Rare commodities
The influence of Surrealism continues to outlive that of other 20th century movements, perhaps because its imagery has been embraces so unselfconsciously by the very elements it set out to
Moggridge to lead interaction design forum
Ideo co-founder Bill Moggridge is to head a forum on interaction design in products and services, as part of a series of multidisciplinary discussions about design and innovation.The Innovation Forum
Fool’s wisdom
Much respected as a ‘photographer’s photographer’, Duane Michals mocks the art photography establishment in his new book. Is he just a joker in his twilight years, or does he have
Shedding light on the future
Public and commercial awareness of lighting design is growing, but the sector can also take a lead on energy consumption
Festival folio
Despite some criticisms about the exterior treatment, the refurbishment of the Royal Festival Hall is sparking renewed interest in the 1950s – a decade that many designers are now turning
Just a matter of time
With more Asians studying design, here and abroad, creative services will no longer be immune from the threat of outsourcing
1991 Intercity rail map
A sculpture of the 1991 Intercity rail map, designed to look like a tree, has been shortlisted for the £25 000 Jerwood Sculpture Prize 2007. Designed by Jonathan Parsons, the
The Course sculpture
A permanent, new media ‘archisculpture’ designed by Michael Pinsky enables passers-by to pedal on stationary bikes at high speed through a semi-virtual race. Launched by Sustrans, the British engineering charity
Taking the mickey
For two decades, a group of artists have been using images from comics and animation as their springboards for abstraction. Yolanda Zappaterra looks at a new exhibition in the US
Inclusivity is key to differentiation
A less fragmented approach, involvinig all departments at every stage, can help you stand out from the crowd, says Jon Davies
Voxpop
London is turning its attention to Fashion Week again, but is fashion valued enough by other types of designers? With more and more fashion labels launching products, should other design
Too brief encounters
Many clients do not get involved in the design process between briefings and proposals – to the detriment of relationships and end results, says David Bernstein
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