Bichard takes top Design Council role
Sir Michael Bichard, the outgoing Rector of the University of the Arts London, will be the next chairman of the Design Council.
Peters calls for ‘elite accreditation scheme’
Michael Peters is calling for an ‘elite accreditation scheme’ in a bid to differentiate what he calls ‘talented’ design consultancies from ‘average’ ones. Writing in this week’s Business Insight column,
Bright future for Navyblue 3D
Three Navyblue 3D board directors have negotiated a management buyout of the exhibition and interiors division of Edinburgh-based design group Navyblue. The company will relaunch as Bright 3D. Ewan McCarthy,
Audi Design Foundation funds sustainable designs
The Audi Design Foundation is to begin offering financial help to some of its former beneficiaries, in order to further their sustainable designs. The Designs of Substance scheme takes British
Minerva Medal for Lord Rogers
The Chartered Society of Designers will present its Minerva Medal to architect Lord Rogers of Riverside at a ceremony in St James’s Palace in London tonight. The medal is the
Nottingham Creative Awards results
Graphic design consultancy Cubic and interiors group Philip Watts Design triumphed at the inaugural Nottingham Creative Awards, which took place last week at the ballroom of Nottingham City Council House.
Third Eye wins whisky brief
Single malt Scotch whisky The Macallan has enlisted the help of Third Eye Design to help the brand reinforce its positioning within the luxury spirits market. The Macallan parent company
Clash of the congresses
Two world design congresses are taking place this weekend, at either end of the Americas. The International Council of Graphic Design Associations will address the influence of culture on design
Design Council set to name chairman
The Design Council’s new chairman is to be announced next week, Design Week can reveal. The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, and the Department for Culture Media and Sport
Four reach shortlist for photo prize
UK photographer John Davies is one of four international nominees shortlisted for the Deutsche Borse Photography Prize 2008. The shortlist also includes Jacob Holdt from Denmark, Esko Mannikko of Finland
WPP growth continues
WPP has exceeded market and advertising forecasts, and has grown its market share in the first nine months of 2007, according to its third quarterly trading update, reported today. Looking
RIBA launches climate change guide
The Royal Institute of British Architects is launching a suite of climate change guides for architects and the public today. The move is in contrast to the stance of its
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