The advantages of a DIY mindset
Following his recent talk at Offf Festival in Barcelona, Dice’s ECD Patrick Duffy shares how throwing himself into creative opportunities has allowed him to build an eclectic but always interesting career
Can accessible design be interesting?
Accessible design has gotten an unfair reputation of being ‘dull’ or ‘uninspiring’ over the years, but times are changing and it’s being embraced as a creative challenge rather than a challenge to creativity
Creativity Sucks! podcast looks at diversity in the ad and design industries
Diversity, equality and inclusion have been hot topics in the creative industries in the past few years, but are we really making any progress? We discuss in the latest episode of CR’s podcast
Audio Erotica traces the evolution of hi-fi brochures
Advancements in audio technology and shifting trends in graphic design come together in this extensively researched book
How AI might inspire us to escape design ‘blanding’
Speaking at Offf Festival in Barcelona, Ragged Edge’s Max Ottignon explained why AI is a wake up call in the “age of convergence”
What it’s like being neurodivergent in the creative industries
CR speaks to a handful of creatives at different stages in their career to understand the impact of being neurodivergent, the challenges they face but also the strengths they’ve found since being diagnosed
Why innovation requires us to think differently
In our increasingly AI–driven world, innovation is in short supply. We need a human-centric innovation culture: one that embraces neurodiversity
Good Greens’ branding celebrates the rich history of cannabis culture
Enlisting the help of design studio Young Jerks, the LA-based brand created a nostalgia-infused visual identity inspired by the forgotten stoners
How accessible wayfinding is going beyond the visual
Speaking to experts in architecture and design, CR looks into how accessible wayfinding has improved by subtly tapping into other senses, and what it needs to do to be truly inclusive
Justine Jossart on combining design with illustration
The graphic designer and illustrator talks about the value of combining her passions, and how expanding her personal practice into different mediums has brought her joy
RSPCA reveals first major branding update in 50 years
The UK’s largest animal welfare charity has launched a vibrant, flexible identity by JKR, along with an upbeat campaign created by AMV BBDO that asks for a little respect
The key to creative kleptomania: Never borrow, always steal
The history of creativity is built on artists, designers and creatives nicking ideas from others and then reworking them for the modern age, says We Are Pi’s Rick Chant