An oral history of Take On Me by A-ha
We talk to Thomas Robsahm, director of a new documentary film about A-ha, and music video director Steve Barron about the iconic animation he created for the band’s 1985 smash
Patrick Osborne on pushing the boundaries of craft
We speak to the director about his recent experiments with real-time animation, and how technology more widely helps fuel his creativity
Why the creative industry needs Channel 4
With the UK Government planning to privatise the 40-year-old broadcaster, CR speaks to current and former C4 employees about what makes it special, and the unique role it’s played in pioneering creativity
Falmouth University
Why our future depends on creativity
In recent years, arts education has been underfunded and under-prioritised – but creativity is vital for our society’s survival
Yann Kebbi’s on-set illustrations of C’mon C’mon are a “drawn documentary”
Director Mike Mills commissioned the French artist to document the film’s behind-the-scenes action, with more than 100 artworks brought together in a companion art book
Röyksopp on building a creative universe for their new work
The Norwegian electronic music duo discuss why they parted with the “traditional album format” back in 2014, their newly released project, Profound Mysteries, and how they try to carry some of David Lynch’s spirit into their own work
Will the metaverse improve access to the creative industry?
The metaverse offers exciting possibilities for education, including the potential for more diverse access to the creative industries. But only if it’s built with inclusivity at its heart, writes Ally Owen, founder of Brixton Finishing School
How AKQA Bloom plans to turn purpose-mania into real change
The new agency, set up by Jean ‘Zampa’ Zamprogno and Fernando ‘Zaro’ Pellizzaro, hopes to bring clarity to the murky world of creativity for good – and they’re not scared of turning clients down
How A Clockwork Orange infiltrated pop culture
As A Clockwork Orange turns 60, and its movie adaptation turns 50, Daniel Benneworth-Gray examines the complex relationship between the book and the film, as expressed by the evolution of its covers over the decades
Woo is on a mission to rebrand wellness
Backed by ITV, the new media brand is ditching the wellness industry’s well-worn tropes in the hope of redefining self-care for Gen Z audiences
Celebrating the art of Hollywood’s movie backdrops
A new exhibition in Florida is bringing together 22 mammoth backdrops used in classic studio films and celebrating the overlooked artists who created them
Henry Scholfield on making music videos worthy of hit artists
The director behind videos for Stormzy, Billie Eilish, Rosalía, and now Ed Sheeran, talks the importance of the edit, thinking on your feet, and making space for self-initiated work
How set design can make or break a story
Luana Hanson, the award-winning film and TV production designer behind Channel 4’s It’s A Sin, reveals how to build sets that will effortlessly take you to a specific time and place – and how simple missteps can rip viewers out of the world you’ve built
The cult-inspired designs for Seattle International Film Festival
Created by Wongdoody, the film festival’s designs draw on the idea of cinephiles as ‘Seekers’
How to conduct the perfect brainstorm (with advice from Isaac Asimov)
Brainstorming has something of a bad name these days. But with a little bit of help from a classic essay by Isaac Asimov, Richard Holman offers some advice on how it can be done well
Channel 4 creates Smash Hits-based campaign for Derry Girls
The comedy show’s third and final series is heralded with a one-off edition of the pop mag and a 90s nostalgia-infused social campaign
What does net zero mean for the creative industry?
Coffee & TV’s first sustainability manager, Holly Arnold, discusses the challenges of decarbonising the business and the confusion around what net zero actually requires
Joe Guest on how to make it as an editor
The renowned advertising editor talks us through the changing nature of the job, plus shares some of his favourite moments, including cutting a Nike spot on a bin outside a Peckham chicken shop
When typefaces take on a life of their own
We talk to Jonathan Hill at type foundry Northern Block about the pleasant surprises – and uncomfortable associations – that arise when releasing a typeface into the world
BBC Three’s Fiona Campbell on TV in the digital age
Speaking at the Festival of Marketing last week, the BBC Three controller revealed the story behind the channel’s return to TV, the thinking behind its branding, and the role of data in commissioning shows
Photographer Max Hayter explores the tension between city and country
The photographer and director’s work reflects on a childhood spent in rural England, as well as a fascination with coming of age stories
Photographer Thurstan Redding turns his lens to cosplayers
In his forthcoming book, Kids of Cosplay, the photographer veers away from his usual realm of fashion and finds a new playground in cosplay. In reality, though, they’re not so different after all
Craig Oldham is bringing Jack Torrance’s infamous manuscript to life
A new loose leaf publication from Rough Trade Books delves into the lasting legacy of The Shining, with 400 pages designed by Oldham and dedicated to uncovering new perspectives on the Stanley Kubrick film
The making of Pixar’s Turning Red
Domee Shi’s debut feature is a joyous celebration of Chinese culture. Here, illustrator Stanley Chow chats with her about growing up as a child of immigrants and the importance of telling diverse stories on-screen