The creative industries may be obsessed by the young and the new, but for architects in particular, success is often only achieved later in life. In this exclusive extract from a new book on mentors, Frank Gehry, now 86, traces the key moments of his career and offers up some advice on the importance of doing what you love and taking a risk
In which our hero unwittingly uncovers the creative potential of punching himself in the face
Eliza Williams looks at whether advertising’s current interest in older female faces reflects a genuine shift in attitudes or just a passing fad.
When I was editor of Creative Review in the mid-1980s, writes Jeremy Myerson, I skipped around London adland under a thick bush of black hair. Thirty years later, my hair is silver, my step is heavier and as someone keenly interested in design and communication for older people, I am gradually becoming my own case study…
When it comes to exploring issues around ageing, our changing relationships with our parents and, yes, death, photography is a natural medium to use. But doing so without being mawkish, overly sentimental or bleak is a very difficult line to tread. Antonia Wilson talks to three photographers who have taken on this challenge, producing moving, highly personal bodies of work
Design studio Horse has teamed up with illustrator Brett Ryder to create some charming packaging for a new range of mineral water from Chinese drinks company Nongfu Spring, depicting wildlife in the region where the water is sourced.
Although the absence of the popular Character Walk gallery tour was felt, this year’s Pictoplasma festival successfully combined emerging talent with more established character designers and animators
From tablets to ‘sports’ canes and simple MP3 players, specialist brands are proving that products for older people don’t have to look dated and dull. Welcome to the world beyond beige
You still have time to enter the second annual Bridgeman Studio Award and win your own product line on CultureLabel or a commission for the Wilderness Festival and professional representation for your work
The ‘discovery’ of poet Henry Ponder leads Naresh Ramchandani to consider mindfulness and its creative uses
The growing number of people living with dementia presents one of the biggest health problems facing the world today. Rachael Steven looks at how both designers and advertising creatives can help to improve life for people with the condition and challenge the stigma that surrounds it
The Age of No Retirement is part of a growing movement that is looking to change the way we think about life, work and ageing. At its latest event, Mark Sinclair discovers how rethinking the language we use to talk about older people is a key first step
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