With their new book, Love Song, about to be published, we asked our CRBlog readers to send in their questions for design studio Non-Format. From the benefits inherent in doing work for free; to designing together side-by-side; via questions on their music (and pizza) tastes, we probed Jon and Kjell on behalf of some of their biggest fans…
We’ve never quite understood the point of mobiles for anyone past the age of 18 months (the hangy things not the phones), but when they are as beautiful as those produced by Zoe Bradley for French fashion label Marithé+Francois Girbaud, maybe it’s time to reconsider.
Kate Moss has, in effect, been a brand for some time. Thanks to the combined efforts of Peter Saville and Paul Barnes, that implicit power has now found explicit form in a logotype
A new book collecting together over ten years’ worth of work from the Dutch product designer, Tord Boontje, is published next month. Designed by Graphic Thought Facility, the book is a beautifully designed object in its own right that sympathetically reflects Boontje’s own working philosophy
Since turning 60 last year, Penguin has been knocking out special editions of its back catalogue thick and fast, so you could be forgiven if you’ve gotten a little confused by them of late. However, as long as they continue to produce covers as beautiful as these, it seems churlish to complain
The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was formed in Oakland, California by Huey P Newton and Bobby Seale in October 1966, just over a year after the assassination of Malcolm X
By rediscovering his native visual culture, Iranian graphic designer Reza Abedini has produced work that goes beyond Western limitations. Rick Poynor meets him
Design studio Hvass&Hannibal comprise the talents of Nan Na Hvass and Sofie Hannibal
Olly Williams talks to Gavin Lucas about his role as art director of the new Wave commercial for Big Yellow Storage written by CHI and directed by Dougal Wilson
Artists and designers are transforming the humble button badge into a vibrant communications medium
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