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The new cheap premium age – by Richard Williams
The health of the economy is always reflected in the products that we buy and how they’re packaged. Design is a great mirror on life itself. In these recessional times, extravagance and overt shows of wealth are ‘out’ and sackcloth … Continue reading
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
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
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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
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Tagged brand design, Brands, Richard Williams, Thorntons, Williams Murray Hamm, WMH
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Our ‘new’ offer
We are very proud to announce our relaunch, with a new website showcasing our wide-ranging capabilities through a new ‘driven by you’ site. Historically known for our iconic packaging work, we have, for the past few years, been building our … Continue reading
I hate (most) packaging, says Richard
One of the clients we’ve been working for commissioned some ethnographic research through our pals at Seymourpowell. I can’t name the category we are working in, suffice to say it’s in packaged goods. The research was brilliant. Perfectly presented and … Continue reading
AGV and MRV. Funny stuff from long ago, by Richard Williams
My first job was working for a well known product designer, Oliver Hill’s Industrial Design Unit. Hill in his 60s was clearly in the twilight years of his career, but a truly impressive man. His pin striped suit, penchant for … Continue reading
“Consumers look for design on their path to purchase” says Richard in Marketing Week
“A design that stands out on crowded shelves is essential if product packaging is to deliver all aspects of the brand promise in an emotional and compelling way.” Richard Williams, Chairman, Williams Murray Hamm, Marketing Week, September 2010. Read the … Continue reading
Apple v Andriod – are we all Appled out? asks Richard
I’ve loved Apple products longer than I can remember. They’re beautiful to look at and they are a joy to operate. Even if they were ugly you’d love them anyway because they function so well. I’ve got four iPods, an … Continue reading