Can accessible design be interesting?
Accessible design has gotten an unfair reputation of being ‘dull’ or ‘uninspiring’ over the years, but times are changing and it’s being embraced as a creative challenge rather than a challenge to creativity
Creativity Sucks! podcast looks at diversity in the ad and design industries
Diversity, equality and inclusion have been hot topics in the creative industries in the past few years, but are we really making any progress? We discuss in the latest episode of CR’s podcast
How comic books are becoming more accessible
Sound, tactile materials and new technologies are all being used to help bring the visual storytelling of comics to life for blind and partially sighted people
Why accessible gaming is about more than games
We hear from RNIB’s Lorna Forbes and gaming critic and consultant Laura Dale about how the industry is rethinking its approach to making games playable for everyone, and why communication is key – even if it means admitting failures
How AI might inspire us to escape design ‘blanding’
Speaking at Offf Festival in Barcelona, Ragged Edge’s Max Ottignon explained why AI is a wake up call in the “age of convergence”
What it’s like being neurodivergent in the creative industries
CR speaks to a handful of creatives at different stages in their career to understand the impact of being neurodivergent, the challenges they face but also the strengths they’ve found since being diagnosed
Why innovation requires us to think differently
In our increasingly AI–driven world, innovation is in short supply. We need a human-centric innovation culture: one that embraces neurodiversity
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
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
How can brands play with controversy in risk-averse times?
In a consumer landscape that favours virtue, with audiences that will call out bad behaviour at the drop of a hat, courting controversy is a risky move. But brands can still use it to their advantage
Looking back at the birth of Japanese commercial art
A new book from Letterform Archive revisits Japan’s emerging modern visual culture of the late 1920s. Its author Gennifer Weisenfeld explains this underappreciated moment in design history and its legacy today
How Hay built a cult home brand
Mette and Rolf Hay have spent the last two decades elevating everyday objects. Here, the husband-and-wife founders discuss how Hay continually pushes boundaries while sticking to its democratic design values
How design reverberated through Chile in the 1970s
A new book examines the role of design during Chile’s Allende government in the 1970s. Its authors reflect on the iconic designs that have remained in memory, and the legacy of this fertile chapter in Chilean design history
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
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
How brand experiences can grow connections
Content designer Rosie Wanek, who recently worked on the Home of Carlsberg experience, talks about the value of brand experiences and the elements needed to make them successful, plus how they’ve shifted focus over the years
How dull creative is failing sustainability
Brands offering boring messages about sustainability are missing the opportunity to create real change, says Pippa Morris, head of strategy, Revolt
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
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
What should we do with all these screens?
Whether for immersive experiences, in corporate buildings, or just a billboard in a train station, screens have taken over our public spaces. We examine if they’re being used to their creative potential
Does Great Britain need a rebrand?
As the UK grapples with its identity in the post-Brexit era, is its reputation as a global creative powerhouse under threat?
Namestorming: Decoding the alphabet soup of tomorrow
A good moniker can make or break a new brand or product launch. Here, We Are Pi’s Rick Chant offers some advice on how to approach the name game
Mapping out the future
From NASA apps to city planning, Sam Hashemi has a track record of transforming dated systems and esoteric processes with design. His latest target is map-making, which he’s bringing into the modern age with a collaborative tool called Felt
Photography is in crisis – what happens next?
A paradigm shift in photography is upon us. Gem Fletcher examines how we got here and the strategies and mindset shifts we need to survive it
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
The evolution of cross-cultural design
We look at how brands are increasingly using design to engage with different cultures and communities around the world, and why there’s no room for cultural faux pas anymore