The South African Reserve Bank has revealed a new set of notes commemorating the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth. Each note depicts a different stage of Mandela’s life and includes subtle references to wildlife and Mandela’s patterned shirts
Semera Khan has commissioned music videos for the Rolling Stones, Lana Del Rey and HAIM. We talk to her about the changing nature of music videos, dealing with the unexpected and working with artists to develop an idea
Over the last three years, BRICK has gone from a DIY zine to a new player on the music mag scene. As part of our creativity in music series, founder Hayley Louisa Brown tells us about making a magazine for herself and the importance of celebrating female talent
As part of our music special on the website this week, CR’s Eliza Williams speaks to designer Rick Banks about his new book Clubbed, which is a visual history of UK club culture since the 1980s
The latest edition of Nick Luscombe’s Musicity project sees seven artists release new pieces of music inspired by some of the capital’s most famous buildings, including White Cube gallery and Southwark Cathedral
Oscar Hudson has directed some brilliant music videos. We talk to the London-based filmmaker about his process, getting inventive with camera angles and directing a video for Young Thug after his infamous no-show
Digital-only bank Starling announced the introduction of portrait oriented cards, which they say, are “designed to reflect the way people use cards today”. We speak to Art Director Mark Day about the reasoning behind the change
Design studio Red Stone has reimagined all of UK-based Girlguiding’s badges, as part of the organisation’s move to better reflect the career aspirations of girls and young women
Designer Malcolm Garrett sits down with Brian Eno to discuss creative process, collaboration, the role of imagination and whether Eno thinks like a designer
In our next webinar we discuss what your team can do to keep up with the changing nature of work. Plus insights on managing workflow, stress levels and mental health within your team
As a part of music week on CR, we speak to photographer Janette Beckman about making album art for the likes of Salt-N-Pepa, LL Cool J and other iconic hip-hop artists in the 80s
Animator and illustrator Ali Graham has transported Kanye West into the digital realm for a Super Mario-style platform game, designing a set of levels inspired by the rapper’s Kids See Ghosts album
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