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Symbolizing Birmingham
Alan Clawley considers what should be the defining ‘iconic’ symbol of Birmingham.
Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show
Published on 2 May, 2013 at 9:01 in Business, Coventry, Education, Exhibitions, Most recent, Motoring, Style and Design | | No Comments
A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students
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
Published on 22 Mar, 2013 at 8:23 in Business, Cookery, Style and Design, Warwickshire | | No Comments
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
Published on 8 Mar, 2013 at 21:56 in Coventry, Education, Most recent, Style and Design | | No Comments
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
Published on 4 Mar, 2013 at 13:46 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Style and Design, Wolverhampton | | No Comments
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
Published on 22 Feb, 2013 at 10:43 in Birmingham, Environment, Motoring, Style and Design, Television | | No Comments
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
Published on 6 Feb, 2013 at 10:38 in Birmingham, Business, Eating out, Style and Design | | No Comments
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.
Wolves graduate’s designs are a big hit
Published on 19 Dec, 2012 at 10:42 in Business, Most recent, Style and Design, Wolverhampton | | No Comments
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
Published on 13 Dec, 2012 at 8:25 in Art and Leisure, Coventry, Education, Most recent, Style and Design | | No Comments
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
Published on 25 Oct, 2012 at 9:41 in Birmingham, Local history, Property Press, Shopping | | No Comments
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
Published on 25 Oct, 2012 at 7:42 in Coventry, Education, Most recent, Style and Design | | No Comments
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
Published on 15 Oct, 2012 at 9:55 in Business, Coventry, Environment, Most recent, Sport, Style and Design, What's on | | No Comments
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
Published on 12 Oct, 2012 at 15:44 in Business, Most recent, Solihull, Style and Design | | No Comments
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
