Time for change
Alan Clawley wonders when architectural tastes began to alter.
Coventry graduate wins UK Photoshop title
A graduate from Coventry School of Art and Design has been crowned UK Photoshop Champion and is now hoping to land the world title.
Design concepts from Cov students on show in London
Students from Coventry School of Art and Design are taking part in the UK’s most important graduate design exhibition this week.
Tamed with a Smile
In 2010 The World Monuments Fund added Dudley Zoo’s collection of 1930s concrete buildings to its ‘at risk’ register.
Style in Birmingham
Retail Birmingham launches Style Birmingham Live AW13
Student reinvents the racing rulebook with zero-emission car
An automotive design student from Coventry University is proposing an ambitious plan to improve motorsport’s green credentials
Symbolizing Birmingham
Alan Clawley considers what should be the defining ‘iconic’ symbol of Birmingham.
Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show
A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students
Architectural integrity
Alan Clawley explores the ins and outs of modern architecture.
Pinball wizards launch Degree Show at Coventry University
Coventry School of Art and Design kick started its annual Degree Show at the weekend with a game of human pinball in the city centre’s Broadgate Square.
The new age of Aga
Meriden based creative agency Cogent Elliott has developed a new campaign for the AGA Total Control cooker
Scouting for Girls: Open auditions for Miss Birmingham head to city centre this Saturday
Top modelling scouts from Miss England will be in Birmingham this weekend looking for glamorous girls to represent the city.
Photography winners
Three budding David Baileys have won a local photography competition for their stunning water-themed images of the city.
Students’ ‘animal magic’ raises funds ahead of Degree Show
Students at Coventry School of Art and Design have put their creative skills to good use ahead of this year’s University Degree Show.
Antiques Roadshow star to host auction
An Antiques Roadshow expert is to host a live auction of items designed by University of Wolverhampton staff and students tomorrow
Birmingham fabrication company recognised by Honda for unique innovation
Birmingham firm Queen & Crawford has been recognised by Japanese giant Honda as leading innovators in the field of design and fabrication.
Britain’s best result served up on Heritage Silverware
Birmingham-based Heritage Silverware was on show at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France last week following a special collaboration with Simpson’s head chef, Adam Bennett.
Laurence Inman’s cunning plans
Laurence Inman’s cunning plans – one of which involves more standing
Wolves graduate’s designs are a big hit
A talented graduate is off to a flying start in her career after setting up her own fashion and interior design label with the help of the University of Wolverhampton.
Top accolade for Coventry student in UK’s biggest fashion event
A third-year fashion student from Coventry University has fended off the UK’s top styling talent to claim the Clothes Show Live ‘Young Designer of the Year’ award 2012.
Chief government advisor visits University’s construction facilities
Peter Hansford, the UK government’s newly appointed chief construction advisor, visited Coventry University as part of his first week in post to see what the institution is doing to help drive forward the low carbon construction industry.
Lee Longlands celebrates 110 years in business
One of the West Midlands’ best-known retailers is celebrating a special birthday in style, with the launch of exclusive new ranges and plans to roll out a new e-commerce facility.
Coventry University graduate wins top fashion award
A first-class honours fashion student from Coventry University has won a top award at this year’s illustrious Midlands Fashion Designer Awards in Birmingham.
Grand Prix legend to speak in University’s new engineering facility
The man who co-founded legendary British F1 team Williams is set to give a free lecture in Coventry University’s brand new engineering facility on Thursday 18th October.
Solihull hairdresser a cut above the others
Aesthetics Hair & Beauty in Solihull are celebrating Winning the Ladies category of the ‘2012 National Hairdressing Federation Photographic Stylist Awards’.
2,500 euroLED visitors will descend on the ICC Birmingham for 10th year
Birmingham Science Park’s 10th annual euroLED exhibition, gala dinner and conference is moving to The ICC Birmingham in June 2013
Jewellery students deliver 150th birthday present for Brandauer
The Birmingham University’s School of Jewellery has used scrap metal to deliver a perfect 150th birthday present for a local manufacturer.
Architect of the Year 2012
The shortlists of architects in the running for the title of Architect of the Year 2012 has been published by Building Design magazine.
Coventry University students win the EWB Challenge
Coventry University engineering students recently emerge victorious after beating more than 2000 competitors to win first prize in the EWB Challenge, run by Engineers Without Borders UK
Midland architect doing well down south
Involvement in a state-of-the-art simulation suite at the Royal Free Hospital in London is the latest in a long line of high-profile healthcare contracts secured by midland architects Johnson Design Partnership (JDP).