In a new series for CR, we’re asking artists and creatives to talk about the people or pieces of work that have most inspired them. Here, Sophie Mayanne – who created Mothercare’s Body Proud Mums campaign – pays tribute to her mum
CR speaks to Plunge Creations, the studio that designed Unicorn, Tree, Queen Bee, and all the other psychedelic costumes that disguise the cast of The Masked Singer
US food delivery brand Postmates gets to the nub of what it’s like to get a craving for a burger, in this surreal new spot from directing team The Sacred Egg
Based on six key Olympic sports, the prints by design studio Tom Pigeon take subtle inspiration from the shapes created by the athletes as they take part in their disciplines
Dazed magazine has a brand new look for 2020, with new typefaces, more flexible layouts and sustainable paper stock. We talk to art director Jamie Reid and designer Eva Nazarova about the thinking behind it – and how the youth culture title is changing with the times
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Playstation has released a gory new ad asking gamers everywhere just how close to their heart their games console is
The UK’s first online radio run by and featuring homeless people, Sound Judgement, has been launched by Accumulate, which bills itself as the “art school for the homeless”
When it comes to sex, how do photographers and directors capture intimate moments without making porn? We explore the challenges creatives face when documenting explicit content
In one of the more unexpected brand-artist tie-ups that we’ve seen, Ai Weiwei has designed an artwork made from safety jackets, which – appropriately enough – Hornbach customers can build themselves at home
The director of the compelling new A24 drama Waves talks to CR about his childhood, the biggest influences on his career, and the hardest part of the filmmaking process
Visual design has dominated for decades, but, says Patrick Burgoyne, with increasing innovation in sound, new opportunities for designers are emerging
Illustrator and book designer Jinhee Han tells us about her work and what it’s like to run an independent publishing house
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