The best album art and design of the year 2024
Our favourite album artworks and designs for 2024 involve introspection, illusion, and bucketloads of green
Trends of 2024: The year in social
In a year where even the most chronically online among us struggled to keep up with the trend cycle, the smartest brands still found engaging and entertaining ways to speak to audiences on social
The best magazine covers of the year 2024
This year saw publications create evocative and entertaining covers that addressed everything from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the visual evolution of Rihanna. Here are ten of our favourites
Trends of 2024: The year in advertising
In a turbulent year for the advertising industry (and the world in general), we saw controversy, celebrities, AI drama and lots of lots of sports ads
The best movie posters of the year 2024
Designer and writer Daniel Benneworth-Gray looks back at the year in movie advertising, highlighting his ten favourite posters in 2024
Trends of 2024: The year in branding
This year, we saw some welcome shake-ups in the face of ‘blanding’ – and no end of controversial redesigns
Jon Key’s book traces Black and Queer design history
The artist and designer lays out the stories of people who have shaped design – and been shaped by it – in a crucial new book
How Ladbible built a media empire on creativity
Ladbible Group’s ECD LA Ronayne discusses how it’s helping everyone from banks to government bodies reach a youth audience and the brand’s broader mission to become a global entertainment company
Mocha Mousse is Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025
Pantone has chosen a “flavourful” and “sensorial” hue rooted in food and earthiness in the hope of channelling comfort and quiet indulgence
The Monthly Interview: Rebecca Allen
As Tate Modern opens a new show on the advent of digital art, one of its early pioneers discusses the reasons it’s been overlooked historically and why she’s not interested in the new era of AI art
Bringing Charli XCX’s Brat to life on stage
We speak to lighting and production designer Jonny Kingsbury about the collaborative creative team behind Charli XCX’s hotly anticipated Brat tour, plus why more live shows need to go beyond spectacle for spectacle’s sake
A look at the challenges facing creative education
Creative computing artist and educator Jazmin Morris discusses why she decided to leave full-time academia and how educational institutions can better prepare the next generation of talent
How social is shaping the future of music videos
Having recently signed to production company Caviar, content creator, choreographer and director David Vu shares his thoughts on what makes a music video resonate today
Tottenham Hotspur unveils a heraldic identity
The football club has revealed two updated logos and a revived THFC monogram as part of a redesign by branding agency Nomad
Creative Inspiration
Images and ideas to feed your imagination
Advice for Creatives
Expert tips on how to navigate a creative career
Creative Insight
Analysis of creative projects and trends
Creativity Sucks!
CR’s podcast on life in the creative industries
Kellogg’s launches new campaign and masterbrand
The cereal brand is kicking off its new brand platform with an advert by Leo Burnett that brings its cockerel mascot to life
Exposure: Keerthana Kunnath
Gem Fletcher talks to the photographer about her work, which challenges perceptions of women in sport, and the social stigma around women’s bodies
Epica Awards winners 2024 announced
Ten Grand Prix awards were handed out last night via the Epica Awards online ceremony, with agencies from Germany, Italy, Belgium, the UK, the USA and Kazakhstan taking home the top gongs
From beachgoers to the Beatles: David Hurn’s photos of bookworms
The photographer’s new book is a homage to the power of a good page-turner, and comes with an unusual backstory of its own
Koto creates a fashion-forward identity for Faculty AI
Featuring warm gradients and a bespoke typeface that nods to historic London street signs, the new branding aims to better articulate the company’s offering in a rapidly developing AI landscape
Why is so much of adland’s senior talent on the move?
This year has witnessed scores of senior talent depart ad agency networks. Whether a result of ageism or cost-cutting, it is a short-term and short-sighted solution for the industry says ECD Chris Wall
The importance of brand soul-searching
Strategist Cam Brandow talks to us about why a brand narrative can only succeed externally if people believe it internally
Women’s rights campaign subverts ‘skip ad’ feature
The campaign for Fondation des Femmes encourages people to listen to women’s real accounts of assault and violence
Nokia’s design archive taps into our tech nostalgia
Featuring everything from the legendary 3310 ‘brick phone’ to one of the earliest smartphone models, the brand’s new online archive celebrates its rich design history
Sea-Watch brings refugee crisis to Brandenburg Gate
The NGO’s new campaign by Mother Berlin uses danger signs to highlight the fatal crossings that desperate people make across the Mediterranean
Adam Smith’s ethereal visuals for Aurora’s live shows
The filmmaker and visual director reflects on creating the stage design and visuals for the singer’s world tour
Will Green’s new book explores loss and legacy
Shot during the global Covid-19 lockdowns, this series of black-and-white images is a visual manifestation of photographer Will Green’s mindset at the time
TikTok
How to cut through with creativity on TikTok
How the most successful brands on TikTok drive performance through ground-breaking creativity
In-House Agency Leaders Club
Want to change it? Measure it!
Ineffective work often stems from bad behaviours. To change things, you need to measure where it’s all going wrong
UAL Awarding Body
Why Further Education needs more love
Low on the pecking order for policy makers, the FE sector is nonetheless vital to help nurture the next generation of creative thinkers
TikTok
How travel brands can inspire wanderlust on TikTok
TikTok’s thriving #TravelTok community are hungry for travel brands to inspire and advise them for their next adventure
In-House Agency Leaders Club
The case for account management at in-house agencies
The five qualities that great account management people bring to in-house agencies, and why their impact can be transformative.
TikTok
How to build fandom on TikTok
TikTok communities are always hungry for fresh entertainment: here’s how to make sure your brand is part of the conversation
In-House Agency Leaders Club
Why in-house agencies’ ambitions are growing
To achieve their goal of being seen as lead agencies, in-house creative agencies need to fill gaps in strategy, planning and process
TikTok
Why creativity and performance go hand in hand
Entertainment builds brand awareness, but according to TikTok it’s also a vital ingredient in performance marketing.
Falmouth University
Fulfil your creative potential through online study
Don’t let your location or work commitments hold you back: advances in remote learning have made even practice-based courses like Fine Art much more accessible.
Figma
Why non-designers must understand design better
Appreciation of the design process should permeate an entire organisation, not just its in-house creative team
Depositphotos
Depositphotos names seven powerful concepts driving creative trends in 2023
Via its latest visual trends report, Depositphotos predicts an emphasis on wellness, joy and magic this year
Meta
How the metaverse could transform brand engagement
Early adopters in fashion and entertainment are blazing a trail, but how could brands in other sectors embrace the potential of the metaverse?
Meta
Unlock more immersive brand experiences in the metaverse
Brands must dream big to push the limits of experience design in the metaverse.
In partnership with Adobe
Speed is of the essence for video production success
Don’t waste time shuttling drives around: get the edge on the competition by shooting straight into the cloud.
ART.art
Digitisation is the future of artistic authenticity
Context is king in the art world, and digital twinning is an exciting new way for artists to establish provenance and boost the value of their creations.
Peerspace
Get the most from any shoot location
Once you’ve found the ideal location for your campaign shoot, be sure to make the best of every corner of it
Figma
Why businesses should be led by designers
At an executive level, design thinking can transform an organisation from the inside – and this kind of cultural shift may prove vital for many brands’ survival
TikTok
How brands can be authentic on TikTok
Insider advice from Burberry, Rimmel and Duolingo to thrive in TikTok’s world of democratised creativity
ART.art
Build your personal brand online
A strong digital presence is increasingly vital for any successful artist – and it starts with the right name