Design Week articles from February 2006

Design Week archives from February 2006

Design Museum seeks director after Rawsthorn's exit.(Alice Rawsthorn )(Suzzanna Taverne been newly appointed)
February 2, 2006... Alice Rawsthorn has unexpectedly left her post as director of the Design Museum. The sudden announcement of her 'departure' came from the museum at the end of last week. It is still not clear if she resigned her position, or if she was...

Crafts Council to close London venue.(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... The Crafts Council is to close its London exhibition and retail space in June, because the cost of running the site drained resources from its regional activities. The surprise move is part of a programme to overhaul the way the...

Holt leaves Lambie-Nairn to go it alone.(Gary Holt)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Lambie-Nairn founder and chairman Martin Lambie-Nairn has stalled plans to hand over the business to a successor after the departure, this week, of executive creative director Gary Holt. After 15 years with the group, Holt is leaving to...

STOP PRESS: John takes the helm at Roundel.(appointments)(Simon John)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Ergo-ID founding partner Simon John has taken a majority stake in brand identity group Roundel and will take over management of the business from director Mike Denny. John left Ergo-ID in autumn last year (DW 3 November 2005),...

BFI to screen rebrand by Johnson Banks.(British Film Institute)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... The British Film Institute has appointed Johnson Banks to review its visual identity and brand architecture. The work is unlikely to involve a name change for the institute, although the BFI is 'keeping a very open mind' on how the...

The Core tries to instil personality into Argos brand.
February 2, 2006... Catalogue retailer, Argos, is undertaking a host of strategic design- led projects which will evolve the overall look of its multi-channel offering, as the retailer seeks to inject more 'personality' into the brand. Argos has...

Great British Design Quest.(cultural shows)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... A search to discover the public's most-loved example of British design has been launched by the Design Museum and BBC 2's The Culture Show. The Great British Design Quest is asking for nominations on the best design since 1900 from a...

Krassa creates Green packs for Pret A Manger.(designing product lines)
February 2, 2006... Pret A Manger is planning to revamp its designs across a number of key product lines. The fast food takeaway chain has appointed Afroditi Krassa to redesign the packaging across its dessert range, according to Pret A Manger commercial...

Revamped identity of Blink Productions.(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Mark Denton Design has revamped the identity of screen production company Blink Productions in a five-figure project. The 1950s Americana- style identity, created by the group three years ago, has been applied to stationery, signage, DVD packs,...

Yauatcha brand repositioned for retail ahead of expansion.
February 2, 2006... Hakkasan founder Alan Yau is looking at ways to evolve his Soho eatery and tea house Yauatcha from a restaurant to a luxury retail concept, working with product designer Shin Azumi and graphic design consultancy Made Thought. The moves...

Timberland takes eco-friendly step.(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Timberland is redesigning its footwear packaging in accordance with more eco-friendly guidelines, as it continues to pursue an ethical retail strategy. The packaging, designed by Timberland's global in-house team in collaboration with...

Parkview commissions Tahara installation for Beijing Olympics.(contracts with designers)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Parkview International, the developer behind the Battersea Power Station redevelopment, has commissioned Japanese designer Keiichi Tahara to create a series of light installations for its Green Plaza complex in Beijing. Tahara, who...

IN BRIEF: Unit9 Creative Production appointment.(Tokyo interactive Design)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Takayoshi Kishimoto, former creative director at Tokyo interactive consultancy TYO Interactive Design, has joined London digital design group Unit9 Creative Production as creative director. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and...

IN BRIEF: Portable dugout for schools and small football clubs.(Raffo Design)(service introduction)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Product design consultancy Raffo Design has created a portable dugout for schools and small football clubs. The portable unit, designed for Touchline Pro, can be used to protect spectators from adverse weather conditions. The project was...

IN BRIEF: Identity for Scottish Universities Sport.(design services for sport organizations)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Edinburgh consultancy Shaw Marketing and Design has created the identity for sports body Scottish Universities Sport, which launches this spring. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

IN BRIEF: Identity and website for Support Action Net.(website service launched)(Sage Associates)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Sage Associates has designed the identity and a website for Support Action Net, an initiative set up to support organisations that work with the homeless. The website, www.supportactionnet.org.uk, launched this week. Copyright: Centaur...

Correction - Tonic appointed.(Correction Notice)
February 2, 2006... Tonic has been appointed to design the website for Japanese car manufacturer Daihatsu, not Hyundai, as reported last week. It is the group's first foray into automotive branding since its work with Volkswagen. Copyright: Centaur...

