Port magazine founders Dan Crowe and Matt Willey have launched a new bi-annual publication with polar explorer Ben Saunders, described as “an adventure and innovation magazine for the international luxury market.” We spoke to Crowe, Saunders and design director Alex Hunting about the title, and plans to expand it into a luxury lifestyle brand.
The iPhone 6 campaign is not just a great example of poster advertising, it also improves our urban environment, writes Paul Belford in his latest CR column
Arjowiggins is bringing its POP UP touring exhibition of great print design to the Boiler House in London from April 23 to 24
The fifth instalment of our regular pick of photography includes work from Revelations at the Science Museum, Nick Waplington/Alexander McQueen: Working Process, Blake Little, Syngenta Photography Award 2015, Project Sea Change, Jennifer Abessira, Nicola Okin, and Pedro Alvarez.
We’ve got great ads from Vodafone, Nike, GE, Canal+, Pedigree, Volkswagen and the Australian Transport Accident Commission to share with you this week. First up though, is a spot for Finish dishwasher powder that will resonate with anyone who finds that their pleasure in a social occasion can be marred by the thought of all the washing up…
Car brand Volvo, and its ad agency Grey London, recently launched LifePaint, a reflective safety spray to be used by cyclists to make them more visible to cars at night. The product has received both cheers and critcism in the media and on blogs. Here, we talk to the creative director Hollie Newton about some of complaints, and also explore the complicated territory that emerges when ad agencies mix marketing with product design…
Art Director Gemma Fletcher examines the work of Photographer Andrew B. Myers, in the fifth installment of a series looking into new talent in photography, from recent graduates to photographers breaking into the industry…
Honda has launched the world’s first never-ending YouTube film, which shows the CR-V car driving on an infinitely looping road, through day and night. But while the film feels charming in its simplicity, don’t be fooled by this effortless facade, as the technical lead describes the spot as “by far the most difficult job I have ever done”…
There have been so many messages from brands aiming to empower women lately that you might have thought that the old ‘whatever you do, don’t get old’ ads were a thing of the past. But nope, here’s Garnier with a two minute-long film that serves to remind women that whatever else they may do with their lives, the most important thing is to keep young and beautiful…
Björk has had a busy spring: Vulnicura, her ninth album, was released, the Museum of Modern Art in New York opened a retrospective of her career, and she has dabbled with virtual reality for the first time, releasing a VR film to accompany the song Stonemilker. Collaborating with her across all these projects was director Andrew Thomas Huang. We talk to Huang about the inspirations behind the work, shooting in 360, and the difficulties of domes, as well as how it felt when those MoMA reviews dropped…
The website for the Hoxton Street Monster Supplies has undergone a redesign – and is now more widely accessible to the undead. Be it details on edible products or gifts, the site’s contents can be translated into a variety of monster languages from mummy’s hieroglyphics to full on werewolf
Opening in Suffolk this Friday is a free exhibition showcasing 50 years of work by the late lettering artist, designer and engraver Michael Renton – a collection that was nearly destroyed after he died unexpectedly in 2001.
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