This week, CR is focusing on creativity in music. Here, The Cure’s long-term designer and creative partner talks about making work from scratch, why mistakes are what makes design great, and how he created the Just Like Heaven Cover with $30 of potatoes
Ad agency Iris and VFX company Framestore worked with NASA to create a 4D lunar gravity simulation for Samsung’s New York store. We talk to them about how it was done
“The biggest change I see is in the fact we’ve actually managed to give this issue a language … just the fact that we’re now one step closer to naming what’s happening, and how we feel about it, is huge”
As fintech is maturing entrepreneurs and legacy institutions will have to take a brand-led approach to user experience, says Territory Projects’ Lee Fasciani
Art Director Gem Fletcher visits the major annual photography festival Les Rencontres d’Arles, which this year focuses on the evolving role of photography in tackling the major issues facing humanity
Havas London and Britain’s Beer Alliance have launched a nostalgia-filled campaign to restore enthusiasm for the local pub, and combat the pressures of ever-increasing beer tax
Having been an art director at CDP in its heyday, Alan Brooking went on to become perhaps the pre-eminent ad photographer of his day. In an extract from his new book, he shares the stories behind four of the most famous British ads of all time
With groundbreaking work for Nike, Honda and more, ad agency Wieden + Kennedy has made consistent appearances in CR over the years. We delve into the print archive to reveal how we have reported on the agency over four decades
In this article Mustafa Kurtuldu discusses the different design devices you can use to make your experiences feel quick, inspired by a conversation he had with Ada Rose Cannon, Developer Advocate for the Samsung Internet Web Browser
Penguin’s popular Monarchs series is now available in paperback, featuring colour-coded covers and a clever graphic family tree system. We talk to designer Matthew Young about the process behind their creation
When crap films will always be remembered – and revisited – over the very best work that the advertising industry will produce, creatives need to think of other ways of leaving a legacy, says Ben Kay
As part of our series on the #MeToo movement in the creative community, we talk to Sarah Watson, Chairman of BBH New York and a member of #TimesUpAdvertising about the changes caused by #MeToo in the US and what more needs to be done
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