Refuge’s new film shows abuse victims they’re not alone during lockdown
Created by McCann Bristol and starring Maxine Peake as a victim of domestic abuse, the short film coincides with a 66% increase in demand for Refuge’s helpline amid the pandemic
Black Lives Matter: Resources and Responses
The killing of George Floyd has prompted demonstrations across the world and an outpouring of anger from across the creative industries against racism. Here, we collate some of the most powerful resources and responses
Melanie Lambrick weaves nostalgia into her West Coast-inspired images
The illustrator breaks down complex topics into conceptual editorial illustrations that reference vintage children’s books and California in the 60s and 70s
New Extinction Rebellion film asks how normal was normal
As we tentatively begin to emerge from lockdown, climate change activism group Extinction Rebellion asks us to evaluate what we are returning to
The Nationwide Degree show launches on UK billboards
Following a national callout for submissions, The Nationwide Degree Show has selected work from 23 graduates to appear on outdoor ad sites in London, Glasgow, Manchester and Bristol
Coutts is one big family in its heritage-led rebrand
FutureBrand has overhauled Coutts’ visual identity, replacing its “unapproachable” image with branding that emphasises its family and historical roots
Standards Manual is releasing a book on NASA’s worm logo
The Worm’s final chapter will cover the iconic logotype’s latest venture to the International Space Station, nearly 20 years after it was retired as the official emblem
Janik Söllner’s dynamic editorial illustrations jump off the page
Just starting out in his career, Janik Söllner has already built a tidy list of clients with his angular yet endearing characters
UsTwo creates a climbing-themed adventure for Facebook Gaming
Created by UsTwo New York, Go Go Bots lets players race to complete a series of bouldering-inspired challenges set in a cyberpunk universe
Lose yourself in Martin Parr and Toiletpaper’s weird and wonderful new book
Full of seductively surreal imagery, the collaborative photobook ToiletMartin PaperParr is just the sort of escapism we need right now
Pentagram’s new project shows the human side of stats during coronavirus
Created by Pentagram’s Giorgia Lupi and her team, Happy Data focuses less on daily death tolls and more on “small but mighty numbers”, spotlighting the inspiring stories that have come out of the pandemic
The Lowdown: how brand purpose might evolve post-coronavirus
Laura Jordan Bambach, CCO of Grey London, and Michele Oliver, Global Marketing VP at Mars, will be in conversation with CR Editor Eliza Williams about brand purpose on June 3: register to take part now
Raine Allen-Miller’s new film hits the spot for Masturbation Day
May 28, in case you didn’t know, is International Masturbation Day, and director Raine Allen-Miller is marking the occasion with a quarantine film celebrating self-pleasure
Motto: “an upbeat ghost story” made from tiny video clips
Vincent Morisset has directed a interactive film made up of miniature clips, which invites the viewer to submit their own video as part of the narrative
A24’s Midsommar gets a pair of psychedelic new posters
Yuko Higuchi and Idea Oshima have reimagined A24’s folk horror flick Midsommar, as part of the film company’s ongoing series of artist-created posters
Snask gives shoe retailer Schuh a fresh new look
Centred around a new stripe graphic that appears in Schuh’s signature bright green hue, the brand identity focuses less on having the latest trainer brands and more on the retailer’s reputation for customer service
Illustrator Hagen Schönfeld’s pleasing compositions
The illustrator adopts a colourful, graphic approach for the album covers, posters and promo materials he creates for a range of clients in the music scene
Italian branches of Burger King introduce the Social Distancing Whopper
As Italy begins to emerge from lockdown, Burger King has introduced a new version of its classic burger, with extra onions to aid social distancing
New animation series offers advice for ‘families under pressure’ during lockdown
Created by Toad creative studio, the films were commissioned by King’s College London and NHS Maudsley Hospital and offer simple parenting advice for those who might be struggling
Oslo’s Edvard Munch museum unveils its backwards-slanting identity
North’s visual identity for Munch references the museum’s sloping architecture, which was in turn inspired by a photo of the artist painting semi-naked
New Nike spot parallels sports resilience and hope with our challenging times
Titled Never Too Far Down, the LeBron James-narrated spot features epic sports comeback stories to offer hope and inspiration
Chloe Cushman’s striking illustrations are filled with nuance
The Toronto-based illustrator discusses how writing and literature have informed her practice, why illustration is as much about ideas as rendering, and why she “just can’t turn down a good face” when approached for portrait commissions
Bill Posters creates deepfake music video for Lil Uzi Vert
The video, for track Whassup, aims to parody life under lockdown and ‘stars’ celebrities from Donald Trump to Rihanna, Elon Musk to Oprah Winfrey, before even the Queen pops in to say hi
London Shuffle Club’s identity is all about the Miami pinks and blues
It may not be possible to visit right now, but the UK’s first shuffleboard club is banking on pastel-tinted interiors and a playful visual identity to get people eventually trying the sport