Design Week articles from April 2006

Design Week archives from April 2006

Apple chooses Devoy as head of European graphics.(Apple Computer appoints Harriet Devoy )(The Chase acquistions)
April 6, 2006... Apple Computer appears to have placed another Brit at the heart of its design operation, with the appointment of Harriet Devoy to the newly- created position of creative director for graphic design at Apple Europe. Devoy is currently...

BBC axes six design groups from its roster.(British Broadcasting Corp renews contract with six industrial designer group)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... It has emerged that the BBC has axed six design consultancies from its design roster and delayed a full review of the roster until next year. Rather than hold a full review now, as was intended, the roster contracts are being renewed for...

Pyne picked for London Boat Show.(National Boat Shows)(The London Boat Show)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Tim Pyne has been appointed by National Boat Shows as creative director of The London Boat Show, with a brief to develop the company's 2007 event. Pyne, who is also consultant creative director for 100% Design, formally agreed the...

STOP PRESS: Frampton promoted at Interbrand.(Omnicom appoints Jez Frampton)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Interbrand London chief executive Jez Frampton is to take up the position of global group chairman and chief executive at the Omnicom- owned consultancy, effective immediately. Frampton will move to New York in the long term. He will be...

STOP PRESS: DLKW assists with AA van fleet redesign.(AA to reveal urgency vehicles designs)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... The AA will next week unveil an overhaul of its fleet of vans, with liveries designed by the company's creative agency DLKW Dialogue and the AA in-house team. Details of the design are under wraps, but it is thought that vans will...

STOP PRESS: Corporate Edge to promote Derry.(Northern Ireland Tourist Board)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Corporate Edge has been appointed by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to consider the proposition of key tourist attractions in the county and city of Londonderry. The project is in the early stages but could include signage and brand...

Land Design helps stoke up the Flying Scotsman story.(Land Design Studio)
April 6, 2006... Land Design Studio has created a permanent exhibition at the National Railway Museum in York, to chronicle the history of the Flying Scotsman. Opening today, the #700 000 project is the culmination of 12 months' work by the design...

Ergonomic concept.(Vitra to introduce ergonomic office chairs)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Vitra is to launch what it claims is the first office chair to offer physical support beyond the lumbar zone. It says this ergonomic concept is a response to the demands of computer-dominated workplaces. Designed by Mario and Claudio...

Seymourpowell makes over spa range.
April 6, 2006... Unilever is to launch the first extension of its Dove brand, Dove Spa, working with Seymourpowell on graphics, identity and packaging designs for a 39-strong range of spa beauty products. Under an arrangement between spa contractor...

Pop-Art design.
April 6, 2006... The Workroom has adopted a comic, Pop-Art illustration style for its design of the Reckitt Benckiser 2006 Review and Annual Report. The design takes cues from the packaging style of one of the company's major brands, cleaning product...

Airbus launches major overhaul of cabin interiors.(Airbus S.A.S to launch its newly designed airbus cabin)
April 6, 2006... Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is launching its most radical cabin interior design to date, developed in a multimillion-pound collaboration with London product design consultancy Priestman Goode. The design pits itself against Boeing's...

Landor gives crisp packs to Sensations.(Walkers Snack Foods Ltd launches sensations crisp range products)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Walkers is introducing the first redesign of its Sensations crisp range since its launch in 2002, with a packaging overhaul by Landor Associates. The relaunch aims to raise Sensations's on-shelf impact, after Walkers found the brand...

Dew Gibbons to revamp Boots baby range.(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Boots the Chemists is relaunching its entire baby washing and skincare product portfolio with a packaging redesign by Dew Gibbons. The first set of products to launch is the Boots Baby Sensitive category, which is redesigned to offer a...

Serpentine Pavilion.(Serpentine Gallery Pavilion)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... An inflatable ovoid canopy has been revealed as the design for this year's Serpentine Pavilion in London's Kensington Gardens, created by architect Rem Koolhaas and structural designer Cecil Balmond. The canopy will float above the gallery's...

IN BRIEF: Obituary - Ruari McLean.(Puffin)(Obituary)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Typographer and graphic designer Ruari McLean died this week aged 88. McLean was involved in publications including 1950s boys' comic Eagle and Penguin's children's book imprint Puffin. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors...

IN BRIEF: Legal charity identity.(Rufus Leonard gives charity to Pro Bono Group to encourage lawyers)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Rufus Leonard has rebranded legal charity Solicitors Pro Bono Group as LawWorks. The identity is intended to give the organisation a new focus and a more inclusive image to encourage more lawyers to join. Copyright: Centaur Communications...