Correction - Lambie-Nairn.(Correction Notice)
February 2, 2006... Lambie-Nairn's final fee proposal for the rebranding of ITV was #1m, not #3m as stated in Design Week (DW 12 January), and was inclusive of production costs. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

Isos Collection.(new models exhibitions)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... The Y Series table, designed by Max Lamb and Tom Price, is part of the new Isos Collection, which features work by Martin Grierson, Studio 212 and Mark Gabbertas. The tables are available to buy on-line, from www.isoscollection.co.uk. The...

COMMENT: Design Museum should keep up Rawsthorn's legacy.(awards to designers)
February 2, 2006... Some say it's healthy to switch courses every five years, transferring experience and building on it. But few senior players in design follow this line, which is why it is a surprise that Alice Rawsthorn has quit as director at the Design...

Kemistry and Brand42 overhaul branding for CNN.(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... TV news station CNN International relaunches with an overhauled on- screen look today, in a redesign project involving Kemistry, Brand42 and independent creative consultant Frank Lampen. Kemistry was appointed by CNN's US head office in...

Orbital hails a Design Conspiracy identity.(taxi service introduced in London)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... An alternative taxi service, called Orbital, will launch in central London next month, with branding created by Design Conspiracy. The private hire business has been set up by former London police officer Rod Hutton to address the problem...

Own-brand ranges make headway in Euro food market.(retailers market share)
February 2, 2006... By Sarah Balmond Own-label brands, such as Tesco Finest or Sainsbury's Taste the Difference, are taking market share in the European food retail sector, with UK retailers leading the way, according to a recently published report. ...

News in Pictures: Sleeve artwork for Yoyocuts.(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Jawa & Midwich has designed the sleeve artwork for Yoyocuts, a hip-hop collaboration between Slovenian record label Rdyo and UK label Buttercuts, released on 3 April. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

News in Pictures: Bague lamp selected.(collections of Museum of Modern Art in New York)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... The Architecture & Design Committee of the Museum of Modern Art in New York has selected the Bague lamp to enter its permanent design collection. It was designed in 2004 by Patricia Urquiola and Eliana Gerotto for Foscarini. Copyright:...

News in Pictures: Interstate design.(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Interstate has designed a book to promote financial investment and support in Bahrain. Launched at the World Economic Forum annual meeting last week, the 106-page publication will be used by the Economic Development Board of Bahrain. ...

News in Pictures: Tom Phillips book.(chairman of Royal Academy's Exhibitions Committee)
February 2, 2006... Tom Phillips, artist and chairman of the Royal Academy's Exhibitions Committee, has released a book of the drawings and doodles he has made over agendas for numerous meetings and committee events. Called Merry Meetings, it is published by D3...

News in Pictures: Fundraising pack.(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Manchester consultancy Mark has designed a fundraising pack for the Mines Advisory Group, intended to attract new supporters to the landmine action charity. The consultancy is also working on MAG's annual review and exhibition. Copyright:...

News in Pictures: Logo for 60.(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Andy Edwards Design has created the logo for 60, an exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park from 18 March to 25 June, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Arts Council Collection of post-war and contemporary British art. ...

News in Pictures: Superdrug relaunching lip balm range.(Superdrug Stores PLC )(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Superdrug is relaunching its lip balm range, with packaging designs by roster consultancy Davies Leslie-Smith. The design shows photographs of Superdrug head office staff kissing, to illustrate confidence in their lips. Copyright:...

News in Pictures: Doug Foster sculpture and film installation.(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Blink Productions commercials director Doug Foster has designed Breather, a sculpture and film installation housed at London post production house The Mill. Eye ports, in the side of the one ton rusting steel-plate box, intimately reveal the...

NEWS ANALYSIS: Finger on the swoosh.
February 2, 2006... As Nike makes history with its product designer chief executive, Mike Exon asks if more designers can aspire to have power in the boardroom You'd be forgiven for missing the significance of Mark Parker's promotion at Nike last week. Most...

NEWS ANALYSIS: Nike Swoosh.(Carolyn Davidson design services)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... Carolyn Davidson is not one of the great names you naturally associate with the world of brand design. But, 30 years ago, the graphic designer from Portland State University put the finishing touches to the Nike 'swoosh'. It was pivotal to...

NEWS ANALYSIS: Nike Air Max 360.(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... * Designed by Martin Lotti * Claimed to be the first running shoe to use a 100 per cent air- cushioned sole * Based on Mark Parker's Air Max 1, the first shoe to expose the air cushion unit Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd....

