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02.03.2017
FROM LEARNING TO EARNING™ AT NTU
Perhaps the most stimulating and enjoyable aspect of the CSD Course Endorsement Programme (CEP) is being able to converse with the students on the accredited courses. This interaction is what the professional body for design is all about. Inspiring design students to enter their career in design with the highest possible regard for professional practice, […]
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01.03.2017
Food & Technology: Part 3
Eating with a conscience In the previous issue we discussed food and the effect design and technology is having on the restaurant industry, the way we eat and the way we perceive food. Here, in the final chapter of this discussion, we look at how design and technology is encouraging a more conscious approach to food […]
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01.03.2017
Meet the professionals: Mike Harkins MCSD
We caught up with one of our more recent members Mike Harkins MCSD. Mike, having practised as a professional Graphic Designer with a particular interest in Typography and having acted as a Director of a successful design company, is now teaching at Portsmouth University. Mike is the current course leader for MA Graphic Design, teaches […]
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01.03.2017
Meet the professionals: Jessica Standing MCSD
Jessica has always had an interest in Art and Design and began her design journey studying at Cardiff. Now the Director and co-founder with Peter Standing (Architect) of Standing Space, they provide a variety of design and procurement services. What was it that made you want to be a designer or involved in the design […]
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31.01.2017
Bit Rot by Douglas Coupland
Doing the ‘Links Quiz’ in the FT Magazine on a Saturday morning is one of my more mundane addictions. More often than not I am frustrated by the fact that the quiz comprises of questions that prompt, ‘yes I know that – I am sure I know that’ only to find that the answer eludes […]
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30.01.2017
Food & Technology: Part 2
Food Ink The marvel over 3D printing is nothing new but recently it has infiltrated the food industry in a more significant way. Antony Dobrzensky (founder and director of Food Ink) moved to London in 2015 to launch his dream of a new theme restaurant where everything is 3D-printed right before your eyes. Antony recruited Dutch company byFlow […]
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30.01.2017
Meet the professionals: Christopher Radcliffe MA FCSD
Christopher Radcliffe MA FCSD has gone from being part of the wellie booted farming stock to pursuing Art & Design and is now the head of interior design at Maber Architects. We hear a little about his journey and he answers some of our questions about the industry.Christopher started his education at a three F’s […]
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30.01.2017
Made in Hong Kong: Creation of the CSD 2016 Christmas Card
Tom Grey, CSD Hong Kong September last year with a sense of pride and trepidation the challenge to create the CSD’s 2016 Christmas card was received from London. From the onset I wanted the solution to resonate culturally with Chinese characteristics, to be relevant to both European and Chinese recipients and to communicate the values […]
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01.12.2016
Meet the professionals: James Farnell MCSD
As one of the Society’s new members we wanted to catch up with James and hear about his career and experience as a Retail Design Specialist. James started his design journey in 1988 at Harrogate College of Art and Design where he completed an Art and Design Diploma; he then went on to study Furniture and Product Design at […]
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24.10.2016
CSD Q3 Survey
HOW DESIGNERS FEEL ABOUT BREXIT Our Q3 2016 coincided with the period following the referendum on 23 June and therefore we decided to take a look at the results against our Q3 2015 survey to see what impact the vote may have had on design businesses. Please note that bracketed figures throughout are the Q3 2015 […]
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