Britannia Good Day’s ad nods to retro broadcasting
India’s leading cookie brand has launched the advert as part of a campaign activation, The Bank of Small Wins, which brings back the joy of discovering long lost money in your pockets
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
Adam Morse on his journey to directing
Since losing his sight at the age of 19, the filmmaker has gone on to write and direct his first feature film, shoot a Super Bowl ad for Google, and set up a non-profit to help the next generation of disabled creative talent
Dazed and Ikea’s zine explores what home means to young creatives
The home furnishings brand has teamed up with Dazed Studio to create a zine for people moving out of home for the first time
A new book brings the fiery lyricism of Idles to life in print
The latest iteration of Thames & Hudson’s illustrated book series combines lead singer Joe Talbot’s lyrics – taken from the band’s debut album Brutalism – with the visual wit of artist Magda Archer
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
Rahim Fortune examines Black identity in the American South
The photographer’s new book digs deep into the story of the region, revealing the complexity of its history and its relationship with spirituality
Marmite is smuggled into the US in new campaign
The campaign was led by adam&eveDDB London and New York, and features a film in the style of a documentary about illicit activity
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
New campaign shows the NHS’ own mental health crisis
Created by adam&eveDDB, Frontline’s stirring film and OOH campaign reveals the strain placed on NHS workers
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
The Monthly Interview: Glenn Kitson
In the first of a new interview series, Anna Higgs talks to Glenn Kitson about combining a career as an ad director with being a ‘meme lord’, and his strategies to stay centred and fresh in a world which can often just want more of the same
Loewe’s brand film finally explains how to pronounce its name
Aubrey Plaza stars in a spelling bee contest through the ages as part of a new short from Loewe, which addresses the long-standing confusion over how to pronounce the fashion brand’s name
What happened to NFTs?
Non-fungible tokens experienced a gold rush a couple of years ago, before mainstream interest waned and the market went into decline. Artist Robert Alice, who has edited an extensive new book on NFTs, talks to us about one of the most elusive, and divisive, web3 developments
Colgate celebrates imperfect smiles in new ad
After years of championing gleaming white, perfectly straight teeth, the dental brand is now embracing the beauty of gaps
Dawn Baillie’s famous movie posters go on display
The Anatomy of a Movie Poster exhibition brings together the award-winning designer’s portfolio of posters for films including The Silence of the Lambs, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Grand Budapest Hotel
Why brand language matters
Opening Line founder Zosia Swidlicka discusses why the world of brand language remains so misunderstood, and how it inspired her to create her new publication Between the Lines
Tracing the influence of prolific art director Alexey Brodovitch
An exhibition and accompanying monograph sheds light on the work of the photographer, designer and art director, who transformed the pages of Harper’s Bazaar over nearly a quarter of a century
From advertising to Hollywood and back again
It’s easy to assume that making the leap into movies is the holy grail for those in advertising, but the path between the two industries is far from one way
How to bring online fandom into the real world
Shifting online success into the real world requires a delicate balance of staying authentic to the digital community while allowing space for others to join, says Paul Tynan, creative director at I-Am
Otherway on being acquired
Following creative agency Otherway’s acquisition by Common Interest, founder Jono Holt discusses what it means for the company’s future and what he’s learned along the way
The V&A’s new campaign taps into people’s passion points
Artisans and influencers have been involved in the museum’s new campaign, which revolves around bespoke objects hidden in locations ranging from a metal detector site to the video game Grand Theft Auto
Laughing with AI
AI is addictive fun for creatives, but without having a seat in the boardroom of its development they risk being exploited by it. Here’s why we need to start reading the T&Cs, says Food co-founder Iain Tait