NHM unveils signage scheme
The Natural History Museum has this week put the finishing touches to the final stage of a three-year wayfinding and navigation project across its London and Tring sites. The museum’s
British Council restructure suspended
In a dramatic U-turn, the British Council has announced that it is to suspend its restructuring plans that would have led to the dissolution of its design and architecture department.
YHA invests in interiors overhaul
The Youth Hostel Association is planning a £13.5m revamp of several of its properties throughout England and Wales, in an attempt to create an instantly recognisable brand. The YHA has
Royal Automobile Club overhaul’s members’ lounges
Private members’ organisation the Royal Automobile Club is overhauling the main lounge areas of its two premises, in London’s Pall Mall and Epsom in Surrey. In Pall Mall, Felbrigg Design
DEJ work kicks off Discovery channel revamp
Discovery Communication’s Animal Planet channel this week relaunches with a radical new style devised by screen branding specialist Dunning Eley Jones. US-based Discovery awarded the consultancy the contract following a
News in pictures
The Royal Mail today unveils a set of six stamps designed by consultancy Redpath, to celebrate the role that dogs play in people’s lives. The stamps all feature specially commissioned
The Art House unveils logo ahead of studio opening
The Art House, a national membership organisation for visual artists, is to unveil a new visual identity as part of a countdown to the opening of its £3m artists’ studio
Interiors site launched by Lastminute founders
The founders of Lastminute.com have launched an on-line interior decoration service and furniture retail website, with branding by Albion Brand Communications. The website was designed in-house by Mydeco’s owner By
R&D&Co unveils marque for Capita launch
Outsourcing giant Capita will today launch its latest travel management service, with a visual identity and branding created by R&D&Co.
Stockholm design fairs launch
The Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair begin tomorrow, showcasing the work of hundreds of Nordic, German and Italian furniture and lighting designers. This year’s event will link up
Lee Cooper launches new identity to celebrate centenary
Denim brand Lee Cooper this week launches a new visual identity, designed by French cult designer Ora Ito, to celebrate its centenary. As part of the logo, a series of
College ‘torture’ project causes furore
The University of Kent was unavailable for comment this morning, following reports over the weekend that its School of Architecture briefed students to design instruments of torture. First year MA
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