In a revealing and encouraging panel discussion at this year’s SohoCreate festival, four creative business-owners discussed the highs and lows of startup life and offered some words of wisdom and warning for aspiring entrepreneurs
Art Director Gem Fletcher examines the work of Flora Hanitijo, in the latest installment of a series looking into talent in photography, from recent graduates to photographers breaking the rules
Co-working spaces offer both flexibility and the sense of community that freelancers or those starting out often miss from larger offices. We visited three co-working spaces in Manchester to examine the various models on offer and how their owners seeks to make those who work there feel like they are part of something bigger
While BrewDog may have pioneered the concept with its Equity for Punks, a growing number of creative businesses are turning to equity crowdfunding as a means both to raise money and to grow their communities at the same time
The brainchild of Australian department store Myer, The Salvation Army, and ad agency Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, the Give Registry operates just like a wedding gift list, but with the products purchased going to those in need.
Manchester agency Music has designed a new visual identity for five-a-side pitch provider Powerleague, creating a custom logo in the style of a football club crest for each of its 50 centres
Welcome to the moon! Humanity’s first colony beyond the bounds of the Earth! But what if there just wasn’t very much to do once you were there, let alone police? This is the problem facing Mooncop, the star of Tom Gauld’s latest comic book.
Deal-based creative Richard Evans has created a powerful press campaign to support protests about Dover Harbour Board’s plans to dredge Goodwin Sands in Kent
The Belmond Copacabana Palace hotel in Rio has installed a series of works by the Icelandic artist, including a light projection that plays out on the building’s facade each evening and reflects the share of the medals presented at the Olympics that day.
The brand, which is an official sponsor of the Olympics this year, invites viewers to party with the ‘Skol Delegation’ and in turn remix a version of the theme from Chariots of Fire.
The world is extremely educated today about brands and how they function in our day-to-day lives. We have all taken these practices into building our own personal brands across social media, blogs and websites that allow us to express who we are and define our skills and talents.
The work that goes into any design project is yours and yours alone. Unless, of course, your client asks to have a quick peek at it. Well, they were warned…
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