IN BRIEF: Website for David Loftus.(www.davidloftus.com)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Interstate has designed a website for photographer David Loftus, which launches this week at www.davidloftus.com. Along with the main site, the consultancy developed a sister site for Loftus' work for Jamie Oliver. Copyright: Centaur...

IN BRIEF: Bisqit designs report.(diagrams to show the 'human element' )(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Bisqit Design has designed Return on Reputation, the latest in the Corporate Reputation Watch series of reports from public relations company Hill & Knowlton. The publication features hand-drawn diagrams to show the 'human element' behind...

IN BRIEF: Website for Muse.(Splendid to design websites for Muse once again)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Splendid is redesigning the website for Muse, www.muse.mu, which will launch to coincide with the release of the band's next album in June. The site has more than 140 000 registered users. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and...

IN BRIEF: Holmes Wood appointed.(Bennie Holdings Ltd appoints Holmes Wood )(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Holmes Wood has been appointed to create a new identity for Bennie Holdings, a company that works in the quarry industry. It comprises eight subsidiary businesses. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

COMMENT: UK has strong design leaders as well as creatives.(British design abroad)
April 6, 2006... If the reports are correct, we should be greatly heartened by Apple Computer's decision to buy more top creative talent in the UK (see News, page 3). Considered alongside the huge success of Apple's British overall design head Jonathan Ive,...

Mather serves up tennis museum.(Mather and Co)(Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... A multi-million pound redevelopment of Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum at the All England Lawn Tennis Club comes to fruition next week, when the site relaunches under a design by Cheshire consultancy Mather & Co. The consultancy was...

Together supports radio's UK Music Week.(Together Design designed a commercial for UK Music Week)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Together Design has created a brand identity for commercial radio's inaugural UK Music Week, a promotion to encourage the development of next generation musical talent. The group was briefed to create a visual identity that could be...

British designers accused of creating throw-away culture.
April 6, 2006... By Trish Lorenz Designers are complicit in the fuelling of Britain's growing 'throw- away culture', contributing to associated environmental issues, and must begin to 'balance creativity with their environmental responsibilities', a...

News in Pictures: Campaign for Daniel Hechter.(fashion brand Daniel Hechter)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... The Brewery has designed a website - www.danielhechter.net - on-line advertising campaign and in-store point-of-sale for fashion brand Daniel Hechter. The work launches this week. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

News in Pictures: Warburton's sandwich.(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... 999 Design has created a promotional piece about the 'future of bakery' for Warburton's, to be distributed to UK trade buyers. A Taste of Things to Come is presented as a sculptural 'sandwich', with two books and various 'fillings'. ...

News in Pictures: Dom Perignon vintage.(Karl Lagerfeld wine bottle)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Champagne house Dom Perignon is to launch a limited edition 1998 vintage, with a bottle and packaging design by Karl Lagerfeld. The design builds on the signature shape of the bottles, which have remained unchanged since the 17th century. ...

News in Pictures: Mini business district.(designing concept office)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Assemblyroom is designing eOffice Manchester, an office space which it describes as a 'mini business district under one roof', set to open in the city's Piccadilly district in May. Branding and graphics for the space are by Ashleycarter...

NEWS ANALYSIS: Ofcom sees Red.(contract investigation of Red Bee Media and British Broadcasting Corp)
April 6, 2006... Ofcom investigates Red Bee Media contract with BBC over alleged anti- competitive, commercial behaviour, says Scott Billings It was a neat deal for Red Bee Media to leave the BBC in July last year with a contract to supply services back to...

PRIVATE VIEW: The Apple of Bill's eye.
April 6, 2006... A self-conscious, but light-hearted short film shows Microsoft failing to replicate the packaging success of Apple Computer's iPod, says Adrian Shaughnessy How do we tell our clients that their ideas are wrong? We can be subtle and...

Inspired: Sue Dauw Enterprise IG.(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... Riding a motorcycle is perhaps one of the most thrilling and emotionally charged experiences I know. The activity itself is utterly absorbing and denies any other dominant thoughts entering your head. No matter where you are, what city or...

Voxpop: Employment law.(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... EU employment law could mean that dedicated account teams can transfer from the incumbent to a new consultancy, if a client moves its business. Is this the end of client-specific account teams and, if not, how should it be addressed? This...

LETTER: MORE OF MR KIPLING.(Letter to the editor)
April 6, 2006... I don't believe it! The letters page provided yet another chance to show the Mr Kipling packaging (DW 23 March). Thus, I'm finally compelled to put my two-penneth in. Mr Kipling should bring out a range, using the much-admired Turner...

