The John Lewis (and Waitrose) Christmas ad has returned to fine form this year – largely thanks to a clumsy but lovable dragon called Edgar. We speak to Untold Studios about bringing the star of the show to life, and the secret to a successful festive ad
The man in charge of the look and feel of the world’s first commercial space flight company discusses walking the line between science fiction and real life, and why designing Virgin Galactic’s spacesuits was like making a wedding dress for 600 people
As part of Design Manchester 2019, the revered graphic designer and Pentagram partner is hosting an exhibition of poster art that illustrates her love of public design
French animator Virginie Kypriotis has created the video for Like Lightning, which follows a fuzzy protagonist on an Easter egg-filled journey to save the planet
Four of this year’s seven Grand Prix awards went to projects promoting inclusion and gender equality, with Microsoft, Ikea and Mercedes-Benz among the winners
Facebook recently introduced a new logo. But is a rebrand enough to change people’s perceptions of the company? As social media enters an inflection point in its history, Koto’s James Greenfield examines the deeper changes these brands need to make
Adobe’s Jennifer Barton offers some tips on creating an environment that supports creative thinking and innovation
Created by AI Now Institute’s Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler, Anatomy of an AI System examines the true cost of a voice assistant – whether the human labour required to manufacture it or the data it can collect on its unwitting owner
The video for Daddy, from the band’s forthcoming album, combines live action puppetry with 2D animation to take viewers on a haunting journey through a girl’s distant memory of her father
André Breton, Salvador Dalí and more are brought to life as colourful Play-Doh creations for Eleanor Macnair’s new show
For two years, graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister has been giving feedback on the work of his Instagram followers on a daily basis. CR speaks to the designer about why he does it and what he’s learnt about criticism
As our world speeds up ever faster and – politically at least – becomes increasingly strange and unnerving, it is important to remember to keep laughing. Here, we bring together three artists – Stephen Collins, Flo Perry and Christopher Spencer, aka Cold War Steve – to talk about art and humour More than […]
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