Creative & Media

Vantage point: finishing touches are being made at the Shard in London, Europe’s tallest building. Image: London Bridge Quarter

How the world came together to build the Shard

15 May 2012

by Dick Meredith, London Press Service

Construction workers in London are putting the final touches to Europe’s tallest building, 12 years after the project was conceived, as the last few floors of the Shard take shape.

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Great outdoors: the Hiut Denim firm is to create top quality clothes “that will last”. Image by Hiut Denim

Clothing designers find future business is in their jeans

A husband-and-wife team behind a hugely successful ethical clothing brand is set to launch a new venture designing and making high-quality premium jeans in the United Kingdom.

17 April 2012

High fashion: Ruby Rocks’ blend of vintage and quirky is becoming one to watch. Image by Ruby Rocks

Hot shoe shuffle as new footwear designers hit town

Britain has long been at the leading edge of footwear fashion, with stellar names such as Jimmy Choo, and is famous for nurturing innovative and creative design talent.

10 April 2012

Art and craft: precious metal design specialist Jack Row at work. Image by Birmingham City University

Design graduate’s debut collection at world-famous store

One of the world’s most expensive pens has been designed by an award-winning graduate from Birmingham City University in the UK.

10 April 2012

Award-winning actress Meryl Streep starred as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady. Image by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Emerging and established talent at work on new British films

Five films by women directors and ten from first- or second-time filmmakers are among those under way in the UK with backing from the British Film Institute, the leading organisation for film in the UK.

04 April 2012

The gold-coloured 2012 Olympic Torch designed by east Londoners Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby is among contenders for Design of the Year Award. Image by Design Museum

Olympic torch and royal wedding dress among designs of the year

The UK’s Design Museum has announced the contenders for its annual Designs of the Year Awards. Showcasing a year in design, the 2012 list is a celebration of the best in global designs.

13 March 2012