LETTER: DOUBLE WHAMMY.(Letter to the editor)
April 6, 2006... Only a couple of years after doing the Athens Olympic logo, Wolff Olins get to do London's (DW 16 March). I think this is the first time (to my knowledge) that a design company has had two bites at this cherry. Michael Johnson, Johnson...

LETTER: Design Association is an accreditation scheme.(Letter to the editor)
April 6, 2006... Referring to the launch of the Design Association, Lynda Relph-Knight says some are angered by the addition of another official body in an over-crowded market (DW 30 March). It's not just another organisation, it's an accreditation scheme....

LETTER: Spirits branding feature raised some excellent points.(Letter to the editor)
April 6, 2006... A big thank you for placing Reyka vodka on the front cover of Design Week, and the editorial feature on branding (DW 23 March). I think the points raised were excellent and get across the difficulties of balancing differentiation with...

LETTER: Design organisations' competition will recede with time.(Letter to the editor)
April 6, 2006... I have just seen your Comment (DW 30 March). Yes, of course, you are right - there are far too many professional bodies in the design world. But what's happening, surely, is that, as design, a craft-based activity, professionalises...

Profile: Absolute.(Design consultancy in bid for designing Jamie Oliver's new Fifteen restaurant )
April 6, 2006... Design consultancy Absolute currently has a virtual monopoly on Cornwall and is designing Jamie Oliver's new Fifteen restaurant in the region. But it is not resting on its laurels, says Hannah Booth 'Cornwall is so undesigned,' sighs Helen...

CHINA: Growth oriented.
April 6, 2006... China is busy building up its own design expertise in a bid to boost the economy. But where does this leave British designers looking for opportunities in this booming market? Jeremy Myerson reports back from Shanghai and Beijing FIRST...

LARGE SCALE: Pet projections.(evaluation of projections)
April 6, 2006... Large-scale light projections are a real alternative to oversized print media, as they offer greater versatility, create drama and can produce spectacular effects. Trish Lorenz takes a look WITHIN graphic design, using projection is still...

DESIGN BUSINESS: Whose idea is it anyway?(synchronisation of product design and advertising agencies ensures brand successtrade)
April 6, 2006... Product design co-creating with advertising agencies can ensure brand consistency success, says Caspar Thykier We started advertising agency Campbell Doyle Dye for three reasons: the importance of relationships, the scarcity of talented...

The look of London.(Joanna Attard, Tom Frost and Rachel Harper to recieve architectural designs)(Brief article)
April 6, 2006... By John Stones Designs commissioned by London Transport have massively influenced the capital's identity, but recent architecture has added new icons to the mix. So it is only fitting that for this year's Society of Artists' Agents...

France Telecom to open design and innovation centre.(design by Clive Grinyer from Orange Global Products)
April 13, 2006... France Telecom is secretly putting the finishing touches to an innovation centre, to be based in Paris, and is understood to have selected British designer Clive Grinyer to spearhead its design resources. The company is expected to...

Zara crosses threshold in to home furnishings.(opens store in Uk)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Spanish fashion chain Zara will open its first UK home furnishings flagship store, Zara Home, just a stone's throw away from Habitat's soon-to-launch Regent Street shop. Zara Home will be located on 127-131 Regent Street, in a...

Interbrand head to alter 'stylistic' lead.(Interbrand Corp.)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Interbrand incoming chief executive John Allert has spoken for the first time about how he will run the London office, saying his leadership will be 'stylistically very different, but philosophically very similar' to that of his predecessor...

STOP PRESS: Thomas breaks up with The Partners.(Gillian Thomas will resign)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... The Partners creative consultant Gillian Thomas is to leave the company after 18 years at the end of next month, with no replacement lined up. According to consultancy managing partner Jim Prior, Thomas' position will be filled, although...

STOP PRESS: No One splits off to become SomeOne.(services of Simon Manchipp and David Law)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... The consultancy was set up in 2001 by Simon Manchipp, formerly head of graphics at ad agency HHCL, and David Law, previously typographic director at Coley Porter Bell. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

STOP PRESS: Panel finalised to judge design Benchmarks.
April 13, 2006... Clive Grinyer of France Telecom and creative director at Central Office of Communications Fanny Sigler, will judge Design Week's Benchmarks awards for the second year running. They will be joined, on the client side, by Sunita Yeomans of...

35 Called in to brand alternative 999 number.(35 Communications creates brand strategy for Home Office )
April 13, 2006... The Home Office has appointed 35 Communications to create the brand strategy and visual identity for the launch of the alternative emergency services telephone number - 101. The design and branding group has been appointed following a...

