After losing his partner of eight years, writer and artist AJ Dungo published his first graphic novel, In Waves. He speaks with CR about how it’s given him a new understanding of creativity as a way of processing fear, memory and emotion
CR’s Photography Annual celebrates the best images of the year, those who make them and those who commission them. Your chance to be featured in this year’s edition is just a few clicks away
The biannual fashion mag has met its print deadline for the first time, but punctuality has come at a cost – the issue isn’t finished. In an exclusive chat, CR talks to the team to find out what happened
DixonBaxi has created a new identity for AC Milan, based on the concept of the football club’s crest as a “beating heart”. We talk to the agency about the project
I didn’t want to be a Mum is based on the photographer’s own experiences of becoming a mother, and hopes to address the realities of taking on an entirely new identity
As a major retrospective of Tim Walker’s work comes to the V&A in London, Gem Fletcher examines what lies behind his fantastical photographs and explores the challenges – and fears – he has to confront to bring them to life
This month CR delves into fear, looking at its
impact in politics and entertainment, and on
our everyday creative lives
Advice and real life stories on the relationship between creativity and cash
We’re celebrating the power of the words. From copywriting
to screenwriting, catchy jingles to long-form ads, we look
at the connection between language and creativity
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The photographer’s new exhibition combines stunning images of rare stones with 3D installations and music from an electronic drone choir
Our advertising correspondent Ben Kay reflects on the unexpected opportunities that can come your way in a career, and why it’s important to always bring your A-game to all you do
The graphic artist reflects on the ‘post-truth’ age with a striking series of screenprints
Apple’s logo burst onto the scene in 1977, instantly standing out from its drab competitors. Its creator Rob Janoff explains the design’s links with counterculture, why the money men hated the logo, and what it was like working with Steve Jobs
Can’t be bothered to get off the sofa? Domino’s has you covered with its new FASHiN capsule collection, which includes gaming sleeping bags and capes with TV control pockets
Creatives including OMSE and Supermundane attempt to tackle the question ‘what would you say to your neighbour?’ for the show, which will run during London Design Festival and donate its proceeds to homeless charity The Manna Society
Canadian artist and musician Chad VanGaalen directed the animation, which takes place in a trippy world of blurred colours, weird aliens and food with eyes
We chat to Josephine Rais about designing characters for a book cover, life as a creative in Berlin, and why there needs to be more discussion about the pressure on artists to constantly deliver work
Virtual reality is already making a big impact in the gaming world, but its potential to treat severe phobias such as the fear of heights has so far been relatively untapped. Aimée McLaughlin investigates the possibilities of VR therapy
Cadburys’ unbranded chocolate bars – launched in support of Age UK – are the latest in a series of purpose-driven campaigns. But is it time the brand gave up on its earnest approach?
Marking 300 years since Robinson Crusoe was first published, Archipelago: An Atlas of Imagined Islands invites 91 illustrators to craft mythical islands of their own making
In the 1970s and 80s, the Paddington Printshop created posters and prints for local causes and campaigns. Co-founder John Phillips talks to CR about what those days were like and a new book of posters from the archive
Talking about mental health can be daunting – but Ogilvy & Mather and Facebook Creative Shop’s Messenger bot for Time to Change aims to make the process a little easier
Farfetch created a wealth of Instagram content to promote its new initiative, Farfetch Communities, which allows shoppers to browse curated edits from a global community of creatives, including Adwoa Aboah and Riz Ahmed
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
