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Creative Insight

A conversation about humour

As our world speeds up ever faster and – politically at least – becomes increasingly strange and unnerving, it is important to remember to keep laughing. Here, we bring together three artists – Stephen Collins, Flo Perry and Christopher Spencer, aka Cold War Steve – to talk about art and humour More than ever now, […]

21/11/2019 9:01 am
Creative Leadership

Why rituals and routine matter for creativity

Creativity is often viewed as something that exists beyond the structures we apply to other aspects of our lives, yet here Leadership Coach Tanya Livesey argues that introducing routine into your creative process may be surprisingly fruitful

11/07/2019 10:27 am
Creative Process

The immaculate craft of reverse glass signwriting

We take a look at the work of Rob Walker, a signwriter who specialises in the endangered traditional craft of Verre Églomisé, a type of reverse glass signwriting

04/06/2019 11:30 am
Creative Insight

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

16/04/2019 8:55 am
Creative Inspiration

A radio show produced by the homeless to tell their stories, their way

Scheduled to be aired in October this year, arts charity Accumulate has received funding from Nesta’s Amplified programme for a radio show that will be produced by London’s homeless people

12/04/2019 10:29 am
Creative Inspiration

New book offers up a history of the body in photography

Body: The Photography Book is a collection of 360 diverse photographic representations of the thing that houses our consciousness

12/04/2019 9:00 am
Creative Insight

Designing ourselves: The future of cyborgs

In our tech-obsessed world, merging man and machine could be the next logical step – but comes with a whole host of ethical questions. We speak to activist and artist Neil Harbisson about life as a cyborg, and what the future holds for ‘transpecies’

08/04/2019 8:56 am
The Annual

BBC Two rebrand by BBC Creative and Superunion

This project was selected for the Motion Graphics / Moving Image and Brand Identity (large organisations) categories in The Annual 2019, CR’s award scheme celebrating the best in commercial creativity

Creative Inspiration

Former Ubisoft designer Liam Wong’s cyberpunk photos of nocturnal Tokyo

Wong’s images reflect an unusual and compelling vision of Japan’s capital, while also containing intriguing visual links to his former career as a games designer

20/03/2019 10:22 am
Creative Insight

Designing the UK’s local currencies

CR investigates the growing collection of regional currencies across the UK, and how launching alternative bank notes can help with everything from supporting communities to abolishing local debt

06/03/2019 9:50 am
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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

09/01/2019 10:24 am
The Photography Annual

The Wait by Samuel Napper

Photo series The Wait by Samuel Napper celebrates the people whose responsibility it is to wait. Shot entirely in Cape Town, this series receives a Best in Book award in CR’s Photography Annual 2018

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The history of the open plan office

From its surprisingly radical roots to its role post-pandemic, Jennifer Kaufmann-Buhler – assistant professor of design history at Purdue University – talks CR through the legacy of the open plan office

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We talk to Wieden + Kennedy Portland, Droga5 London and Mother Design about bringing together design and advertising work under one roof, and the perception of design work produced at ad agencies

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As Slowthai reveals his introspective side with new album Tyron, we speak to frequent collaborators Crowns & Owls about the album art’s attempt to crack the glossy veneer of fame, and why the Northampton-born rapper is still the voice of a generation

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CR’s pick of the 2021 Super Bowl ads

While the pandemic inevitably ushered in some changes to this year’s Super Bowl, we saw some familiar trends in the advertising around the big game

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Lakwena on belief, mythology and making a statement

The London-based artist discusses the motivation and process behind her epic painted murals, which combine vibrant colour palettes with uplifting messages that are rooted in spirituality

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Twitter’s new identity reflects the messiness of life online

Created by Twitter’s in-house team and French studio Irradié, the social media platform’s refreshed branding features an “intentionally imperfect” aesthetic and new brand font, Chirp

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Oliver Jeffers on changing plans

The artist and children’s book author shares how Covid derailed his travel and career plans and how he’s adapted his life and creative practice as a result

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The changing nature of book cover design

Donna Payne, Faber’s creative director, explains her creative process when designing a cover, and touches upon the impact of the pandemic and the boost in online sales it’s prompted 

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How I Work: Bukola Garry, adam&eveDDB

The ad agency’s new head of diversity, equality and inclusion talks to us about her experiences in advertising, her plans for the role, and why it isn’t about being the ‘PC police’

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Denizen Works: in praise of off-kilter creativity

Murray Kerr, founder of architecture practice Denizen Works, shares his purposefully ‘naïve’ approach to design and discusses the challenges of leading his studio off the beaten path

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Reverting to Type exhibition features protest posters by 100 letterpress artists

The online exhibition features a mix of famous names and less-heard voices, who all use letterpress techniques to express their feelings on a range of contemporary issues

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The evolution of street art

While art shown indoors may have temporarily lost its audience to the pandemic, street art is on the rise. Here, Hazel Davis reflects on how the medium is growing ever more part of the art establishment, yet can still be used as a force for change

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Behind the scenes of Burger King’s juicy rebrand

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Jack Forrest’s daily poster project puts an emphasis on bold typography

Having just graduated, the designer experiments with different styles and imagery in his posters to challenge himself and connect with the design community

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How crucial is luck in making great work?

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Seesaws along US-Mexico border named the Design Museum’s top pick of 2020

Teeter-Totter Wall has been announced as the overall winner of the Beazley Designs of the Year, while category winners include a Covid-19 visualisation and a portable school

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Anthony Burrill has designed a seven-storey-high mural for Leeds

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