There’s always more than one way to tell a story: New York Times Magazine design director Arem Duplessis takes us through the process of creating three covers for his title, from initial sketches, to final artwork, with some ideas along the way that, for one reason or another, didn’t make the grade
Advertising has an uneasy relationship with the movies, but studios are increasingly seeing their films as brands in their own right
A 50-year retrospective show celebrates the great photography in The Sunday Times Magazine, but little about its design history is revealed
Churches are turning to identity designers in an attempt to appear more relevant and engaging. But modernisation is not without its problems
To find out just what you can get for your money, studio Mat Dolphin went looking for a low cost logo for their new plumbing business
Illustration has become entrenched in navel-gazing and self-authorship. It’s time to stop pleasing itself and engage with the world outside
The idea for the exhibition In Numbers at the ICA grew out of my person interest and experience in publishing and a discussion with collector Philip E Aarons and Andrew Roth, who had published the catalogue.
Wolff Olins creative director Marina Willer is to become Pentagram London’s first female partner. She will become the design firm’s 18th partner worldwide
Lots of great new advertising work to share with you this week. First up is this charming new spot for Mr Kipling from 101 in London, which celebrates the magic of Grandma’s cake tin…
In an unusual move for Stylist magazine, tomorrow’s edition of the women’s weekly title forgoes a famous face for a cover by David Shrigley
Can the story of the riots that took place in England last summer be told without words? In the latest research paper for Unit Editions, designer Stephen McCarthy covers the events of last August, using pictograms
Droga5 creative Graham Douglas has collaborated with Help Remedies (a US healthcare product brand) to create a ingenious way for people to easily join the bone marrow donor register in the US…
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