Following its design guides to the Brutalist and modernist treasures of several cities, Blue Crow Media’s latest range of maps looks at some of the world’s most famous public transportation systems – starting with the London Underground
Miriam Rayman’s piece From Shoreditch to the Shires, which examined the consequences of creatives abandoning London, sparked off a huge debate on CR. We’re following up with a series of interviews with creatives who’ve chosen the sticks over the city. Here we speak to mark-making*’s Nicola Edginton
A master storyteller working across books, art and commercial projects, Oliver Jeffers is getting philosophical in his latest children’s title, Here We Are. We talk to him about how it was made.
Sainsbury’s eschews the trend for creating a ‘Christmas special’ ad this year, and instead releases a festive singalong version of its already established campaign. It does feature an appearance from Kermit the Frog though.
A group of friends get snowed into a pub at Christmas but make the best of it with help from some tasty food in Waitrose’s new Xmas ad.
Mobile video has exploded: mobile video consumption is increasing exponentially on Facebook and mobile is where customers watch everything from video adverts to branded content – so it’s time to adapt your content to match. People overwhelmingly prefer shorter adverts to longer ones. But on mobile, consumption is fast and attention is short, so the […]
From propaganda to avant-garde art and design, Russian visual culture was shaped by the events that established the USSR in the early twentieth-century. A new exhibition at Tate Modern features highlights from the late designer David King’s unrivalled collection of work from this period
From low comedy to high art, the humble gif has become a powerful storytelling device. Emily Gosling meets Adam Leibsohn, Chief Operating Officer of Giphy, the search engine powering a new medium
After a week of teasers and hype, the John Lewis Christmas ad is out today, and stars a lovable monster created by director Michel Gondry.
The multitalented Yarza Twins have created graphic identities, fonts, illustrations and animated films for the likes of Viceland and AIGA. We talk to the twins about their work, setting up their own studio and their latest project with HP
Children’s YouTube is full of oddities but it is now being used to systematically frighten and traumatise children. What’s more, it’s not merely the content that is harming younger audiences, the very system itself is massively corrupted
With art on the walls and listening booths designed by local artists, the store is an alternative to the minimal retail spaces we’ve come to expect from consumer electronics brands
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