Having made their mark at agencies ranging from Grey to Droga5, Grace Francis is about to embark on a new chapter at WongDoody. We speak to them about why good design should feed into advertising as a whole and how to create a work culture that is truly inclusive
Speaking at the Creative Coalition Festival, Starmer offered support to the BBC and a new approach to education, plus expressed a desire to “make Brexit work” to allow better opportunities for creatives and musicians
Three creatives talk to us about collaborating on sensitive projects, and how they navigate trust, ethics and the line between creating work that is hard-hitting and sensationalised
Now showing at Foam in Amsterdam, the photographer’s project made with her younger brother is equal parts chaotic and cathartic
The Black Elevation map by ad agency Performance Art visualises Black cultural data as elevation points on a map and aims to redress how maps have historically been used to “marginalise, divide and oppress”
The emotional support mentorship offers can be just as beneficial as professional advice. CR uncovers how two programmes make a less rigid and more empathetic approach work
The studio has created bright yellow wayfinding that guides people from the tube station to the Brent Cross Town development
A collaboration between BBC Creative and Superunion, the idents star a trio of offbeat, hand-shaped characters created by animator and director Robert Strange
Pyjamas adorned with snakes and spaghetti-themed dish soap are just some of the products we never knew we needed thanks to Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s latest venture
That Specsavers Love is a more glamorous spot than we’re used to from the optometrist brand but still contains its trademark humour
Art director Gem Fletcher profiles the work of photographer Estelle Hanania, who has worked with clients including Gucci, Dior and Vogue, as well as producing personal work that examines creative outsiders and unexpected heroes
Studio Nari based the new festival’s visual design on the idea of a ‘frisson’, reflected in dappled filters and the unusual move to disguise headliners’ portraits
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