Design

XChange releases InDesign measurements tool

XChange International has released a GeometryReporter plug-in for Adobe InDesign, which generates and displays measurements for any box within an InDesign document.

Spandex unveils a raft of display products

Spandex has released four banner display systems designed for use in exhibition and retail environments.

Training course to delve into colour

The University of the West of England is running a four-day colour research training course on the psychological and physiological effects of colour.

Strategies to deliver the creative stuff

If there are two things printers notoriously lack, and dont often do anything to improve, its their management and marketing skills. Fortunately for HPM Creative Solutions (or Hillprint as it used to...

Touching the senses

When car manufacturer Volvo launched its new C30 model it wanted to create a marketing campaign that was memorable and impactful. The main thrust of the promotion would ask potential customers whether...

The Olympic sport of logo bashing

Nothing equals a new logotype for fomenting public outrage. Arguably, the disquiet that greeted the introduction of the logo for the London Olympic Games was unprecedented in its venom and immediacy....

Unite backs anti-racism posters

Print union Unite has supported a range of anti-racism posters designed by graphic design students at Leicester College and Leeds College of Art and Design.

Precision Colour Printing unveils rose catalogue

Precision Colour Printing in Shropshire and David Austin Roses, breeders of English roses, have launched a catalogue to promote the world-famous roses to coincide with this years Chelsea Flower Show.

Pantone bolsters Smart colour range

Pantone has expanded its Smart colour range, with the launch of a Fashion+Home cotton selector, which is sold as a two-book set for 1,028.

Gilbert & George link with BBC and Guardian for art download

Gilbert & George are offering art lovers the opportunity to download a new creation in a tie-up with the BBCs <i>Imagine</i> programme and <i>The Guardian</i> newspaper.