and salad chain, is reportedly considering revising the design of its in-store menu boards, in a move that could herald other new in-store retail concepts. The
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