ICM - Leeds Design Agency

I have written before about my love of Leeds although I’m not originally from the city (or even Yorkshire) I could never imagine living or working anywhere else. Last year I discovered Leeds Light Night, which has been running since 2005. Unfortunately I missed it, but this year I will be there.

Leeds Light Night evening is a massive free arts event over around 40 venues and up to 75 different events, gives visitors free access to art and venues that they might not normally see. The event stretches across the city centre, from the University to the river and offers a unique chance to rediscover Leeds.

This year’s event, which takes place on Friday 7th October, will again see venues all over the city centre staying open unusually late and transformed to offer all manner of colourful and fascinating entertainment.

Coordinated by Leeds City Council’s Arts and Regeneration team; contributions from many different Leeds-based organisations such as internationally-renowned touring companies to small community groups, further and higher education establishments, arts collectives and individuals, including both professional and amateur artists, students and other members of the general public.

Leeds was the first UK city to host a Light Night event back in 2005. Its success in Leeds has led many other UK cities to follow suit and start running their own events.

During my usual Design Geek weekend internet browsing I came across Betty+Cash an Australian based Jewellery Designer, with a very unique style that I just had to show you.

Betty+Cash was created in 2010 by Jessica McMullen, who has been creating and exhibiting contemporary jewellery since 1997. She strives to creating unique, individual, thought provoking jewellery pieces that challenge traditional jewellery design and function. I have to say she really does achieve that brief.

The collection that caught my eye:

My White Diamond Series

All pieces can be created bespoke in other precious metals such as 9ct or 18ct gold as well as the silver and black oxidized finish.

Wrap Ring

Square Frame Ring

Black Champagne Ring

Rough Cut Ring

At ICM we strive to see that the needs of the client are catered for. Increasingly, small and large companies are wanting to ensure that their environmental and ethical obligations are met. As part of our services we can offer different materials, delivery and even design that will meet these important obligations. One of the ways that we can meet these important targets is by recommending FSC accredited paper for print products. Have a read below and see how it may help your company protect the resources of tomorrow.

What is the FSC?
FSC stands for Forest Steward Council and is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. Founded in 1993 in response to public concern about deforestation and demand for a trustworthy wood-labelling scheme. There are national working groups more than 50 countries including the UK.

It provides a standard, trademark and assurance for companies and organisations interested in responsible forestry. Products bearing the FSC Logo are there to assure companies and their clients that the materials used come from forests that are managed and replenished to ensure the needs of the present and the future

How does FSC implement this?
FSC developed a Chain of Custody Process that ensures the trees cut from FSC managed forests go through a certified process. This process ensures that all environmental and social obligations have been followed and are allowed the stamp of approval – the FSC Logo.

Where does the FSC logo go and what does it mean?
The FSC logo may only be used on any product that is printed on FSC certified paper and is printed using an FSC certified printer. It is also appears on timber and other items t…

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