The video for Beck’s new single Up All Night is a glorious, fantastical tale where a female superhero rescues her drunken friend from a crazy party. We talk to its directors, Canada, about how it was made.
Four Corners Books has launched the first two titles in its new Irregulars series which will explore the more esoteric areas of British visual culture. A book on CB radio users’ ‘eyeball’ cards is followed by a National Archives collection of drawings of UFO sightings
When designer Christopher Doyle issued a heartfelt plea for designers to ‘try to be new’ on Twitter it prompted an impassioned debate on the role of originality in creative work. CR talks to Doyle about what sparked the debate and his own views on whether it is still possible to be entirely original and, if so, why we should try
Ever wondered why it is that you love Marmite, but your best friend thinks it’s disgusting? Well, according to a new scientific white paper, it’s all in your genes.
LADBible and The Plastic Oceans Foundation have applied to the United Nations to have a mountain of trash in the North Pacific Ocean recognised as an official country. We spoke to the ad creatives behind the Trash Isle campaign – backed by Ross Kemp and Al Gore
With its anarchic, snarky tone, breaking every rule of typographic good taste, Bloomberg Businessweek was the touchstone for editorial designers. But as that energy became hard to maintain, and with a change of Creative Director, it was time for a new look for the title
In the latest in our series uncovering creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we speak to Marylou Faure – a London-based illustrator and art director who has worked on album covers, illustrated recipe books and London-themed geostickers
We talked to three of this year’s CR Creative Leaders 50 – Anna Higgs of Ink Factory, Ken Kirton of Hato and Resh Sidhu of Framestore – about how they manage stress, in themselves and colleagues, within the workplace
In just over a decade, YouTube has gone from an idea three guys had to make it easier to search for video, to a key pillar in the product portfolio of the second most valuable brand on the planet. It’s the world’s leading video platform, with 400 hours of content uploaded each minute and one billion […]
Adrienne Law and David Fernández Huerta at ustwo games on the challenges of creating a follow-up to their multi–million selling game
A new exhibition at the Wellcome Collection offers a fascinating look at the role of graphic design in healthcare, with life-saving posters, beautiful hospital graphics and safe sex comics
Dazed has launched a new website, with a new focus on politics and science and a greater emphasis on visuals. We spoke to editor Thomas Gorton, head of digital Bridget Mills-Powell and digital designer Holly Benwell about the thinking behind the redesign
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