RCA brings back interiors course
The Royal College of Art is planning to reinstate its interior design MA, two years after absorbing the offering into its architecture course. ‘The RCA is acknowledging the importance of
Gay couples to get own TV channel
The first gay man to have a civil partnership in the UK is launching and branding a TV channel dedicated to same-sex couples.
Bring back Enterprise Allowance Scheme, urges report
Margaret Thatcher’s enterprise scheme for the creative industries should be brought back, according to a new report published by New Deal of the Mind in collaboration with the Arts Council.
Bradshaw speaks of ‘global future’ for UK creative industries
Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw has reiterated the Government’s view that the creative industries are key to the UK’s future on the international stage at a time when we have ‘passed
UKTI launches Asian trade missions for designers
UK Trade & Investment is seeking British designers to attend a series of trade missions to Asia.
Industry Design revamps Henleys outlets
Industry Design is creating new interiors for clothing store Henleys, which will be applied to four outlets this year and rolled out across a further 15 next year.
Designers customise Starck chairs for charity
Product designer Reiko Kaneko and product and furniture design duo Thelermont Hupton and Valentina Gonzalez Wohlers are customising Philippe Starck’s Louis Ghost chairs for an exhibition organised by homeware store
In-house management skills wanted for DME Awards
The Design Management Europe Awards 2009 are seeking entries from companies that procure and manage design.
Designers to auction works for Tibet Relief Fund
Designers Against Tibetan Abuse is organising an exhibition and auction of artworks by designers, illustrators and photographers in aid of the Tibet Relief Fund.
Redcow rebrands Taunton mall
Redcow Creative has named and designed a new identity for the Orchard shopping centre in Taunton. The group has also created signage and marketing materials for the mall.
Bristol seeks shelter under a Black Cloud
An apocalyptic pavilion by artists Heather and Ivan Morison and architect Sash Reading will be erected in Bristol’s Victoria Park tomorrow.
Rainmaker survey claims consultancies ‘oversell’ themselves
Most marketing and design groups sell themselves too hard, according to the results of a new survey by Rainmaker.
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Design Week Awards 2019 judges revealed…
Experts on branding (Jack Renwick), social design (Sophie Thomas), exhibition design (Lucienne Roberts) are joined by Ustwo design director Helen Fuchs, The Guardian’s digital director Ben Longden and many more.
Animator Anna Mantzaris on how to make a stop motion film
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Pictograms for Tokyo 2020 Olympics show athletes in action
The symbols representing different sports have been created by Japanese graphic designer Masaaki Hiromura, and aim to communicate with an international audience.