PRIVATE VIEW: The estate we're in.(automobile marketing)(Column)
February 2, 2006... When choosing a car, there are lots of factors to consider, including branding. But some manufacturers are taking it too far, says Adrian Shaughnessy I suppose there must have been a time in the past when driving was enjoyable, but today...

Inspired: Shubhankar Ray.(social side of advertising)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... I'm inspired by where I'm from, where I grew up and my family. This is coupled with the changing world and the effects of capitalism, globalisation, media unreality and culture. My work is influenced by this mix of reality and surreality...

Voxpop: Tight brand management.(corporate sponsorship)
February 2, 2006... A Tottenham Hotspur director, last week, noted that sponsors will scrutinise how well an organisation manages its own brand, before committing to sponsorship. How important is tight brand management in attracting other commercial partners?It's...

LETTER: Design for tourism piece states the obvious.(Letter to the Editor)
February 2, 2006... Although Jeremy Hildreth makes valid points in his article regarding design in the tourism market, some of his assessments border on simplistic naivety (DW 26 January). For nearly ten years my consultancy has been working with global tourist...

LETTER: Professional chivalry is needed in design world.(Letter to the Editor)
February 2, 2006... BBI360 managing director Simon Barbato is absolutely correct (DW 19 January). I would not dream of denigrating his or any other designer's work, especially when the context of its production is not understood. I was talking about the process...

LETTER: Should The Ruskin really be described as 'traditional'?(Letter to the Editor)
February 2, 2006... I saw, in your Beth Derbyshire profile, a passing mention of the Ruskin School of Drawing & Fine Art (DW 12 January). The Ruskin was described by the single word, 'traditional'. Ruskin students would, I am sure, enjoy a vigorous...

LETTER: Design, or die. Now, I must have another glass of champagne.(Letter to the Editor)
February 2, 2006... I have received, from the Centre for Creative Business, an invitation to a panel discussion on 7 February, at the Royal Society of Arts, on 'How UK business can use design to stay ahead of the global game'. The title given is 'Design, or...

Profile: Vince Frost.(of Frost Design)
February 2, 2006... Relocating your business to Australia may seem like more of a lifestyle choice than a career move, but, for Vince Frost, it's been a successful decision in both respects. Trish Lorenz looks at life down under With its reputation for...

FOOTBALL BRANDING: This season's colours.(soccer clubs)
February 2, 2006... As football clubs redesign their crests, branding expert Richard Village and soccer pundit Duleep Allirajah discuss the battle between commercial interests and heritage being played out on the football field THE rampant commercialisation...

FURNITURE FAIRS: Part of the furniture.
February 2, 2006... The Cologne and Paris furniture fairs are in flux, as they continue to face challenges from rival events. Lynda Relph-Knight and Natasha Edwards return underwhelmed by the amount of new products on show IMM Cologne 2006 By Lynda...

DESIGN BUSINESS: Window of opportunity.(latest trend of mergers)
February 2, 2006... Merger and acquisition activity is on the rise once more, but will your group appeal to buyers' specific demands, asks Bob Willott A year ago, 51 per cent of all marketing services company-owners thought it would be wise to sell their...

Living in a material world.(interior design work costs)(Brief Article)
February 2, 2006... By Trish Lorenz Interior designers looking for a muse could do worse than to pop down to Material Lab, tile manufacturer H & R Johnson's latest venture. Expressly developed for designers and architects, the 409m2 space is part showroom,...

Design Museum to be independent of London centre.
February 9, 2006... The Design Museum will not be rehoused inside the proposed national design centre for London, it emerged this week. Trustees of the museum are understood to have voted against the idea of housing the museum within a national centre. ...

London ruled out for Milan Fair tour.(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Plans to bring the Milan Furniture Fair to London have been shelved, less than a year after its organisers mooted attending 100% Design and bringing a lighting show to the capital. Speaking in London last week, Manlio Armellini, managing...

Chinese office for Jack Morton.(Jack Morton Worldwide opens office in China)(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Jack Morton Worldwide will next week open an office in Beijing, its first presence in mainland China. According to Lois Jacobs, president international for Jack Morton Worldwide, the move is a response to rapidly growing opportunities in...

STOP PRESS: Arnold resists press claims on Rawsthorn exit.(Luqman Arnold )(Alice Rawsthorn )(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Design Museum chairman Luqman Arnold has rebutted press claims that former director Alice Rawsthorn was forced to resign her position at a trustee meeting, held the day before her departure was announced. Responding to an article in The...

