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In 2008, consultancies bucked the trend and raised their charge-out rates in line with salaries, according to a report by the Design Business Association. How will you justify raising your
Don’t let up on idea generation
The recession will see radical shifts in social behaviour, so make sure your innovation and brand strategies are up to speed, says Dorothy Mackenzie
New year, new reality
Christmas is but a distant memory, and the harsh facts of life in the downturn are about to hit home. Adrian Shaughnessy tells designers what they can expect
What now for Russian gold rush?
One of the key questions consultancies will be asking themselves at the beginning of 2009 is: where is all the work going to come from? Had you asked this question
Creativity should be boosted by the economic constraints
Christmas is seen as a turning point in the year, with all those shiny New Year’s resolutions on the horizon, only to be broken before January is out. This year
Branding adds a lot to the UK economy, claims report
What have inward investment, gross domestic product and tax returns got to do with the value of branding?These are the factors influenced by branding that will need to be explored
An oasis of calm
Despite the recent budget, 2009 is going to be a difficult and unpredictable year. GDP, interest rates, tax rates, oil prices, commodity prices and exchange rates are all going to
Phillip Sunderland Director, Streamtime
Creative people aren’t always so keen to organise their lives and keep up with the paperwork – but a golden one-stop solution is at hand to get it all back
Angela De Vorchik Marketing Manager, Arjowiggins Graphics UK
Recycled papers have come a long way since their early days, when they were often grey in appearance. In fact, there are more sustainable choices than ever on the market
Richard Hargreaves Managing Director, Lightgraphix
It doesn’t matter how clever an interior design is if you can’t see it properly, and despite the hype surrounding low-energy lighting technology, there are many ‘wonder’ products that are
Adam Churchill, Divisional Manager, Profiles Creative
A return on marketing investment is easier to prove in the digital sector, so budgets may hold up better than in other areas. The year 2009 won’t be easy, but
Hard lessons
The downturn is hitting design recruitment in every sector, with client budgets and salary expectations suffering badly. But think twice before retrenching too quickly, says Anna Richardson, because it could
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