Afrofuturism Now: less politics, more Usain Bolt
With the success of the Marvel blockbuster Black Panther, Afrofuturism has entered the mainstream, even popping up in ads. But, Rob Turner asks, are its political roots being abandoned along the way?
FKA twigs teams up with Andrew Thomas Huang for Cellophane video
FKA twigs’ newest video cements the musician’s commitment to surreal visuals, featuring a melancholic pole dance and an encounter with a bizarre robo-dragon
The new wave of influencers
From body positive campaigners to digital avatars and ecowarriors, we take a look at the new Instagram stars redefining what it means to be an influencer
How theatre is embracing the virtual reality age
Does the future of theatre lie in virtual reality? New productions at London’s National Theatre suggest the most ancient of art forms might be on the cusp of a new era in technology-supported live performance
Photography’s new commissioners
As the photography landscape is changing, new commissioners are emerging, offering unexpected and exciting opportunities for image-makers. We talk to commissioners at WePresent, Studio 1854 and Dazed about what the future holds
Material design: creating a sustainable future
We explore how an inventive use of materials can help pave the way for a more sustainable future – whether it’s finding new uses for waste or plant-based alternatives to plastics and leather
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FUTURE
This month, we’re looking to the future.
CR investigates at the evolution of work,
technology, storytelling and more.
Making Money: Advice and real life stories on the relationship between creativity and cash
Advice and real life stories on the relationship between creativity and cash
Experience: Insights for crafting experiences for retail, ads, digital products and more
Insights for crafting great experiences for art, ads, theatre, retail, public spaces, digital products and more
Beginnings: Advice and insights on getting started in the creative industries
Inspiring stories, advice and insights on getting started in the creative industries
Place: How creativity is making, changing and documenting places
How creativity is making, changing and documenting places
Print is dead heavy
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Hiro Murai directs dynamic spot for Beats by Dre
Japanese-American filmmaker Hiro Murai, the director behind Childish Gambino’s This is America video, shoots a topsy-turvy new spot for Beats by Dre’s Powerbeats Pro headphones
#BeeSexual: Pornhub’s bid to get you saving the environment
To help raise awareness about the depleting number of bees and their importance to environmental health, Pornhub launched its #BeeSexual campaign and a channel dedicated to bee porn
The weird, unpredictable stop motion worlds of Catherine Prowse
The London-based illustrator, model-maker and animator delights in the mechanics of her painstaking process
How I Got Here: Leanne Shapton
As a writer, artist, and publisher, Leanne Shapton is a master of spinning plates. CR finds out how a love of Push Pin Studios and growing up immersed in dark tales shaped her creative approach
Inside the new Face
As a new website for the much-anticipated return of The Face launches, CR talks to the magazine’s Editor Stuart Brumfitt and Art Director Alex O’Brien about what we can expect from the new version of the iconic title
Designers explore why masculinity is literally toxic
Pentagram partner Naresh Ramchandani’s latest environmental project posits that the patriarchy is ruining the planet
Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam creates ‘epic’ book for Nike
The tome about retired basketball player Dirk Nowitzki looks to the centuries-old traditions of legends
The brands taking sustainability seriously
Going green is set to be big business in the coming years, thanks to huge demand for products that are also good for the planet. We speak to Ikea, Ren and Freitag about their approach to sustainability, and how to spot the brands that are simply jumping on the bandwagon
Extinction Rebellion on its striking protest graphics
The climate change group has brought design to the heart of the action to forge both graphics and community. We talk to them about the work and why it’s printing designs live on the street
Notre Dame: on buildings, brands and power
As the world mourns the damage wrought to Notre Dame by fire, Superunion Creative Partner Paul Cardwell reflects on the influx of brands trying to help in its restoration, and questions whether it should even be rebuilt at all
A future without brand purpose
If we’re serious about brands doing less harm and more good in the world, then we need to drop the flawed idea of brand purpose – and retain the good intentions behind it
The legacy of Game of Thrones, in stained-glass installations
After Tourism Ireland’s Doors of Thrones and the Game of Thrones Tapestry we have Glass of Thrones, a stained-glass installation in Belfast to commemorate the final season of the epic television series
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Insights: How to brief for mobile
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
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
On Brief: Papier x Thomas Harnett O’Meara
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
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Insights: Engaging with sports fans on Instagram
Tips and advice for engaging with sports fans on Instagram and creating content that stands out
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: Ted Baker’s Instagram Stories
Ted Baker created a striking set of vertical videos to promote its Autumn Winter collection on Instagram Stories
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Insights: Creative considerations for direct response advertisers
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
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
Great Work: easyJet, Look & Book
A new feature created for easyJet’s app offers a novel way to book flights using screen grabs of Instagram posts
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
New Talent: Fumi Homma
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
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
New Talent: Jill Senft
In the latest in our series showcasing emerging creative talent on Facebook and Instagram, we talk to Berlin-based illustrator Jill Senft about her whimsical paintings and zines
