A new book from Moleskine surveys the work of Bob Noorda, the Dutch designer who along with Massimo Vignelli at Unimark helped pioneer the idea of the holistic brand image and the use of visual guidelines in identity projects
Few universities have a history as illustrious as Cambridge. A clever new campaign from johnson banks showcases the achievements of Cambridge alumni in the style of letters addressed to the world.
To emphasise the multiplayer aspect of the new Halo 5 game, Xbox has invited gamers to create ads to recruit for their squads via a dedicated website, and is using some of the ads made as official posters. We talked to ad agency McCann London about the campaign and why fan participation is such a popular approach in gaming ads…
AMV BBDO’s latest ad for the UK Department of Transport’s Think! campaign opts for gentle humour rather than shock, which makes for an unexpected strategy.
Penguin has worked with comedy writers Joel Morris and Jason Hazeley on a collection of Ladybird books for adults, which deal with modern phenomena from hipsters to mindfulness as well as marriage, dating and mid-life crises…
We talk to London-based Italian animator and visual artist Emanuele Kabu about his hand-drawn, stop-motion music videos for the likes of the Helio Sequence and Little Dragon, and the cathartic effect of creating the moving image
Representatives from over 3,000 brands, agencies and marketers will be at this year’s two-day Festival of Marketing. Here’s our pick of the key sessions for CR readers
Department store Selfridges has teamed up with London company The Unseen to launch a collection of accessories which change colour in response to touch, heat, light, wind and air pressure. The company has also created a feather headpiece for a star sign-themed window display at the shop’s Oxford Street branch
Adept use of social media, timeliness, talent and hard work are all behind Johanna Basford’s record book sales. On the launch of her latest title, Lost Ocean, we profile the Scottish illustrator
Part showroom, part museum and part archive, Benetton Studios presents a fascinating history of the brand
We spoke to (awaiting name) from Creative agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners about how they planned and executed Adobe’s Lost Masterpieces campaign
Beauty ads often feel a little stale these days. But here’s a clever little film from Shiseido in Japan that makes the brand seem super cool as well as amply demonstrates the transformative power of its products.
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