The roots of the Royal College of Art’s student-run journal, ARC, go back over sixty years. But unless funding for the production of the next issue can be found, it may already have printed its last. So the students have started a Kickstarter campaign and have several great packages on offer to encourage donations
The International Design Alliance has unveiled a new logo for its IDA Congress, a modified version of Pangaea courtesy of Pentagram
Twenty exhibitions and 70 events, including concerts, films and walks will take place in the north east of England this March as part of the multimedia AV Festival 12. And this year’s theme is ‘as slow as possible’
As part of the New Windows on Willesden Green project, where designers are paired with local shops in an attempt to help revive the area, Robin Howie designed a series of Thinker Stools for the London suburb’s Food for Thought cafe
A highlight of the seasonal TV schedule in the UK, the Royal Institution’s Christmas Lectures have always provided a nice slice of science in the midst of the hymns and carols. Now many of the RI’s classic lectures are featured in a new video channel
It would appear that packaging your album or music release in a jewel case just isn’t the done thing in 2012. Here are some new music packages (from Kindness, Anxieteam, and DJ Food) that disregard music packaging convention…
Turn your iPhone into a racing car, ice cream van, or river boat with Chris O’Shea’s first app, Makego. Then, if you like, give it to your children to play with
Apparently inspired by Unit Editions’ Supergraphics book, design studio Evidently has created its own 2.2 x 2.75 metre, eye-popping ‘supergraphic’ using approximately 600 metres of yellow and white electrical tape…
The Rocket Gallery in London recently published a new book by the nonagenarian photographer, Keld Helmer-Petersen, and has just announced an accompanying exhibition of the Danish artist’s work
A new book of photography by Dennis Morris, Growing Up Black, documents life in 1960s and 70s Hackney, East London…
Creative consultancy Figtree’s graphic identity system for Brevia Consulting includes a set of 20 icons drawn by illustrator Chris Gray…
Absolut has launched a limited-edition, London-themed bottle, featuring a unique design by Jamie Hewlett.
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