The latest batch of live action idents for Welsh channel s4c by Proud Creative all feature elements which respond to the voice of the channel’s announcer–thanks to the code-writing skills of directors Minivegas. We spoke to Luc Schurgers and Daniel Lewis about the project
Trying to describe the type of work that Roel Wouters creates isn’t entirely straightforward. His projects deftly cross all the categories that aid definition
Born Akesson: 02.05.79, Katrineholm, Sweden; Mankovsky: 22.09.79, Gdansk, Poland. Education Both: Graphic Design & Advertising, Beckmans College of Design, Stockholm. Based London. Work history Akesson: MADE, Leo Burnett, London; Scholz & Friends, London & Berlin; Fallon, London Mankovsky: Fallon, London. Contact samuel.akesson@fallon.co.uk; tomas.mankovsky@fallon.co.uk
Enraptured with the hidden spaces within architecture, Popel Coumou can often be found taking photos of buildings from the oddest vantage points
Born Marc Kremers: 14.06.77, South Africa; Tommi Eberwein: 24.07.76, Offenburg, Germany. Education Marc: Natal Technikon, South Africa, self-taught. Tommi: Ecal School of Art and Design, Lausanne, Switzerland. Based London. Work history Hi-Res! (June 2003–April 2007). Contact marc@thedigitalclub.net, tommi@thedigitalclub.net, thedigitalclub.net
Although just 21 and currently in their final year at Camberwell College of Arts, a visit to their website reveals their graphic and illustrative output is nothing short of prolific.
Born 21.06.1985, Kilkenny, Ireland. Education Self-taught. Based Berlin, Germany. Work history Worked with Shynola on Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and also on Beck’s E-Pro video. Concept artist and designer at Studio AKA. Now signed to Colonel Blimp. Worked with Hammer & Tongs on upcoming feature, Son of Rambo. Contact dddddavid@gmail.com, colonelblimp.com
Over-ambitious expansion and over-reliance on one product nearly ruined Uniqlo, but now the Japanese retailer is back in fine style
1 Hans Brinker campaignWith all this talk of saving the planet it’s good to see that some people have been quietly operating on reduced carbon emissions for years – even if they didn’t quite realise it at the time. Amsterdam’s Hans Brinker Hotel, typically candid about the lack of luxury that awaits guests inside, has […]
Andy Polaine is inspired by the more creative direction of 2007’s Flash on the Beach event
Tonight, 31 December, at midnight GMT Radiohead will perform their latest album In Rainbows in its entirety. You can watch the broadcast at the band’s site, radiohead.tv, and also at Current TV’s website current.com (at 12 a.m. EST/9 p.m. PST in the US). The show will repeat three times throughout New Year’s Day.
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