Whether ornamental or practical, it has proved a vital weapon in the typographer’s armoury since the early days of print. Now OpenType technology offers a raft of new possibilities for this ever-adaptable format. Gavin Lucas explores the past and future of the dingbat
There’s a huge amount of great work on show at Bath School of Art & Design’s Graphic Communication degree show. Here are our highlights…
Does Jason Hawkes have the best job in the world? Quite possibly. Last night, CR took to the skies in an AS355 helicopter to accompany Hawkes as he shot the almost-completed Shard, the BT tower, and the Olympic Park. Not a trip for the faint of heart, as he flies with one door open…
What the US Declaration of Independence can teach designers and creatives. Or, why clients can sometimes be right
Shepard Fairey has created a logo for the Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary based on John Pasche’s 1971 original: but what’s going on with that type?
Sunderland’s Degree Show this year proved an eclectic mix, with silversmithing, fashion, interior design and animation, to name but a few, all packed into one space…
Stockholm-based designer Patrik Svensson has created a set of 20 illustrated signs for a branch of Jashanmal, a chain of bookshops in the United Arab Emirates…
The Society for Environmental Graphic Design recently relaunched its magazine with a new name and design by London studio Holmes Wood. The studio made a film revealing the process behind it
D&AD announced the winners of its annual Student Awards this week. Here’s our roundup of Yellow Pencil winners…
Though installed in a new venue, D&AD’s graduate talent hypermarket, otherwise known as New Blood, is as overwhelming as ever. Patrick Burgoyne battled through the private view crowds to find some favourites
Our guest reporter, Callum Peters, paid a visit to the University of Chester’s degree show, Untitled, which is running until June 28 at the University’s Kingsway Buildings…
It’s time for another crop of nice publications, this time featuring the latest from Nobrow, the new issue of Ideas Illustrated, plus a newsprint publication by a group of graduating photography students…
One of the most respected and trusted awards for the advertising and design industries are back for 2025. Run, don’t walk to get your entries in before the Early Bird Deadline on 25 October
Growth is a dream for many businesses, but it comes with challenges. Daisy Crowder, brand and marketing director at design recruitment agency Craft, offers advice on how to navigate the change and keep staff on side
The Danish luxury fashion label has spearheaded the characterful evolution of Scandi style. Here, chief brand officer Priya Matadeen discusses its approach to collabs, the pressures of being a responsible brand, and how Ganni Girls grew from a hashtag to a badge of belonging
Brands are saying sorry at a more rapid rate than ever. CR’s advertising columnist Ben Kay delves into why sorry is no longer the hardest word and whether this is an effective strategy for winning audiences
By loosening its approach to advertising, and engaging with its audience directly, the drinks brand has transformed with the times and won a whole new set of fans
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
We speak to Lego’s VP of global brand development Alero Akuya about the brand’s rare ability to straddle the physical and virtual worlds with ease – whether through its immersive new art exhibition in Paris or collaborations with Epic Games and Nike
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
A new book from Reel Art Press collates the first comprehensive history of film posters. We explore why they remain an underappreciated area of cultural design
Mark Sinclair talks to the artist and designer about his new book, Lost Ordinary Magic, and the importance of recognising the power of simplicity and the everyday wonders that surround us
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
The band’s surreal new album visuals explore a darker, more grotesque side of romance. We speak to the creative team behind the campaign about challenging the visual tropes of rock music