The future of pitching: Britain’s Got Advertising
We Are Pi’s Rick Chant has the answer to two of adland’s greatest gripes – pitches and boring ads – and it comes in the form of unmissable TV
We Are Pi’s Rick Chant has the answer to two of adland’s greatest gripes – pitches and boring ads – and it comes in the form of unmissable TV
A new book traces the rise of press graphics from the early 19th century over a 100-year period. We hear from author Alexander Roob about what led to this golden age of illustrated media, and why it’s still relevant today
A new ad campaign by BBH concedes that, in the UK, Burger King isn’t necessarily Home of the Whopper
Inspired by a design from the Design Council Archives, the logo is a more climate conscious iteration and hopes to better encompass the council’s mission
No D&AD Black Pencils were awarded in advertising this year. But rather than suggesting an industry in decline, Patricia McDonald, CSO at Dentsu Creative and Media Jury chair at D&AD, sees it as cause for celebration
Quality of briefs is a perennial problem and in-house agencies should be treated as as equals with shared goals, not a service function available ‘on tap’
Sustainability requires drinks brands to redesign everything from the vessel to what’s inside, says Denomination co-founder Rowena Curlewis. But do it right and the customer will come with you
All the original contents of Autonomic Tarot have been lovingly reimagined in a new extended edition published by Rough Trade Books and Volume
A range of artists and illustrators were invited to contribute to the collection, which includes iconic titles such as Atonement, On Chesil Beach, and Enduring Love
Micro moments are the new battleground in brand design – and are currently a missed opportunity, says Wolff Olins’ Wayne Deakin
The lighter brand launched a series of posters featuring wildlife scenes concealed behind heat-sensitive ink
Created by VCCP and illustrator Andrew Hudson, the campaign features bold type and a Pop Art feel in a bid to stand out on London’s transport network