Set up criteria in order to avoid pitch fiascos
The first phase of the National Centre for Popular Music (DW 26 April) raises a few questions. A total of 26 companies pitching is hardly a “shortlist”.
Gibbon and LeMan: Pitching for the CSD’s presidential ballot
For the first time in more than two decades, members of the Chartered Society of Designers are voting for the president-elect. Bhavna Mistry and Andy Gilgrist reveal a few facts
Park Consul books classy Oehler look
Pentagram partner Justus Oehler has created an identity for a new London hotel called the Park Consul, part of a small German chain. Oehler has designed all graphics for the
Market, paper prices and availability
The seismic shudders that have been rumbling through the paper industry for the past five years are showing signs of quelling. The quarterly round of pulp price rises has slowed,
Taxi firm rides with new image
London taxi firm Radio Taxis is investing 250 000 into a new image and has launched a logo for its satellite link Pathfinder as the overall identity’s first leg. Bell
Pushing boundaries
Using multimedia as part of an exhibition may seem a dynamic and attractive option, but Jeremy Myerson warns of the pitfalls
Button launches new attractions at Granada
Leisure and telecommunications giant Granada is planning to commission exhibition designers for projects at its Manchester studios, following the unveiling of a new 2m attraction designed by the Button Communications
DoH lays out measures for healthcare support
NHS patients who may qualify for free or subsidised treatment are being encouraged to find out more via new literature designed by Butcher & Gundersen.
Would that institutions acted like individuals
A poster designed by Vince Frost is going out to British Design and Art Direction members this week explaining the association’s plans to fulfill its commitment to college education. As
The colour of money
Advertisers and marketing folk are only too aware of the power of colour in generating product recognition and profit. And they are eager to lure the consumer in any way
Optionshift
After a decade of type jumble, piracy and quickly boring fads, the use of type in graphic design is beginning to show signs of stabilising. Liz Farrelly looks at the
Designers in a flap over denim
What do aviators and identity consultants have in common? They can both produce airline logos, in the experience of budget carrier EasyJet and new Dutch outfit Denim Air. EasyJet’s logo
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