LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy and Heineken are embarking on an unlikely quest, to bring music to the turnstiles of the New York subway, and give each station its own unique musical signature. Read on to see how you can help…
Brands have long wanted to tell us what to do: what clothes to wear, what food to eat, what car to drive. But lately, with the urge to appear ‘worthy’ and ‘good’, they seem to want to get involved in the more emotional aspects of our lives too, even suggesting how we should parent our kids. And, frankly, it’s becoming rather annoying
Our latest pick of great album art includes an animated record sleeve for Jaga Jazzist, acid bright folk art for Nozinja, a beautiful deluxe box set for Of Monsters and Men and some psychedelic designs for Tame Impala. First up, though, is Andrew Archer’s illustrated cover art for Everything Everything’s Get to Heaven.
Lots of cinematic ads to share with you this week, beginning with this striking film for HSBC from Grey London, which charts the four-decade journey of a business without leaving the office lift…
The next stop for Arjowiggins Creative Papers’ touring POP UP show of print design will be Berlin with the addition of an extra show on cultural differences
Ever since its launch in 1981, the ‘warning, elderly people’ road sign has been the focus of complaints and controversy. Design studio NB and the Spring Chicken website challenged the creative community to come up with a better message
As Revolutionary Artist and Minister of Culture for the Black Panther party, Emory Douglas was responsible for creating some powerful and provocative political illustrations in the 1960s and 70s. In this film from New York production company Dress Code, he discusses overseeing the art direction of the party’s official newspaper, a job that earned him a place on an FBI watchlist…
Pentagram partner Emily Oberman explains why all good design needs “a level of wit” in this film from Cape Town creative conference Design Indaba.
Once a symbol of the best of the British seaside, attracting millions of visitors at its peak in the 1960s, Margate’s Dreamland amusement park has sat unloved for decades. In ten days though, it will reopen, redesigned and restored under the creative direction of Hemingway Design. The new Dreamland will be a mix of a heritage theme park and a hip new events venue: here’s a first look at how the site is being developed…
Yesterday Apple announced the imminent arrival of Apple Music, a new app that is a combination of a streaming music service, a radio station and a social network for musicians. If that sounds like quite a bit to get your head around, you might prefer to watch this charming film, which tracks the myriad ways we have consumed music over the decades, from the gramophone to the boombox, the 8 track to the iPod…
What’s it like to be a young, female, Muslim designer? How does one’s faith affect the work done and the career path taken? Sabika Hassan is about to graduate from Manchester School of Art. Dave Sedgwick from StudioDBD talked to her about life at university, her faith and her hopes for her future career
Following a successful debut last summer, Sheffield Design Week returns to Yorkshire from June 13 to 21. Events include a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the British road sign, a one-day conference with talks from Henrik Kubel, Andy Altmann and Anthony Peters, an exhibition of British street furniture and the launch of a new guide to Sheffield’s modernist architecture…
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