It’s degree show season, which means that, once again, everyone here at CR will be getting round as many shows as possible in our search for the most exciting new talent emerging from universities this year in our Talentspotting programme. If you are planning on going to the shows yourself, check out our handy guide here plus find out how you can show us your work
A new exhibition at New York’s Society of Illustrators showcases three decades of artwork commissioned by the city’s Metropolitan Transport Authority, from posters and prints to mosaics and collage.
A conversation with the Berlin-based illustrator Christoph Niemann as he reflects on how social media has changed the way he works and the importance of inefficiency
The battle to apply sunblock to kids will be a familiar one for most parents. So, to help young children understand why it’s necessary, FCB Brasil has come up with a clever stunt for Nivea, using UV-sensitive dolls which turn pink under the sun’s rays…
Welcome to our latest Music Videos of the Month round-up. Kicking off our selection this time is a totally charming ‘interactive’ piece for the song Golden Touch by Namie Amuro from Party in New York, which invites your finger to become part of the action…
Our latest pick of new designs includes a clever identity system for East London sculpture walk The Line by The Beautiful Meme, a bold typographic system for art exhibition All the World’s Futures by Double Standards, new Hed Kandi branding by Human After All and some lovely beer packaging by D8 and Glasgow School of Art alumni for local craft brewery, Drygate.
Master photographer Irving Penn’s Vogue covers were not only beautiful, they were both brave and effective too
For over five decades, narrowboat painter Graham Brown has been working on the waterways of the west of England. His craft has now been celebrated in a documentary film for the Canal & River Trust while his designs have found their way onto a range of exclusive menswear. Rupert Howe meets Brown at his Gloucestershire workshop
Sports stars now have an abundance of well-crafted logos and identities but is there room for more esoteric work?
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.
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