In his Notable Book Covers of 2015 post, now live at The Casual Optimist blog, Dan Wagstaff once again takes stock of the year’s very best work in book design. For CR, he selected ten of his favourite covers – and explains why they made his latest list
There are few moments in life more terrifying to parents than when a favourite toy goes missing. To help avoid this trauma, Richmond Sausages and Saatchi & Saatchi London have partnered with Amigo to create a toy-tracking device, which will be available through on-pack giveaways.
With the busiest shopping season of the year now well underway, department stores in London and New York have unveiled some extravagant festive displays. We take a look at some of the most inventive, from ice sculptures and paper craft scenes to zodiac-themed designs…
UK group Brandalism has hijacked ad space at 600 bus stops in Paris, replacing official ads for brands including Air France and Volkswagen with fake ones criticising the companies’ environmental credentials. The group has also installed some provocative artwork targeting climate change and pollution…
With its 2016 calendar, Pirelli joins a raft of brands that are recognising the commercial gains in celebrating and empowering women, rather than objectifying them.
Jamie Stephen looks back at some of the major trends in photography and how they have surfaced in his photographers’ work over the past 12 months
With cycling experiencing a surge in popularity, a new exhibition at London’s Design Museum will showcase the latest innovations and examine the future on two wheels
Upping sticks to a new place is a big operation, so focus on the smaller details – deskspace, broadband, cleaning wares
For cyclists and runners Strava has become more than just a tool for recording times and training routines: it’s a storytelling platform and a means of testing yourself against the best in the business. It even has its own doping ‘scandals’. And now the data it collects could help make our cities’ roads safer. By Angus Montgomery
The All Blacks rugby shirt is one of the most famous pieces of sportswear in the world: adidas’ latest hi-tech version helped take the team to World Cup victory. Here’s how it was created
YouTube channel Copa90 is disrupting the world of football broadcasting by ignoring rights to matches and focusing instead on stories of the game from the point of view of fans. In doing so, it has attracted over a million subscribers, sponsorship from a range of brands, and the elusive millennial audience.
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