London-based illustrator Sroop Sunar has created a vibrant set of ten new covers for author Salman Rushdie’s backlist and also his forthcoming title, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights, citing mid-century Indian matchbox label designs as her inspiration
The Unforgotten Soldiers is a tableau vivant installation, performed in black and white, which is touring New Zealand as a tribute to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac) soldiers who fought in the Gallipoli campaign during the first world war 100 years ago
Not so long ago Ronseal products all came in a tin, hence its memorably straight-talking strapline. Twenty-one years on, however, its range is housed in all types of containers and so – as a new spot explains – the company’s had a go at tweaking its famous line
It’s a comedic Ads of the Week this time, opening with a surprisingly light-hearted ad for Nike, directed by Matthew Frost, of Fashion Film fame…
Publishers GraphicDesign& have developed a survey which includes questions about practice, perceptions and prejudices in the design industry – alongside others concerning age, education and pay. The results will be analysed and published in a book at the end of this year. But they need your help
Speaking at the Salone del Mobile in Milan earlier this week, Ford director of design Joel Piaskowski predicted a future for cars featuring 3D printing, car sharing, and autonomous vehicles…
For The New Yorker’s recent style issue, sculptor Wilfrid Wood was commissioned to make a series of plasticine portraits of some of the city’s most fashionable types
Ready for Record Store Day, a delicious new box set featuring unique marbled vinyl discs, a DVD and even your own P-Funk rosette celebrates George Clinton’s 2013 performances at Metropolis Studios in London. We talked to its designer, Jon Daniel
A new campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi London for Operation Black Vote, an organisation that aims to encourage the BAME community to vote in the forthcoming elections, is getting a lot of attention on Twitter, though is its message getting through?
A new book showcases the extensive wood-letter fount collection of Alan Kitching’s Typography Workshop in true committed style – every image featured in his A – Z of Letterpress was originally printed by hand
Interesting tactical idea from JWT and Age UK: in a response to the current Facebook ‘Friends’ posters, an outdoor campaign features similar layouts but this time with images of older people and the line ‘No Friends’
CR is partnering with Bridgeman Images, the art licensing specialists, for the second annual Bridgeman Studio Award to source new talent for the contemporary art platform. You could win a licensing deal with CultureLabel, a commission for the Wilderness Festival and professional representation for your work
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