Delicatessen take-away chain launched.(Astound designs interior for Camden Food Co)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Astound has designed the interiors and branding material for start-up delicatessen take-away chain, Camden Food Co, launched by SSP UK Rail. The first site is at London's Victoria station, with further locations in the pipeline. The design...

Holmes Wood helps English Heritage redefine UK conservation.(design contract)
April 13, 2006... English Heritage is gearing up to launch one of its most significant documents to date on conservation in the UK, with a publication designed by Holmes Wood. The document, which is expected to be released next spring, will be one of the...

Observation mast on Brighton's West Pier.(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... The architect behind the London Eye, Marks Barfield, has announced plans to design an observation mast on the site of Brighton's West Pier. The aerodynamic viewing pod, called i360, will soar 150m above sea level, carrying up to 100 visitors at...

Be branding helps Sama low-cost Saudi airline take off.(design by Brand Environment)
April 13, 2006... Saudi Arabia is launching its first low-cost airline, Sama, with a brand identity designed by branding group Brand Environment. The London consultancy, which also trades as Be, was appointed to the project following a four-way pitch...

PDD Group looks for new MD to lead innovation business.(managing director )(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Product design and innovation consultancy PDD Group has lost its managing director Helen Gray, who left the group last month to set up a financial services company and to start a family. PDD has not yet lined up her successor, who is likely...

UK-based designers win top prize.(Tomek Rygalik and Jorre van Ast gets award)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Bombay Sapphire's Designer Glass Competition has been won by a pair of UK-based designers for their contrary martini glass. The former Royal College of Art students Tomek Rygalik, from Poland, and his Dutch partner Jorre van Ast took the...

Design Classics.
April 13, 2006... Phaidon Press is launching a three-volume set of books, Design Classics, presenting 999 industrially manufactured products ranging from cars to furniture. The anthology, which charts the processes of design and manufacturing, includes over 4000...

IN BRIEF: The Team.(designs for Arts Council England )(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... The Team has designed an anniversary logo for Arts Council England to celebrate the organisation's 60th year. It will be used throughout 2006 on all council materials. To save costs, the Arts Council this month restructured its national...

IN BRIEF: Clinic.(marketing for BBC Asian Network)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... The graphics and marketing collateral for the BBC Asian Network's Transform Asian press event has been designed by Clinic. The work generates awareness for the new schedule. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

IN BRIEF: Black Pig Design.(Black Pig Design Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Bridge of Reeds, the winning design in the East of England Development Agency's Landmark East initiative, is launching an identity and website (www.bridgeofreeds.org.uk) designed by Black Pig Design. Copyright: Centaur Communications...

IN BRIEF: Bite.(contracts of telecommunications industry)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Bite has designed the identity and a suite of promotional materials for iSip, a secure corporate voice-over-Internet-protocol service for business, launched by European voice and data network company Interoute. Copyright: Centaur...

IN BRIEF: London Graphic Student Award.(London College of Communication student Pansy Aung is awarded)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... London College of Communication student Pansy Aung has won the inaugural London Graphic Student Award for her illustrative guide to the capital's congestion charge. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

COMMENT: Entrepreneurs make quality design accessible to all.(maintanance of design quality)
April 13, 2006... If one thing stood out at last week's Milan Furniture Fair, it was that UK designers are maintaining the global standing they attained some five years ago. World-class players Ron Arad, Tom Dixon, Matthew Hilton and Jasper Morrison are...

At Large finalises first phase of #4.5m human life exhibition.
April 13, 2006... Phase one of a #4.5m development at the Centre for Life in Newcastle has come to fruition under a scheme led by design consultancy and architect At Large. The centre's Our World exhibition will explore the diversity of human life that...

Form lends a hand to media charities.(brand identity designed for Media Trust)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Media Trust, a media industry charity helping the voluntary sector with communications needs, is launching an overhauled brand identity this week, designed by Form. The consultancy was appointed to the project following a five-way pitch,...

Onedotzero gets animated for 10th worldwide film tour.(exhibition of innovative film, animation and motion graphics)
April 13, 2006... By Sarah Balmond Digital moving image festival Onedotzero has expanded its line-up this year to include more categories and one-off events, as the festival celebrates its ten-year anniversary. Onedotzero10, which rolls into London's...

News in Pictures: Bang and Olufsen.(Bang and Olufsen A-S)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Bang & Olufsen chief designer David Lewis has unveiled his latest creation for the company, BeoSound 4. The compact audio system offers a CD, digital radio and Secure Digital card slot for music storage. Copyright: Centaur Communications...

