The Barbican’s new Charles and Ray Eames retrospective offers a fascinating look at the Eames’ visual communications and moving image work as well as their furniture and exhibition design. We pick out ten things to see, from slideshows to letters, sketches and magazine covers…
TPTQ Arabic is a new foundry from Typotheque and designer Kristyan Sarkis which aims to offer new possibilities for the expression of Arabic script. We talk to Peter Bil’ak about the new venture and how its first font, Greta, establishes hierachy with weight and width of type
Illustrator David Foldvari is renowned for his work for clients including the Guardian and Observer, the New York Times, Penguin Books and Nike. He recently took a hiatus from commercial work and has launched a new website featuring a mix of personal work and editorial projects. We talk to him about what prompted the break, the dangers of over-exposure for illustrators, and his new found love of animation…
A new exhibition organised by the late actor’s family highlights the ambitions of Peter Sellers behind the camera
A new book from the Gentle Author and publisher Spitalfields Life documents the history of East London printing company the Baddeley Brothers. It’s a beautifully presented publication, with typographic tip-ins by David Pearson, hand-drawn artwork by Lucinda Rogers and an illustrated map showing the location of the Baddeley workshops by Adam Dant.
A new book, Presenting Shakespeare, brings together over 1,000 posters created for international productions of the playwright’s work, revealing the range of visual approaches to conveying everything from Hamlet to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. And, as you might expect, there are plenty of theatrical surprises
Independent music magazine Loud & Quiet celebrates its tenth anniversary this month with a photography exhibition in Hackney. We spoke to editor Stuart Stubbs about how it has grown from a homemade publication to one with a print run of 32,000
Martin Lambie-Nairn is joining design studio Red&White as Non-executive Chairman and Creative director. We talk to him about the best way for design companies to expand (hint: don’t sell to a large holding company), and the enduring appeal of good manners.
The winners of this year’s AOI Illustration Awards have been announced, with work on display at an exhibition in Somerset House until November 1. Here’s a look at some of our favourite projects…
At the first sign of delay or disruption, disgruntled commuters turn to Twitter to vent their fury. CR spends a day with GWR’s social team to see how they cope with complaints, questions and some very strange requests
Eduardo Paolozzi’s daughter Emma has recreated his studio in a new exhibition at Paul Smith’s Mayfair store. Combining unseen sculptures, sketches and commissioned work alongside family photos and personal items, it offers a fascinating glimpse of the iconic artist’s processes and passion for creating…
Battles has released a video for album track Dot Net, created by artist Ben Jones. The film is the first part of a new Warp Arts series for Channel 4’s arts strand Random Acts, which will feature collaborations between filmmakers and Warp artists.
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