OK, enough with the brand storytelling. The campfire went out years ago. The audience got cramp from crossing their legs. You were only going to get away with the Jackanory stuff for so long. Everyone’s at the chatbot party now. Move on. It would be nice to end the article there. But we haven’t moved […]
In the latest in our series highlighting great creative campaigns on Facebook and Instagram, we take a look at 360 degree ads for retailer John Lewis
Ad agency AMV BBDO teamed up with illustrator Rob Flowers to create edible posters for an exhibition about food
More than 100,000 people have attended Tate Modern and Uniqlo’s Tate Lates events this year and 75% of them are aged 18 to 35. We spoke to Chris Condron, Head of Campaigns at Tate, and Ben Cook, Head of Brand at Uniqlo, about curating events for young audiences and the key to a good brand partnership
My Golden Ticket, the new book from children’s publisher Wonderbly, takes young readers on a tour through Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory – and is a brilliant example of personalised storytelling using algorithms and one huge InDesign file. In 1964, Roald Dahl created one of the most bonkers and memorable children’s book settings of all time. […]
Ryan Staake’s video for Young Thug, which saw the director turn disaster into comedy gold after the star failed to turn up for the shoot, has picked up the top gong at the UK Music Video Awards.
Artist James Dive returns to Sydney’s annual Sculpture By The Sea art exhibition with an eye-catching sculpture of a burger, which comes with a twist.
Tom Gauld’s new collection of cartoons examines the world of books, from their writing and publication, to how we read and talk about them. Mark Sinclair speaks to the illustrator about coming up with ideas, constructing visual jokes and how, even with a distinctly minimalist approach, there is always a story to tell Tom Gauld’s […]
This year’s briefs for the New Blood Awards include challenges from Adobe, adidas, Burger King, giffgaff and more. Plus a new award for budding entrepreneurs
Finnish artist Tove Jansson is best known as the creator of the Moomins. But a new exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery shows another side to her career
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to Brighton-based animator and illustrator Yukai Du
A favourite of Stanley Kubrick and NASA, the typeface Futura is turning 90 this year. In this article for CR, the authors of a new book on Futura’s history and influence explain the development of its design by Paul Renner.
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