News in Pictures: Airside.(Airside designs animation for Golden Vale )(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Airside has designed animations for Golden Vale's Cheesestrings product, which will form part of an advertising campaign created by marketing agency Quiet Storm. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

News in Pictures: Humanscale.(chairs designed by Niels Diffrient )(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Workplace equipment manufacturer Humanscale will launch its Liberty chair at Design Prima, which runs from 16 to 18 May in London. The chair is designed by Niels Diffrient and comes with a range of mesh styles, including Luminesce by Elizabeth...

News in Pictures: London Transport Museum.(London Transport Museum )(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... London Transport Museum is releasing a book of 1920s and 1930s black and white advertisements, designed for London Transport by Edward Bawden and Eric Ravilious. The 48-page title, Away We Go!, is published by Mainstone Press, with an...

News in Pictures: Superdrug.(whitening product designed by Biles Inc)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Superdrug is introducing an own-brand tooth whitening product this month, called White, with packaging designed by Surrey consultancy Biles Inc. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

News in Pictures: HP Foods.(packaging designed by DJPA Partnership)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... HP Foods is launching a range of barbecue sauces, with three 'woodsmoke' flavours - Classic, Spicy and Honey. Packaging designs are by DJPA Partnership. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

News in Pictures: Haley Sharpe.(developes CD-Rom )(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Haley Sharpe has developed a CD-Rom for the Learning and Skills Council, aiming to raise awareness of safety issues at work among 14- to 19-year-olds and apprentices. The design uses cartoon characters to illustrate health and safety issues....

News in Pictures: Motorola.(Motorola Inc.)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Pink is one of four new colours Motorola has given to its iconic PEBL handset designed from its Korean studio. Other colours include blue, green and orange. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

NEWS ANALYSIS: Bricks to clicks.(about Dixons Group PLC)(Company overview)
April 13, 2006... Dixons moves on-line, while Currys goes digital on the high street, in line with a predicted boom in the Web technology market, says Clare Goff The retail industry let out a collective gasp of surprise this week as Dixons announced it is...

PRIVATE VIEW: Runaway train.(Hull Trains)
April 13, 2006... The 'open access' train operator Hull Trains shows how smaller businesses can succeed, with resolve and a simple, solid idea, says Hugh Pearman Say what you like about railway privatisation, at least we got a rainbow coalition of smart,...

Inspired: Tom Roope Tomato.(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... In 2005, I received a commission to do my first interiors job, for Vodafone. The main piece was to be a map showing its global activity. Finally, I was able to bring together several influences into one piece. First, my father is an...

Voxpop: Apple Computer.(Apple Computer Inc.)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Apple Computer has given a newly-created European graphics role to Harriet Devoy, former creative director at The Chase. Is working in-house for a major brand more attractive than working for a consultancy? It is all about the degree...

LETTER: In-house designers can learn more about one brand.(Letter to the editor)
April 13, 2006... Leading design in-house enables you to get closer to the heart of 'one' brand. If managed well, it can integrate all elements of a brand and deliver a more coherent and consistent image. But it is important to maintain an external...

LETTER: Design Week Awards go to trendy London set.(Letter to the editor)
April 13, 2006... I recently submitted two entries from my consultancy to the 2006 Design Week Awards, and I've just received the Design Week Awards book, which has incensed me on a number of levels. My opinion of awards is that there is a cross section of...

LETTER: Student work placements are valuable to design.(Letter to the editor)
April 13, 2006... As a student, I am pleased to see that someone is looking out for us. Ibrahim Ibrahim's article (DW 30 March) gave me new hope for the future of design education. Placements are extremely difficult to come by and paid ones are even...

LETTER: Loyalty to employer is more important than loyalty to client.(Letter to the editor)
April 13, 2006... On the topic of client-specific account teams (Vox Pop, DW 6 April), I'd like to think that, while people are loyal to their clients, they are primarily loyal to the agency that employed them and which has, hopefully, given them the...

Profile:.(Furniture and lamp designer Inga Sempe)
April 13, 2006... Furniture and lamp designer Inga Sempe's fascination with technical details gives her work an idiosyncratic touch. Despite international success, she still has a passion for Paris, says Natasha Edwards Tiny maquettes clutter the shelves...

LIGHTING: Green light.(Newer and Greener technologies are giving pause for thought to light designers)(Brief article)
April 13, 2006... Newer and Greener technologies are giving pause for thought to light designers. John Stones looks at the entries for a competition encouraging environmentally-friendly innovation Designers are still, to some extent, catching up with the...

POSTERS: Children of the revolution.(socio-political posters)
April 13, 2006... An exhibition of socio-political posters highlights the fact that many of them now seem irrelevant and confusing. Quentin Newark laments their decline, but questions if they still have any place in the public arena WHAT are...