During the second world war, a young Alan Fletcher began life as a boarder at Sussex school Christ’s Hospital. There he made a lifelong friend in John Wood who has paid tribute to Fletcher with an exhibition of his work at the school, much of which has never been seen before
Voting is open for the Red Bull Canimation competition aimed at finding the next generation of UK animation talent. Student and young or ‘hobbyist’ animators have entered films in the Stop Motion, Drawn and CGI categories. Now they need your votes, likes and shares
Earlier this month, 12 posters by leading artists for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics were unveiled to a largely skeptical public. Given the same brief to respond to, Kingston University students have come up with their own versions
Last time we spoke to the nomadic Boat magazine, they were off to Detroit to write, edit and design their latest issue. Now back in the UK, creative director Davey Spens told us how it all went
Tetsuya Watabe’s paper toys might be small, but they’re hugely impressive. His work also features in the December issue of CR in our article on paper toys. Here’s a peek at some of his impressive papercrafted characters…
Airside is to close its doors in March 2012 after 14 years in business. The studio, which made its name originally for website design and animation, says the decision is a ‘voluntary’ one reached jointly by the founders Alex Maclean, Nat Hunter and Fred Deakin
To celebrate the launch of Toyota’s FT-86 II Concept sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show in December, creative agency Party has painted a mural on a wall in front of the busy Shinjuku Station in the city, which viewers can interact with online…
In our December issue, CR takes a tour around Liverpool’s independent creative scene, meets the remarkable Dutch book designer Irma Boom and has a free gift for all our readers – a paper toy to cut out, keep and customise
Wieden + Kennedy London’s latest campaign for Honda, titled The Experiment, is an online game that asks players to create a chain reaction on screen by placing a set of pop-up windows in the correct sequence…
The Museum of Modern Art Oxford is beginning its 50th birthday celebrations early (it is 50 in 2015), with a website containing a collection of 50 posters from its exhibition archive, chosen by artists Simon & Tom Bloor. The posters are displayed online at mao5050.com.
Japanese graffiti artist Shin Tanaka sees his paper toy creations as canvases for his art. He’s one of several artists whose work features in a piece on paper toys in the new December issue of CR…
Robert Brownjohn’s artwork for the Rolling Stones’ 1969 album Let it Bleed goes on sale at Bonhams auction house next month with an estimate of £30-£40,000
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