In children’s hospitals, art and illustration take on an important role in helping to calm and distract patients. Two very different recent examples from Sheffield and Manchester reveal how play is often at the centre of the design approach
Many major rebrands today are greeted with a storm of online snark but the row that ensued after New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed its new look hit a new high (or low, perhaps). Here, we trace the key moments in the debate, from initial horror through attempted justification and on to calm
More than just words and pictures, the best children’s books are complex objects made up of nuanced design decisions
Designed by David Pearson, a new Penguin edition of Shakespeare’s The Tempest presents the text of his last play in its original spelling – the result is an uncluttered and direct experience of the playwright’s unrivalled language.
We’re emotional beings. Every decision we make has an emotional undertone, whether you know it or not. But how would you measure it? In the first of a series of essays by leaders in the field of wearable tech, Gawain Morrison, CEO and co-founder of Sensum, looks at how the world of wearable technologies can help us understand our emotional responses
Now in its second year, the AXA PPP Health Tech & You Awards is a joint initiative led by AXA PPP healthcare with think tank 2020health and the Design Museum. It aims to recognise innovation in the field of new technology for healthcare and to spark debate around the future use of technology in the field. We’ve selected some of the finalists that have been shortlisted this year to demonstrate the range of the outstanding, diverse and forward thinking innovators and developers of health tech today.
Yves Béhar is chief creative officer at fitness tracker company Jawbone and founder of US design and branding firm Fuseproject. Here, he shares his thoughts on the future of fitness trackers, their potential to improve healthcare and how to design a device that people will want to wear every day
AMV BBDO’s new spot for Guinness, directed by Kibwe Tavares, uses graphic animation, great dancing and a sharp soundtrack to promote its Guinness Africa Special
The first four titles in a new series of editions of Shakespeare’s plays are published by Penguin Random House in the US this week – each one featuring a front and back cover illustration by Manuja Waldia
From paperwork used by arms dealers to an iris-scanning banking app, designers Julian Nix and Sarah Bradley had their work cut out in helping to realise the world of The Night Manager, the BBC’s recent six-part adaptation of John le Carré’s novel. In a video interview, they talk about the various props they made for this fantastic series.
Shoe brand Vans has been celebrating its 50th anniversary this month with a campaign promoting its links with art, fashion, music and sport. We talk to global VP of marketing Fara Howard about the new ads and the brand’s approach to social media and experiential marketing
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