Clare Dowdy

1 month ago | bbc.com | Clare Dowdy

Why these 1970s cabins are the 'perfect' holiday homeVince JonesIn pockets of the British countryside, it's possible to stumble across clusters of beautifully designed, Scandi-style cabins. These aren't a product of the latest trend for off-grid retreats, but were created half a century ago by a pair of Welsh architects, Hird & Brooks. How did they become gripped by crafting the perfect holiday home? And why were they so inspired by Denmark?

2 months ago | designweek.co.uk | Clare Dowdy

When people get flustered about a heritage brand making changes, they often have a convincing business argument against the new look. “Abandoning loyal customers!”Poor old Jaguar felt the sharp end of those tongues. More recently, GF Smith took a turn in the firing line. “Do they not see the irony of embracing a kooky ‘digital’ brand for a paper company? The product is by its nature a legacy product,” claimed one incandescent correspondent in response to our story.

Jan 16, 2025 | designweek.co.uk | Clare Dowdy

Earthling Studio has redesigned the packaging of snack product Crunchits, with a look closer to Monster Munch than worthy, pallid health food brands. Made of edamame, black beans and rice, Crunchits’ new brand idea is “rough around the edges”, according to Earthling’s creative partner Stephen McDavid. It’s the latest product to launch or reposition in the increasingly active healthy snack category.

Oct 23, 2024 | designweek.co.uk | Clare Dowdy

The UK’s biggest sign-language school for deaf children has a new classroom building by architects Manalo & White and Richard Lyndon Design, whose founder Richard Dougherty is one of five deaf architects qualified to practice in the UK. Heathlands School in St Albans goes from nursery through to Year 13, and operates from its original 1970s purpose-built primary school campus.

Sep 15, 2024 | onofficemagazine.com | Clare Dowdy

Throughout the scheme, Tonen sourced vintage objects and artworks, setting them alongside contemporary pieces including furniture from &Tradition, bedside lamps by Tom Dixon, and side tables from Polspotten. The detailing includes co-ordinated upholstered armchairs and fabric lampshades from Danish company Oi Soi Oi.To help bring the hotel up to date, the agency installed soundproof windows for all the rooms overlooking the pale-pink courtyard, and acoustic foam to cover internal walls.