This is… illustrated art monographs from Laurence King

Publisher Laurence King has launched a new series of illustrated art monographs, presenting an accesible visual guide to the work of iconic creatives. The series begins with a look at Jackson Pollock, Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol…

Tayburn sets ‘impossible’ briefs for placement applicants

Creative consultancy Tayburn has set a series of seemingly impossible briefs for students and graduates applying to its annual placement scheme. Challenges include selling a theme park to the over 60s and putting a positive spin on an oil spill in one tweet…

Ume.net’s Living With Lag Experiment

To illustrate how annoying internet lag is, Swedish broadband provider ume.net conducted a fun experiment where lag was brought into the real world, via the use of Oculus Rift headsets…

A new crest for The Old Vic

In January 2013, London studio Rose was asked to review and update The Old Vic’s branding. The project is now complete and changes include a new set of typefaces from Colophon and a Royal Crest redrawn by artist Chris Mitchell…

Six Great New Music Videos

On the hunt for some great new music videos? We have just what you’re after, with videos for Peace, Triggerfinger, Odonis Odonis, DeLux, Plaid, and Mumbai Science.

CR’s Designer of the Year: Matt Willey

CR’s Designer of the Year honour is an integral part of our Annual issue and is usually awarded to a studio. But for 2014 we are giving it to an individual: Matt Willey. Here, we look back at some of his recent work and talk to him about his fantastic year in editorial design

Jeremy Tankard to give St Bride type talk

Jeremy Tankard will launch his latest typeface and discuss contemporary type design with Catherine Dixon at a talk hosted by St Bride Library in London next month.

Second Nike World Cup 2014 Ad Launches

The second installment in Nike’s (unofficial) World Cup 2014 campaign launches today. A four-minute-long epic, it features enough stars and skills to keep any footie fan happy…

Ad of the Week: Guy Cotten, A Trip Out To Sea

It’s hard to believe that a web experience could emulate the sensation of drowning, but this site for marine clothing and safety equipment brand Guy Cotten does an unnervingly good job. The website is our Ad of the Week.

Hyères Festival 2014

The Hyères International Festival of Fashion & Photography opens this weekend, including a showcase of work from ten emerging photographers.