Coley Porter Bell’s new logo for the Museum of London (right). Pentagram’s former logo for the institution is shown on the left
London has more than its fair share of great museums but the one that bears the city’s name has always been a bit of a disappointment – the ugly stepchild to the splendors of the V&A, British Museum and others. However, a £20.5 million refit for the Museum of London is planned for 2010, heralded by the release of this new logo…
We recently received this most robust of invitations in the post. Yes, it’s an actual sign made from Perspex, inviting us to an exhibition of Perspex signs by artist Mark Pawson which will open later this week on 7 November and run until 23 December at Tatty Devine on London’s Brick Lane…
Patrick Burgoyne reports from Kyoorius Design Yatra, India’s burgeoning creative community conference
From teenage video games author to digital artist, Karsten Schmidt confirms that computer programming is a creative act
In the first of a series of three articles, designer Anna Gerber questions graphic design’s role and responsibilities….
Nick Asbury turns the glib pronouncements of corporate websites into strange and revealing poetry that challenges brands’ attempts to own the language
How design turned round the fortunes of the great Japanese gaming innovator
This collection of door hangers from hotels around the world was accrued by James Goodsell during a career spent working for the US government. To see more form the collection visit bigspaceship.posterous.com
Over 70 pages of the best photography of the past year were published in our Photography Annual, part of a November double issue
“Seeing things exploding isn’t particularly rare,” says founder of Kilimanjaro magazine Olu Odukoya, “but seeing a teddy bear exploding evokes an emotional response.” Indeed.
Activists at Climate Camp 2007 march on BAA’s Heathrow offices. The ‘shields’ feature images of a cross-section of the world’s population. Photo © Kristian Buus
Climate Camp provides an opportunity to examine design activism in action. Jody Boehnert attended this year’s event and reported back for CR.
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