London theatre The Old Vic has launched a new visual identity designed by Pentagram to mark the arrival of new artistic director Matthew Warchus. The identity draws inspiration from London’s ghost signs and the theatre’s archive of advertising posters…
As editor of the website Clothes on Film, Christopher Laverty brings a sharp eye to the history of costume design in cinema and television. In his new book for publishers Laurence King, Laverty examines the work that fashion designers have created for film since the 1930s up to the present day. We spoke to him about this fascinating area of film production, which is vital to both narrative and character development alike
The Sound & Vision auction is back, this time raising funds for Stand Up To Cancer. Items on offer include a portrait of David Bowie, a guitar from Damien Hirst and more.
Building your own personal brand is key to gaining client trust and setting yourself apart from competitors
John Lewis has created a cutesy, animal-led spot for its Christmas ad this year, which is gently funny rather than the usual tearjerker. But does it do enough for the brand to retain its Christmas ad crown?
A memorial to Frank Pick, the man who shaped the look of the London Underground, was unveiled at Piccadilly Circus station this week. Created by artists Langlands & Bell, the artwork marks the 75th anniversary of Pick’s death and celebrates some of his greatest design achievements in the civic realm
London department store Fortnum & Mason is famous for its extravagant windows. This year’s Christmas display features some charming hand-painted characters and unusual pairings
Photographer Harley Weir has created a series of portraits and short films for Chanel and i-D celebrating the work of five creative women – from a beat poet to a dancer, a sound artist, a photographer and an actress
Last week Spotify updated their icon suite. Here designer Andrea Limjoco talks through the process of creating a set of 600 icons to work across all of the brand’s products and services
In a very powerful piece of fundraising, the Norwegian Red Cross built a replica of a Syrian home in an Ikea store, in order to highlight the terrible conditions that families are living in.
Working in the tradition of the great street photographers, Nicholas Sack frames City workers in their natural habitat of steel, glass and concrete
New book Looking Good illustrates the dress of more than 40 Catholic communities of nuns and sisters, explaining their use of complex visual codes
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