The 60s’ “vibrations can still be felt in every aspect of popular culture,” says our reviewer, critic and design writer Rick Poynor. At the V&A’s new 60s Graphics show, “The Day-Glo graphics and metallic paper pulse with undiminished psychedelic abandon.”
Bruno Maag relishes getting his hands dirty at London’s unique typographic treasure trove
Nelson Mandela is facing another liberation struggle – this time to free himself from the myriad attempts to profit from his image. As Sean O’Toole explains, this Disney-fication of Mandela is in danger of cheapening the great man’s legacy and Mandela has had enough
The Barbarian Group’s Subservient Chicken site awoke the ad industry to the potential of online. Patrick Burgoyne hears from two of its creators
In the fourth of our series, we profile Sea Design, revealing them, their work, the equipment they use and the space they use it in.
The notion of the “graphic author” is one that is having a increasing impact on the theory and practice of graphic design. Highly respected design writer Rick Poynor was one of the first to coin the term. Here he sets up what we hope will be an ongoing debate by defining graphic authorship and what it means for the industry.
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