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DB’s Dragon Boat race for Sense UK

For the first time, Design Bridge competed in a Dragon Boat race to raise money for Sense, a national charity supporting adults and children born deaf and blind. A mix of ten volunteers from different areas of the business rallied together and what we lacked in training we made up for in fancy dress.

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Inspiration: Henry Moore and Polly Morgan in London

Our London studio is lucky enough to have two inspiring exhibitions from unique British artists on our doorstep! The Gagosian gallery on Brittania street has been reshaped in to a cavernous space to house Henry Moore, Late Large Forms. Close by at All Visual Arts, bold contemporary artist Polly Morgan is showing Endless Plains, her largest installation to date.

DB Dragons’ First Fundraiser!

This year Design Bridge is taking part in the Dragon Boat race to raise money for Sense, a national charity which provides vital support to deafblind people and their carers. To kick off the fundraising we decided to throw a Jubilee lunch and celebrate in street party style for a very worthy cause.

Simon Black on Monocle 24 Radio

As Sony battles its worst ever deficit and announces global redundancies, Monocle 24 radio guest contributor Simon Black talks about how the brand can move forward and offer something different to emerging markets.

Diageo Awards Mahiki for Global Marketing Brilliance

We are delighted to announce Design Bridge has been crowned a global winner at Diageo’s Marketing Brilliance Awards, at an awards ceremony held on the 21st March in London. The awards recognise Diageo’s continued move to embrace innovation in its brand campaigns, Design Bridge won in the category of Design & Gifting for Mahiki Coconut.

Design Bridge’s Top Tips from Guardian Careers

Last week, three people from our London team joined a panel on the Guardian Careers website, to offer advice on how to get in to the branding industry. Here are a few tips from the discussion.

Simon Black on the future for Costa Cruises

In the wake of the second disaster for the Costa cruising brand, Group Strategy Partner, Simon Black, is interviewed live on Monocle 24 Radio on the road to recovery when brands are in crisis. Not all brand challenges are design and creative focused. Some are strategic from start to finish.

Design Bridge Wins Two Design Effectiveness Awards!

Design Bridge was doubly effective at the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards, winning silver and bronze awards in the packaging design category for work on Tate & Lyle, and new juice brand, by Hoogesteger.

Graham Shearsby returns to revamped Pentawards

Group Creative Director, Graham Shearsby will be rejoining the jury panel for the 2012 Pentawards. Contributing to an international jury of marketing and design managers from major companies, and leaders in design, which are selected from previous winners.

Mahiki Coconut wins First Place at Mobius Awards

Mahiki Coconut has won a First Place statuette at the Mobius Awards in the Food and Beverage packaging design category.