‘Hugh Grant to star in Guardian ad’ ran a story on the paper’s website. Turns out the actor doesn’t so much ‘star’ in as ‘briefly introduce’ a strangely disjointed movie trailer spoof puffing the Guardian and Observer’s weekend editions
Manchester-based design studio Music created the branding and creative for this week’s London Collections: Men, the biannual, week-long menswear showcase that has developed out of Men’s Day at London Fashion Week…
As part of an initiative to introduce dance to a new audience, DDB and the New York City Ballet have commissioned urban art duo FAILE to create a series of dance-themed works, parts of which audience members will be able to take home with them after the show
David Bowie has launched a new website, designed by Jonathan Barnbrook, to coincide with the announcement of a new single and album, The Next Day…
The Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum of Modern Art) in Frankfurt commissioned two collectives of illustrators, one from Frankfurt and one from London, to create new artworks on a theme of secrets for an exhibition aimed at children…
As part of the celebrations for London Underground’s 150th anniversary, the Royal Mail is to release stamps featuring famous artwork created for the network
Lionel Messi’s unprecedented fourth Fifa World Player of the Year award in a row has been marked by an animated film from his sponsor, Adidas, created by Iris Worldwide and director Richard Swarbrick
A candid rap on motherhood, a filmic ode to football fans and some nice work for charities feature in our latest round-up of advertising from around the world.
Compressorhead, a new hard rock three piece whose covers are garnering praise on YouTube, look set to take Australia by storm in a few weeks’ time. They’re pretty tight, too, but being a band of robot musicians you wouldn’t expect timing to be an issue
Graphic designer Tom Wood has created a series of ten designs that celebrate London Underground’s long closed and mostly forgotten stations…
Thanks to a post on boingboing earlier today, I’m now more familiar with the layered ink and white-out world of artist and animator, Jake Fried. And also in need of a lie down
A new Expedia print campaign from Ogilvy uses airport IATA codes to great effect: just don’t expect to see any references to Fukuoka…
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