It’s one of the most celebrated literary journals in the world, but The Paris Review has also championed the work of many artists and illustrators during its 63 years in print. And in continuing to reference early grids, typography and its classic mid-century aesthetic, the magazine’s designers have often looked to its past to determine its future evolution.
Art director Gem Fletcher examines the work of photographer Maisie Cousins, in the latest instalment of a series looking into new talent in photography, from recent graduates to photographers breaking into the industry…
In his latest series, photographer Marc Alcock documents the relationship between houses, plants and trees in the Californian suburbs. In some cases foliage is considered an architectural statement, while in others it seems to devour the very building it surrounds.
In May, Penguin will publish 20 of its Classics titles in a brand new design which evolves the typographic approach of last year’s Little Black Classics, but makes use of an extensive colour palette. We talked to art director Jim Stoddart about the new-look Pocket Penguins.
Yes, it’s a nice beach shot and four-column grid, but this ad turns convention on its head
It is notoriously tough for graduates to get a job in the creative industries at the moment, and competition is fierce. Instead of despairing though, you can try making your own luck. In an extract from a new book by Gem Barton, we give some examples of how it can be done.
Speaking at Design Indaba today, Fred Gelli, creative director of Brazilan design consultancy Tátil, spoke about the process of designing the identity for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and his role in planning the Paralympics opening ceremony.
Tripping in Tokyo, giant killer chickens, dancing cats, and the return of Flat Eric: it’s all in our music videos of the month.
In our film and TV issue, we look at Harry Lange’s designs for 2001: A Space Odyssey; meet the graphic artists who made hundreds of props for the forthcoming High-Rise film; talk to the man behind Channel 4’s Walter Presents; look at the evolution of the cinema trailer; and discuss the finer points of scriptwriting with Catastrophe’s Sharon Horgan.
D&AD’s Next Director Award aims to discover and showcase the next generation of talented directors from around the world. This year’s awards is chaired by Great Guns chairman and exec producer Laura Gregory: we checked in with her about what advice she would give to aspiring directors today, and what she is looking forward to seeing in the entries this year…
At 4pm (GMT) today, a new film exploring the hidden spaces beneath The Barbican Centre in London will be broadcast via boilerroom.tv. It’s the creation of musician Daniel Lopatin, aka Oneohtrix Point Never, and features a Four Tet remix of his track, Sticky Drama.
The award honours the skills and creativity of a photographer who has best represented an event or issue of great journalistic importance over the last 12 months, with this year’s winning image capturing refugees crossing the border from Serbia into Hungary at night
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