STOP PRESS: London flagship for Juicy Couture.(launching retail store)(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Clothing company Juicy Couture is looking to launch a London flagship store with a retail design by Universal Design Studio, as part of an ambitious growth programme. The consultancy is currently working up design concepts for flagship sites...

STOP PRESS: Chambers to do the business at Start Creative.(Trevor Chambers joins Start Creative )(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Start Creative has appointed former EHS Brann Group executive creative director Trevor Chambers as a director, with a remit to drive revenues at the consultancy's 16-strong digital division. Chambers joins next week and will work alongside...

LCR ready to put St Pancras interior design out to tender.(London and Continental Railways)
February 9, 2006... Interior designers are about to be appointed to create designs for the ambitious retail offering at London's St Pancras station, as part of its #400m restoration programme. The 7600m2 site will include 'must see' venues, such as the...

Onedotzero invitation.(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Moving image collective Onedotzero has invited 20 designers and artists to produce work that responds to an exhibit at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. This work will then create a series of 'sensory explorations' throughout the...

RDC Foley Cooke drives Avis retail rethink.(Avis Rent A Car )
February 9, 2006... Avis Rent A Car is trialling a radical redesign of its traditional store format, scrapping its front desk mode of retailing, which could serve as a blueprint to rebrand its entire network of UK sites. The first outlet to receive the...

Redesigned packaging of Burgen bread.(Ziggurat does the redesigning for Allied Bakeries )(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Ziggurat has redesigned the packaging of Allied Bakeries' Burgen bread brand, to attract the attention of a wider customer base. The packs 'break from the split-pack look' of the rest of the bread category, says Ziggurat managing director...

Holmes Wood to adapt NHM identity for signage scheme.(Natural History Museum )
February 9, 2006... The Natural History Museum is to revamp its signage, as part of a long- term strategy to provide a more consistent and inclusive system across the grounds of its London site. The projects to overhaul the museum's internal and external...

Exhibition designers bring Time and Space Project to life.(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... The Royal Observatory in Greenwich next week reveals the first gallery overhaul in its #15m Time and Space Project, featuring design work by Casson Mann and Thomas Matthews. Casson Mann has designed three of the four time galleries, after...

Green Room Retail stirs up Aga/Fired Earth store interiors.(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Aga Foodservice Group has appointed Green Room Retail to create a fresh retail concept for its ten jointly-branded Aga and Fired Earth outlets. It is the first time the company has drafted in a consultancy to work in a strategic capacity...

Refreshed packaging for Drambuie.(by Design Bridge )(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Design Bridge has refreshed the packaging for Drambuie in a bid to attract younger consumers. The brand identity features a bolder font, depicted in two colour tones, while the label retains the original Drambuie crest. The packaging includes...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Andy Cameron dies.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 9, 2006... D&AD award-winning still life photographer Andy Cameron died at home on 26 January. He leaves a wife Lou and a five-year-old son, Lewis. A memorial service takes place at Christ Church, Crouch End Hill, London N8, on 9 February at noon. ...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Identity for Glow.(by 442 Design )(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Edinburgh consultancy 442 Design has completed the brand identity and store interior for Glow, a candle and accessories boutique opening in the Scottish capital. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

NEWS IN BRIEF: Bite appointed.(by Journey Latin America )(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... London brand consultancy Bite has been appointed to review the identity and brand communications of Journey Latin America, a specialist UK travel agent. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

NEWS IN BRIEF: Children's toy.(Simon Henwood createsv toy for Playbeast)(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Fine artist Simon Henwood has created a children's toy called Klong for Playbeast. The creature is designed to double as a scarf, comforter or pillow. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

NEWS IN BRIEF: Allen International appointed.(by Qatar National Bank to design branch )(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Qatar National Bank has appointed Allen International to design a 'branch of the future'. It hopes to retain Qatari customers, while also attracting ex-pats. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

COMMENT: Accessibility is the key to Design Museum's future.
February 9, 2006... In the Financial Times this week, John Gapper argued that brands are worth more than designers. He was writing in the context of fashion, where names such as Tom Ford and his successor at Gucci, Frida Giannini, enjoy public acclaim. In...

Imagination buys Sydney group to fuel global growth.(Brand by Voice)(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Imagination Group is stepping up its investment in the Asia-Pacific market with the acquisition of Sydney graphics and branding consultancy Brand by Voice. The design group will be renamed Imagination (Australia) and its founder Adrienne...

Household interiors reflect Yahoo! brand.(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Yahoo! Europe is to roll out its first branded workplace design, created by UK retail design specialist Household. The consultancy was appointed last summer after a three-way pitch to extend Yahoo!'s brand personality into its European...

