ZEITGEIST: Siân Davey is one of five photographers who we think has captured the mood and our imaginations in 2017 In early 2008, Siân Davey went to a Louise Bourgeois retrospective at Tate Modern in London and walked out with an intense need to communicate visually. “My internal world was visual, I had been seeing the world in […]
ZEITGEIST: Nadine Ijewere is one of five photographers who we think has captured the mood and our imaginations in 2017 Nadine Ijewere grew up in one of the world’s most diverse cities, but she never saw that diversity reflected in fashion. Her frustration at the industry’s narrow portrayal of beauty – and the cultural stereotypes perpetuated in fashion […]
ZEITGEIST: Campbell Addy is one of five photographers who we think has captured the mood and our imaginations in 2017 Campbell Addy graduated from university just over a year ago, but he has already founded a casting agency (Nii) and an independent magazine (Niijournal). He has also held a solo exhibition at KK Outlet, had his work featured […]
The cards created for last year’s ME & EU project are now available in a collected edition from Craig Oldham’s Common Practices imprint
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to Sharon Liu, who creates GIFs and animated films with a handcrafted feel
Kingston has become the latest institution to reclaim the title ‘School of Art’. Is this trend merely a rebranding exercise or does it herald a more ambitious re-examination of the role of art and design within higher education?
The pencil’s role in the creative process is honoured in a new photobook containing favourites owned by a range of artists, designers, architects and writers
What would you do if a stranger approached you in the street and asked to follow your son or daughter? FCB Inferno’s new ad for children’s charity Barnardo’s shows four families being approached by a man who appears to know a worrying amount about their child. “Could I be friends with your kids please?… We […]
Foxall Studio’s identity for jeweller Castro Smith features a striking logotype inspired by Japanese letterforms. Smith creates jewellery using Japanese engraving techniques. He is a designer-in-residence at Alexander McQueen’s Sarabande Foundation (a charitable trust set up to support young creatives) and his products are stocked in Dover Street Market. Castro Smith’s website features bold black […]
Vice TV channel Viceland has adopted an unconventional approach to promoting its content, with thought-provoking short films, striking visuals and “unbranded branding”
In the recent Creative Power of the Mind event, Leadership & Resilience Coach Elizabeth Lovius interviewed novelist Tor Udall, whose successful debut novel A Thousand Paper Birds was published by Bloomsbury this year. Tor shared her creative process, her tips for developing resilience and the importance of Post-its
In its latest ‘Night At’ promotion, Airbnb is offering one competition winner the chance to stay overnight at the LEGO House and build their dream LEGO project
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