Pentagram revamps Warner Bros’ historic shield emblem
As part of an ongoing collaboration with Warner Bros and its other divisions, Emily Oberman has worked on a more modern visual identity and brand strategy for the entertainment giant
John Lewis and Waitrose’s Christmas ad is a fairytale heartwarmer
The retailers’ first joint festive campaign since rebranding last year tells the tale of an excitable (and incredibly cute, obviously) dragon called Edgar
Sainsbury’s marks its 150th birthday with distinctly Dickensian Christmas ad
Wieden + Kennedy’s festive spot for the supermarket gives Father Christmas his own superhero origin story – but with a Victorian era twist
Boots’ Christmas campaign curates gift lists for even the trickiest of customers
Themed ‘Bootiques’ will be popping up across the UK to help you make the right purchase for your loved one, whether it’s the moody tweenager or the person who loves working out almost as much as they love talking about working out
M&S puts a new spin on the Christmas jumper in its festive ad
Soundtracked by – you guessed it – House of Pain’s classic party starter Jump Around, the spot invites shoppers to ‘go jumpers’ for the festive season
Festive home shame? Ikea’s Christmas ad has got you covered
The retailer’s first ever Christmas campaign in the UK and Ireland urges the poor souls taking on hosting duties this year to ‘silence the critics’, which in this case take the form of a series of judgemental figurines
Thierry Noir and STIK repaint the Berlin Wall 30 years after its fall
To mark the anniversary, the street artists have teamed up on a new installation comprising two original pieces of the wall, which is on display at London’s Imperial War Museum
Barbour’s festive ad stars a wax jacket-wearing Father Christmas
The clothing brand has continued its tradition of paying homage to Raymond Briggs’ classic books and animations in its new spot, which is also helmed by his 1991 film’s original director Dave Unwin
A conversation about responsibility
What part do the creative industries play in one of the biggest health issues of our times – the obesity crisis? And is regulation the right answer? Labour’s Deputy Leader Tom Watson, Droga5’s Grace Francis and Pentagram’s Naresh Ramchandani address the thorny question of responsibility “Advertising has contributed to making us a nation overweight, unhealthy […]
Good Reads: Polyester is all about having faith in your own bad taste
As the intersectional feminist zine celebrates its fifth birthday with not one but four new publications, CR speaks to founding Editor-in-Chief Ione Gamble about how it’s remained the antithesis of your average women’s mag
How I Work: Airbnb Global Creative Director, Naz Arandi
Airbnb is widely recognised for putting creativity and design at the heart of its brand. Here, its Global Creative Director of Homes Naz Arandi tells CR how, despite its creative credentials, the company would be nothing without its community
A visual history of arcade game typography
From Pac-Man to Space Invaders, a new book from Monotype’s Toshi Omagari takes a deep dive into the distinctive typefaces of the golden age of arcade games