The textile artist started off working in set design and paper craft before finding her calling in wool. She discusses why taking a risk and making the switch paid off, and how traditional stereotypes around craft are changing for the better
For 12 years, Paul Symes led the eye-catching window displays at Fortnum & Mason. We speak to the creative consultant and former Head of Visual Presentation about the best route into window dressing and the importance of thinking in 3D
With its mix of music, art and activism, Shangri-La has gained a reputation as Glastonbury’s most subversive and experimental venue. We talk to Creative Director Kaye Dunnings about creating the festival space
Neil Gaiman’s TV adaption of the apocalyptic novel he co-wrote with Terry Pratchett boasts an all-star cast including David Tennant and Michael Sheen – but its delightfully kitsch visual effects are the real star of the show. We speak to VFX studio Milk about bringing them to life
Rebel Rebel is the green-fingered duo behind Beyoncé’s floral headdress for Tyler Mitchell’s debut Vogue cover shoot, as well as the flowers in the final episode of Fleabag. We speak to its founders about why the flower game is worth the long hours and hard graft
The art collective equate themselves to a group of scientists carrying out an experiment. Here, they explain how they bring their interactive artworks to life, and why digital art can bring people together in a way that traditional art often can’t
Bunny Christie has won numerous awards for her spectacular set and costume designs. Here she talks to CR about creating dream worlds, building sets in miniature and the challenges of working on theatrical productions
Clients are increasingly recognising that unusual, well-crafted and even ‘weird’ imagery is what stands out in advertising campaigns. And that that is worth paying for, both in time and money
Marie Bruce has worked on campaigns for Kenzo and Prada as well as shoots for Pylot, i-D and Refinery29. We talk to her about learning her craft, starting out in the industry and the demands of the job
The Canadian artist and animator celebrates the unexpected in his eerie collages, GIFs and animated shorts. Here he talks to CR about what captivates him and the beauty of human error
Originally from Athens, Touli has developed a refreshingly hands on approach to digital design, which has attracted clients including Tate and Adobe. She tells CR why more digital designers should get out from behind their computers and experiment IRL
Elliot Dear has created brilliantly crafted ads and music videos for Jon Hopkins, John Lewis and the BBC. We talk to the director about his route into filmmaking, coming up with ideas and creating animated worlds