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Monthly Archives: July 2011
It’s a Grange world, says Richard Williams
I was greatly touched by the Kenneth Grange exhibition at the Design Museum. On show are some of the products that seem to define post war British life. From the first Venner parking meter, the Kodak Instamatic Camera to the … Continue reading
Zip away the zapping, by Craig Kirk
The time is 23.40 and you’ve got in late again. To make matters worse it’s a Thursday and you just missed Dimbleby & Co. putting to rights the essential political discourse of the week. A spam sandwich and bed is … Continue reading
The Perfect Partner
We count ourselves very fortunate to have worked with some of the most outstanding talent that exists. From product designers Seymourpowell and ‘eating designer’ Marije Vogelzang to interior designer Martin Brudnizki and typographer Redge Johnson, to name but a few, … Continue reading
Then there were four…Richard Williams reminisces
The sad loss of Habitat. Argos has bought Habitat and just four stores will be left trading. Of all the High Street closures, this is the one that makes me saddest. Habitat should have survived. Apart from Ikea, there is … Continue reading
Posted in Confessions, Opinions
Tagged Argos, brand design, Design, Habitat, Ikea, Richard Williams, Terrence Conran, Williams Murray Hamm, WMH
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A completely new kind of marketing strategy, says Richard
According to the press this week, Peter Wright, Thornton’s marketing director is ‘set to leave the firm as part of the brand’s three-year marketing strategy which will aim to push the recent overhaul of its product range. Peter will not … Continue reading
Posted in Opinions
Tagged brand design, Brands, Richard Williams, Thorntons, Williams Murray Hamm, WMH
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