We take deep dive into the brand’s new, simplified visual identity and speak to the design studio behind it, Red&White, about the challenges that come with future-proofing such a wide-ranging technology business
Fresh from winning Illustrator of the Year at the 2019 V&A Illustration Awards, Nora Krug discusses her ‘documentarian’ approach to writing books, and how she pieces illustrations together like sculptures
What do you do when the musician misses their own music video? If you’re director Max Siedentopf you step in front of the camera and channel your inner popstar – as he did on the disastrous shoot for Sigrid’s Mine Right Now
After being turned down for a job due to needing short breaks to breastfeed her daughter, photographer Sophie Ebrard questions the creative industries’ commitment to true equality
Ahead of the show’s third season, Polaroid Originals has released a secret game that nods to classic 80s arcade games, as part of a wider campaign promoting its new instant camera that transports users to The Upside Down
From websites and apps to wearable tech and VR, Michelle Cortese brings her UX expertise to a wide range of projects. Here she sheds light on the creative possibilities of working as a UX/UI designer
All this month we celebrate the joy of craft
in all its forms, from analogue to digital.
Expect interviews with makers, insights on
the role of craft in creativity and much more
Advice and real life stories on the relationship between creativity and cash
Insights for crafting great experiences for art, ads, theatre, retail, public spaces, digital products and more
Inspiring stories, advice and insights on getting started in the creative industries
How creativity is making, changing and documenting places
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Australian initiative This Is Not University introduces students and graduates to the everyday realities of working in a busy design studio, with the aim of filling in the skills left lacking by many creative degrees
We take a look at all the Grand Prix winners from this year’s Cannes Lions festival, where Burger King, Nike and the New York Times were the biggest winners
The final round of Grand Prix winners at Cannes Lions include a choose-your-own-adventure game for Alexa, a campaign to change farming laws and a device to help deaf people ‘see sound’
Ellie Johnson has edited music videos for some of this decade’s most popular musicians, and her ad work has earned her clients in KFC, Galaxy and Land Rover. We talk to her about what makes a good editor, overcoming biases and whether university is worth it
With its mix of music, art and activism, Shangri-La has gained a reputation as Glastonbury’s most subversive and experimental venue. We talk to Creative Director Kaye Dunnings about creating the festival space
D&AD’s New Blood Shift programme returns for its fourth year to promote diversity in the creative industries, with a free night school and travel bursary for young creatives who haven’t been to university
Penguin Random House has announced the winners of its annual Student Design Award, who dreamt up unique revamps of iconic books by Haruki Murakami, Owen Jones, and R.J. Palacio
Western brands eager to tap into the Japanese market in time for the Rugby World Cup and next year’s Olympics would be wise to learn the idiosyncrasies of the country’s advertising. Here, Natalie Meyer, founder and CEO of Tokyoesque, offers some insights
The latest winners include a cheeky spot of customer poaching from Burger King, an initiative which raises awareness about menstrual rights and a road safety campaign for Volvo
Artist-researcher Bill Posters talks to CR about creating viral celebrity deepfakes, as well as the role of art in making complex topics relatable and the motivations behind Spectre, his new award-winning installation with Daniel Howe
New book Wrappers Delight by Jonny Trunk is a graphics goldmine of packs, cans, coupons and more from the 1960s, 70s and 80s
A long lost experimental film by Bauhaus artist László Moholy-Nagy has been re-released 80 years after it was last screened in London
Mother combined mindfulness and gravy in its January campaign for KFC, leading to news headlines and an appearance on a well-known US talk show. We talk to Mother’s ECD Hermeti Balarin and Digital Strategy Director Vairi MacLennan about the project
A good brief is key to creating a successful mobile campaign. But how should brands and agencies approach briefing for mobile? We take a look at three successful campaigns for Libresse, Snickers and M&M’s
Our On Brief project pairs emerging creative talent with startups to produce scroll-stopping visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here we take a look at Thomas Harnett O’Meara’s collaboration with stationery brand Papier
Tips and advice for engaging with sports fans on Instagram and creating content that stands out
Ted Baker created a striking set of vertical videos to promote its Autumn Winter collection on Instagram Stories
Direct response ads now have to compete with brand campaigns on mobile feeds – so how can advertisers create compelling videos that will stand out and inspire consumers to take action? Here, Facebook IQ shares some advice based on recent research
A new feature created for easyJet’s app offers a novel way to book flights using screen grabs of Instagram posts
In the latest in our series showcasing emerging creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we talk to Fumi Homma, a London-based photographer inspired by Americana
