Rather than seeing ageing as a problem and old people as a burden, shouldn’t we start thinking about all the positives that an older population can contribute to our society? A two-day conference will bring together designers, artists, policy makers and employers to start a new conversation about what it means to get old
The Design Museum in London launched a new website last week, designed by Netherlands‐based agency Fabrique and build partner Q42. We spoke to Josephine Chanter, head of communications at the museum, and Fabrique strategist Martijn van der Heijden about the thinking behind the redesign…
Photographer Nancy Honey has compiled portraits of 100 inspirational senior women for a new project which aims to challenge perceptions of age and celebrate lesser-known female role models.
The London Design Festival continues this weekend, with a selection of great shows across the city. Here’s our pick of those out east…
London beekeepers Barnes & Webb launch their Save the Bees campaign this weekend, with an exhibition of unique bee-themed art created by well-known artists and illustrators.
The Hans Brinker Budget Hotel in Amsterdam is looking for more Facebook likes, and is going about getting them in a typically deadpan fashion…
Rebranding a charity involves a complex process of consultation and research. David Law of SomeOne talks to CR about the work that went into its new brand identity for The Children’s Society and the issues it hopes to address
Designjunction is back at The Old Sorting Office as part of London Design Festival – and includes graphic prints, intriguing installations and some dazzling new products from Patternity…
From landscape shots across skies alight with swathes of brightly coloured gas and dust, to telescopic images of distant, deep space star clusters, this year’s winners for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards present a spectacular selection of cosmic delights.
A look at some of the highlights from the V&A’s London Design Festival programme, including graphic mosaics, nightmarish 3D sculptures and a mesmerising experiment with light…
In 2012, a rare copy of the 1970 New York City Transit Authority Graphics Standards Manual was discovered in the basement of Pentagram’s New York office – and, page by page, the whole thing was documented online at thestandardsmanual.com. Now, it is to be republished as a book – which you can pledge to buy via a Kickstarter page set up to raise funding for its production
Mobile phone brand HTC has commissioned fashion illustrator Jacqueline Bissett to create a series of ‘looks’ for its HTC One M8 model, positioning the phone as a fashion accessory for both women and men
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