Designing For The Handmaid’s Tale
How production designer Julie Berghoff brought Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale to life for a ten-part TV series
How the new GBBO trailer from Channel 4 was made
We talk to the creatives behind the Channel 4 trailer about misbehaving cake batter, why the new presenters aren’t featured and the joy of Paul McCartney’s song We All Stand Together.
DixonBaxi’s branding for Eurosport’s Olympics campaign
DixonBaxi’s visual identity for a campaign promoting Eurosport’s Olympics coverage is inspired by the medal winners’ podium
Wagamama at 25
Wagamama turns 25 this year. We look at the role design has played in its success – and speak to head of insight Stuart Wright and head of brand Joss Bynoe about what’s next for the Japanese-inspired restaurant chain
Watery wonders: designing the Natural History Museum’s new show about whales
The Natural History Museum’s new exhibition on whales features accessible graphics by Wiedemann Lampe and beautiful illustrations by Sarah Maycock – and is the first event marking its new focus on the future of conservation
Jon Snow talks to Jeremy Deller about ‘We’re here because we’re here’
Jeremy Deller and Rufus Norris’ commemoration to the Battle of the Somme on July 1 2016 was one of the most powerful public art projects of recent years. Here, in an extract from a new book on the project, Jon Snow interviews Deller about the work that went into this unique event
Michel Gondry’s filmmaking masterclasses for Apple’s Shot on iPhone campaign
Following on from his Détour short film shot on an iPhone 7 Plus, Gondry shares his tips for stop motion, slo-mo and more in a series of short clips for Apple
Abigail Conway on creating immersive theatre show Party Skills for the End of the World
Party Skills for the End of the World is an immersive theatre show at this year’s Manchester International Festival, where visitors roam a vast empty office space and, yes, pick up new skills. We talk to artist Abigail Conway about how the piece was made, as well as how to turn your hobbies into art
How Shynola created the excellent title sequence for Netflix series GLOW
Shynola’s opening credits for the Netflix series – a drama inspired by 1980s TV show Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling – are a modern take on title sequences from the era
Co-locating on projects with clients: a guide from Made by Many
Face-to-face contact with clients improves productivity and helps build strong relationships – if it’s done right. But if it’s done wrong, it leads to low energy levels, impairs productivity, and reduces the likelihood that a project will deliver against its objectives. Made by Many’s Peter Parkes shares their tips for success
Liam Gillick on working with New Order for MIF 2017
New Order has taken over Stage 1 at Old Granada Studios in Manchester as part of this year’s Manchester International Festival. The band is performing a series of intimate gigs there which feature a 12-piece synth orchestra, and an elaborate light experience created by artist Liam Gillick. We talked to Gillick about creating a “concert machine” for the band.
Refinery29 on the importance of great illustration
Refinery29’s UK art director Anna Jay and SVP/Head of International Kate Ward explain how distinctive visuals and innovative social content have helped the brand stand out in a crowded market