Bringing the Guardian’s advertising in-house

Faced with the challenge of creating a wide variety of messaging across multiple channels with a tight budget, the Guardian, like many brands, has switched to a largely in-house model for its advertising. We talk to the team about why it works

Dear Client: How to work with creatives

Graphic designer Bonnie Siegler – founder of New York studio Eight and a Half – has published a guide for clients working with creative teams. Here, she talks to CR about the experiences that inspired her to write it and the key to a good client/studio relationship

I love Peanuts so much my stomach hurts

A new show at Somerset House reminds us of the enduring brilliance of Charles M Schulz’s cartoon strip, while inviting contemporary artists to create work inspired by it. Patrick Burgoyne reflects on why Peanuts meant so much to him

Rams: the movie

Gary Hustwit’s latest design documentary is not just a historical appreciation of Dieter Rams’ now-iconic product design. Just as important is the message that Rams has for designers – and consumers – today. Hustwit talks to CR’s Patrick Burgoyne