Exposure: Ada Marino
Ada Marino’s enigmatic photographs draw on symbols from her southern Italian heritage to explore themes of patriarchy and the emancipation of women
A new show investigates the UK’s penchant for hobbies
Organised by artist Hetain Patel and commissioned by Artangel, Come As You Really Are is a celebration of the nation’s pastimes, from knitting to model making
Company culture: is it just a ‘nice to have’?
CR looks into the value of culture in an agency, plus the challenges of establishing it and the impact it can have on the work created
The humanist photography of Louis Stettner
A new monograph charts the photographer’s inclination towards documenting the everyday lives of the people that surrounded him
Adidas launches Olympics ad ahead of Paris 2024
The sportswear brand has launched a spot intended to be motivational as part of its You Got This campaign
Burt’s Bees celebrates 40 years with summer merch collection
Inspired by the Burt’s Bees archive, the collection not only honours the brand’s founders but also continues its environmental commitments
KFC Thailand’s new ad is a foodie fever dream
Led by Wolf BKK, the campaign film reimagines the brand’s instantly recognisable mascot Colonel Sanders as a lovable Thai ‘Uncle’
Are the creative industries facing a skills crisis?
We speak to creative leaders from the worlds of advertising and design about the industry’s most glaring skills gaps and how agencies are attempting to plug them through a different approach to hiring talent
Olympic Museum unveils a versatile rebrand
Studio Blackburn talks to us about creating a new identity for the Swiss museum that can flex for a global audience
Let’s hear it for the Olympic medics
A new campaign for healthcare apparel brand Figs is celebrating the medical professionals behind the US Olympic team
What does the new creative workplace look like?
As the creative industry wrestles with the pros and cons of hybrid working, new office models are emerging to cater for a range of needs
Why the future of advertising is indie
We speak to By The Network about how its global collective of independent agencies are taking on the scale of the big network model by prioritising creativity above all else
Chelsea FC launches new visual identity and home kit campaign
Made in partnership with Uncommon Creative Studio, the launch unveils a new brand narrative – We Burn Blue – via an arresting visual campaign
Brian Eno, different every time
Gary Hustwit’s new documentary film about the prolific producer, artist and thinker is programmed to generate alternative versions each time it’s shown. The director explains why this approach is the only reason Eno agreed to take part, and the possibilities of this technology for filmmakers
Why we need to reduce the ‘noise’ in design
Principal’s Bryan-K Lamonde discusses the art of designing ‘less’ and how he’s implemented that approach across the studio’s projects
What does sport’s shifting geopolitics mean for brands?
As the East ploughs billions into everything from golf tours to football leagues, we examine how brands in the West are grappling with a global sports industry in flux
Political punchlines: how this year’s general election ads measure up
With the public going to the polls on Thursday to vote in the UK’s first general election since 2019, we examine how the campaign messaging has played out
Why brand unity is critical in times of upheaval
In this year of elections, we can expect seismic business changes, mergers and acquisitions. Brand expression is essential during these shifts, and the role of the chief designer officer should not be overlooked, says Wolff Olins’ Wayne Deakin
D&AD launches platform to demystify industry jargon
The free tool, devised by FCB London creative team Amy Bland and Sacha Burke, allows people to learn from and contribute to an ad industry dictionary
Why AI is the kick up the arse copywriters need
If ChatGPT and co are coming for our jobs, creativity is the only thing that will protect us, says Reed Words creative director Orlaith Wood
The Monthly Interview: Kathy Ryan
After almost four decades at the New York Times Magazine, Kathy Ryan recently stepped down from her role as director of photography. But as CR discovers, she’s far from ready for retirement
Annual Awards 2024
Dive into our showcase of the best advertising, design, craft and effectiveness of the past year