LG expands London design team
South Korean electronics giant LG is expanding its London design team, ahead of the launch of its first fully European-designed mobile phone handset. Head designer Luke Miles, who joined LG
Sainsbury’s looks for design help with Ecostore
Sainsbury’s is to invite design consultancies to help it roll out its Ecostore concept, following the opening of its flagship in Dartmouth, Devon earlier this month. In a call to
BCFA creates code of best practice
The British Contract Furnishing & Design Association is aiming to set a benchmark in environmental standards with a new code of best practice.
Wenlock Spring gets redesign by Carl Jones
The first new Wenlock Spring water bottles redesigned by Carl Jones Design hit the shelves this week. The Shropshire consultancy was appointed in December last year to redesign the mineral
Perrier repositions as adult drink
Perrier is repositioning its brand in the UK, with the help of graphic design consultancy Cosanostra Design. The brand, owned by Nestlé Waters, is aiming to position itself as a
Harlequins kicks off branding drive
Rugby Football Union club Harlequins is to embark on a drive to increase its fan base ahead of a major game at Twickenham Stadium, and has appointed Minale Tattersfield Design
Baglee joins Navyblue in new creative role
Design consultancy Navyblue is creating a new role of director of creative strategy. Patrick Baglee – currently executive creative director at direct marketing, data and digital specialist EHS Brann –
Eurobest to appoint design jury
The organisers of European advertising awards scheme Eurobest is to appoint a design judging panel, led by Team Creatif France chief executive Sylvia Vitale Rotta.
Grolsch still swinging
The iconic Grolsch ‘swingtop’ bottle has undergone a subtle evolution, in its fourth redesign since 1897. The Dutch lager brand’s in-house design team says it was keen to maintain the
Chip Shop Awards announced
Chips and bottles of vinegar were the most highly coveted accolades at this year’s Chip Shop Awards in Edinburgh last week. Now in its fifth year, the scheme is an
Cog redesigns Mayor’s Thames Festival identity
The Mayor’s Thames Festival in London will unveil a new identity next week, created by consultancy Cog Design. Cog won a credentials pitch last year to redesign the festival’s website,
Zoo qoo creative platform launches
A new creative platform that will allow designers to upload and share work on a community website officially launches tomorrow. Zoo qoo.com identifies 12 creative industries – one of which
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LA-based designer Paul Woods has mined his professional and personal experience to create a “straight-talking” handbook for design grads.
Manchester City Council seeks designers for £25 million public realm project
The wide-ranging redevelopment of Piccadilly Gardens will include a children’s playground, pedestrianised areas, new lighting and wayfinding.
Pentagram redesigns Sight and Sound film magazine “for our times”
Studio partner Marina Willer has reimagined a 1970s logo for the film magazine’s new look, which launches with four cover stars.
Design inspiration: our favourite projects from July
From a playful zine, to a “tribal” title sequence and “tongue-in-cheek” wine brand, these are the design projects that caught our eye in July.
