We talked to Channel 4’s chief marketing and communications officer Dan Brooke about how the broadcaster hopes to change perceptions of disability, starting with a Paralympics ad featuring 140 disabled people from around the world
Channel 4 has released the much-anticipated follow up to its Superhumans spot for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio – and this time, it’s not just athletes that feature. We spoke to 4Creative and director Dougal Wilson about how it was made
Mastercard’s logo – one of the world’s most recognisable – has been given a makeover for the digital age. Designed by Pentagram, the simplified mark retains the brand’s distinctive red and yellow circles, but gone are the teeth, the capital C and a “dated” italic font…
Craft still matters in digital design, but, argues Code Computerlove’s Tom Bradley, more important is the process of development, and the ability to accept that sometimes you might be wrong.
Welcome to the first of a new monthly series where we’ll be browsing the news stands to pick out new, interesting magazines. First up, the debut edition of Accent, a celebration of fandom and a charming Australian lunch lady.
Fredrik Andersson from the Camberwell College of Arts speaks to CR about how humour plays a key role in his autobiographical work about family, relationships & sex
Twenty years since its last issue, pioneering dance and performance magazine, Dance Ink, returns under the design direction of Abbott Miller at Pentagram
As the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is finally available for consumer purchase – you can now buy it on Amazon! – we take a look back at the headsets that got us here, courtesy of VR studio Visualise, who have shared their collection of prototypes with us.
Molly Soar, graduate from the Edinburgh College of Art, speaks to CR about her observational drawings and why publishers like Nobrow Press inspire her.
The awards highlight the work of four BA and MA art and design graduates from Central Saint Martins in London, and include work created using the DNA of Alexander McQueen, microbiology, as well as jewellery made from Oyster Cards and – phew – good old-fashioned ceramics.
She’s illustrated the Pope, the Queen, Shakespeare and lots of pop stars: Emma Hopkins is Twitter’s dedicated emoji designer
The London Mayor is asking creatives to submit work for an ‘open source’ campaign to reassure the world that London remains a diverse and welcoming city
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