NEWS IN DEPTH: Retailers woo consumers with ethical marketing.
February 9, 2006... By Sarah Balmond Concern about ethical and health issues, from clothing and food, appears to be forcing retailers to reconsider product, packaging and interior designs, giving rise to a new breed of eco-friendly brand positioning. ...

NEWS IN DEPTH: CONSUMER SURVEY BY YOUGOV.(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Clothing * 87 per cent said retailers should ensure products are made fairly and humanely * 52 per cent are more ethically concerned than they were five years ago * 78 per cent said they would like to know more about the way...

News in Pictures: Provocative exhibition.(Matali Crasset's works at Milan Furniture Fair)(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Matali Crasset is designing a provocative exhibition at this year's Milan Furniture Fair. On the subject of the relationship of women and the home, the show - entitled The Devil of Hearth and Home - will feature the work of female artists,...

News in Pictures: Outdoor Stool.(designed by Jennifer Newman Studio)(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... This Outdoor Stool, designed by Jennifer Newman Studio, is made in powder-coated aluminium and can be ordered in custom colours. It retails at #250. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

News in Pictures: Annual report for Scottish Ambulance Service.(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Hookson's annual report for the Scottish Ambulance Service is called You Can Count on Us Here, There & Everywhere and was designed with photographer Alex Telfer, with graphics by Colin Dunbar. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and...

News in Pictures: On-line-only film show for Channel 4.(by Holler)(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... Digital consultancy Holler has designed and produced Movie Rush, an on- line-only film show for Channel 4 and the first content for the broadcaster's media player (www.channel4.com/movierush). The format dispenses with a presenter, using...

News in Pictures: Curious design.
February 9, 2006... Curious has designed an anthology of poems by Moss Rich, entitled Requiem for a Typewriter. The 95-year-old poet's work is written on an old Olivetti typewriter and the collection is published by Brighton company The South. Copyright:...

News in Pictures: Brand identity.(by No One for premium beers )(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... No One has created the brand identity for a range of premium beers called Meantime Beers, launched by Greenwich Brewery. The collection includes seven different flavoured beers, packaged in 330ml bottles, and four beers which retail in 750ml...

News in Pictures: Mint commissioned.(Jordan creative group Mint)(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... The BBC World Service has commissioned Jordan creative group Mint to launch a radical poster campaign for the Middle East called Your Future - Who Decides It? It is designed to engage '20- to 30-year-old educated Arab men and women' in...

NEWS ANALYSIS: Burned for blazing her own trail?
February 9, 2006... Alice Rawsthorn had a profound effect on the Design Museum's fortunes, so why is her 'departure' shrouded in secrecy? Scott Billings investigates Alice Rawsthorn's sudden departure as director of the Design Museum two weeks ago was...

PRIVATE VIEW: CX on wheels.(Automobiles Citroen S.A)
February 9, 2006... Cars may only take you from A to B, but some are more stylish than others. Hugh Pearman reminisces about the classic Citroen CX and says the original is the best Readers of this column know that I'm no petrol head. Cars bore me, but...

Inspired: Linda Morey Smith.(Brief Article)
February 9, 2006... I get little inspiration from sitting in front of a computer screen, or from looking at magazines or other people's work. My inspiration comes from the street scene, the hustle and bustle of life, the people and places I encounter. When...

Voxpop: Qualities for successor to Alice Rawsthorn.
February 9, 2006... As the dust settles from Alice Rawsthorn's shock departure from the Design Museum last week, what sort of qualities would you advocate for her successor and what should their priorities be? While I have not always agreed with what...

LETTER: Freelances have less to offer than loyal full-timers.(Letter to the Editor)
February 9, 2006... What more depressing a way to start a Monday than to see the merits of being a freelance designer splashed across Design Week, for all our loyal and talented full-time staff to see (DW 26 January). Trying to run and build an independent...

LETTER: More people expect bad grammar than good.(Letter to the Editor)
February 9, 2006... I agree with the sentiments of Mark Cox (Letters, DW 5 January), who is just as confused as me regarding the work of Adam Ellis that appeared a month earlier (Inspired, DW 1 December), where he rebrands the ice cream van for an adult...

LETTER: It's time that the format for exhibiting design moved on.(Letter to the Editor)
February 9, 2006... So Alice Rawsthorn has left the Design Museum (DW 2 February). I might be tempted to mumble about flower arranging and say, 'About time too', but she certainly did her bit to raise the profile of the museum - a 40 per cent increase in...