Louis Poulsen becomes latest design brand sold to Investindustrial
Scandinavian lighting brand Louis Poulsen has been acquired by Investindustrial, an Italian investment firm that also owns Flos, B&B Italia and Oka. More
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Barber and Osgerby sell stake in Universal Design Studio and Map
Digital agency AKQA has purchased a majority stake in two companies set up by Barber and Osgerby: Universal Design Studio and Map. More
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UNStudio launches tech startup to drag architecture into "the age of the iPhone"
Dutch architect Ben van Berkel of UNStudio has launched UNSense, a startup that will develop technologies to make buildings healthier and cities smarter. More
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Knoll purchases Muuto in $300 million deal
Scandinavian brand Muuto has been bought by US company Knoll, in a deal that aims to see the company's business double within the next five years. More
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Christopher Bailey bows out of Burberry after 17 years
Christopher Bailey is to step down as chief creative officer and president of Burberry, after almost two decades at the brand. More
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Fosters + Partners-designed Bloomberg headquarters is a "vote of confidence in London"
Bloomberg's Norman Foster-designed European headquarters in London "sends a clear message to the world" that the UK capital remains a centre for global investment, said Sadiq Khan. More
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Richard Branson revealed as major investor in Hyperloop One
The Hyperloop One transport company has been renamed Virgin Hyperloop One, following a major investment from Richard Branson's company. More
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Falling number of students studying design "not sustainable" for UK economy, Design Council warns
The UK's Design Council has weighed in to the debate about the declining number of students taking creative subjects, describing the situation as "not sustainable for design businesses or the UK economy". More
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Simon Waterfall named creative director of Airbnb's new design and innovation studio
Industrial designer and creative entrepreneur Simon Waterfall has been named creative director of Airbnb's recently launched design and innovation studio Samara. More
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Lobbying platform for UK fashion industry launches to influence Brexit negotiations
A new lobbying body called Fashion Roundtable has been formed to try to influence the UK government during Brexit talks. More
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Creative careers seen as "worse than drug dealing or prostitution" says Peter Bazalgette
The UK government should fund the development of creative clusters around the country to make the creative industries less London-centric, less white and less middle class, according to an independent review of the sector conducted by TV executive Peter Bazalgette. More
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Sarah Douglas appointed editor of Wallpaper* magazine
Sarah Douglas has replaced Tony Chambers at the helm of British design magazine Wallpaper*, making her the first female editor in the publication's 21-year history. More
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US architects see salaries rise as economy strengthens
Business is booming for American architecture firms, who say staff salaries are going up as workloads increase and the country's economy makes progress, following a report released by the AIA. More
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UK government calls for industry input on post-Brexit immigration system
Design bodies are consulting their members on what the UK's immigration policy should look like post-Brexit, after the government invited business sectors to submit their views on the subject. More
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"Don't spend money you don't have" and "don't be afraid to be an asshole," architects advised
Getting paid on time, finding time to have children and dealing with long-hours culture were among topics discussed by executives from BIG, Zaha Hadid Architects and Design Haus Liberty at a business talk hosted by Dezeen in London last month. More
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"Trendiest store in the world" Colette to close after 20 years
World-renowned Paris boutique Colette has announced it will close at the end of the year, to be replaced by a new branch of global brand Saint Laurent. More
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Silicon Valley company Jawbone goes into liquidation
Jawbone, the technology company steered by designer Yves Behar, has gone into liquidation, and its assets are reportedly being funnelled into a new health startup. More
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Architizer's product database gains investment from Bjarke Ingels, J Mayer H and more
US media company Architizer's online database for architectural products has received new financial backing from industry names including Bjarke Ingels and J Mayer H. More
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IKEA could move more manufacturing to UK to avoid post-Brexit price hikes
IKEA is set to increase its production of furniture in the UK as a way to keep costs down following the country's decision to leave the European Union. More
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David Chipperfield leaves Driade after just two years as artistic director
British architect David Chipperfield has stepped down from his position as artistic director at Italian furniture brand Driade, and has been replaced by a "creative committee". More