Time to leave England’s old baggage in the past…
In response to the Design Week Voxpop asking which country I would like to rebrand and why (DW 24 March), I think it would have to be England. I am
…let The Beatles and Paul Smith fly the flag for the UK
I think I would rebrand the UK. I mean, when was the last time we won the Eurovision Song Contest? The Union Jack will have to go, of course, as
Packaging & Branding
In business terms, packaging and branding are the backbone of design as we define it. Even in the toughest economic climate, both prevail as clients still need to promote their
News in Pictures
The Design Museum has collaborated with carpet company Tai Ping to create the New Alphabet Rug, designed by Spin creative director Tony Brook and inspired by Wim Crouwel’s 1967 New
News in Pictures
Design Bridge has created limited-edition Royal Wedding packaging for Tate & Lyle’s icing sugar, using a stencil-cut ’To have & to hold’ design. It launches tomorrow.
Digital democracy
Designers should stop viewing the past through rose-tinted spectacles and embrace the convenience of the digital age, rather than react against it, argues Mike Dempsey
In-house knowledge can be tough to beat
I totally agree with both Peter Spence and Mark Fanthorpe’s viewpoints (Letters, DW 10 March). Having spent my formative years working for consultancies, I’ve enjoyed the challenges of working in
Stem reclassification could help turn the education tide
I wholeheartedly support Dick Powell’s views on the challenges faced by design education in this country (Insight, DW 17 March). We see the problem constantly at The Alloy, to the
Death of Media Square’s Bruce Winfield announced
With deep regret, the board of Media Square announces the death of Bruce Winfield, the group’s chief operating officer/finance director. Bruce passed away on 21 March after a lengthy illness.
News in Pictures
Peter and Paul has designed Street Art: Contemporary Prints, a special-edition book with screen-prints by artist D Face, accompanying the street art touring exhibition at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum.
News in Pictures
The Loud Cloud has created Mixtures, a free iPhone app displaying illustrations of cocktails by members of the agency alongside recipes for making the drinks.
Deputy dawgs
They are the boss’ right-hand men and often, crucially, a go-between to the creative team. David Bernstein considers the challenging and complex role of the assistant manager
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