Nothing says romance quite like the unmissable smell of fried chicken – so this Valentine’s Day KFC and cards company Moonpig have joined forces to launch a series of cards ranging from the saucy to a scratch and sniff design
Face filters have taken off on Instagram this year, with brands from Louis Vuitton to Nando’s jumping on the trend. Here, We Are Social’s Executive Creative Director Gareth Leeding highlights some innovative examples – and offers some words of advice for advertisers
A brightly suited miniature version of the pop musician bathes in a cereal bowl and dances with rubber gloves in a surreal video created by Valentine Reinhardt
Unporn is a free-to-use collection of images that aims to make it easier to communicate taboo subjects. CR talks to the team behind it
Photographer Catherine Hyland sits down with CR editor Eliza Williams in her east London studio, to talk about the highlights and lowlights of her career so far
Curated by Anastasiia Fedorova, The Real Thing is making a case for designer rip offs as an artistic tool for examining authenticity, consumption and societal structures
Mascots might not be considered cutting edge, but as Tripadvisor’s new logo shows, they can still be a great way to add personality and charm to a visual identity
Budget cuts are pushing sexual health services to breaking point, but could creativity be the key to tackling the problem? We speak to non-profit Brook and online service SH:24 about how design is shaping the way we think about sex
Ahead of the UN’s pivotal climate change conference in Glasgow this year, Johnson Banks has designed a fluid, colourful identity that makes climate change everyone’s problem
The London restaurant just got even more Instagrammable with the launch of a new AR app that lets visitors ‘decorate’ the space with David Shrigley’s quirky creations
How do you sell sex toys without being sleazy? Alexandra Fine, co-founder of sexual wellness brand Dame, shares how she’s ushering in a new era for intimate products
The new identity coincides with the launch of a set of six sustainability initiatives as part of its BrewDog Tomorrow plan. But has it lost its spirit?
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