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?
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
Charlie Engman’s blurred realities
CR speaks to photographer and artist Charlie Engman who has been using AI to find new ways of thinking about imagery and representing our physical world
Welcome to the wild world of Yonk
Based in the Netherlands, the artist duo behind Yonk are creating magical sculptural worlds using VR tools, and sharing their techniques with fans and clients as they go
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
The rise of Gen Alpha
Watch out Gen Z, there’s a new generation in town, with a whole new set of expectations of how the world should be. Here’s a snapshot of what brands need to think about to get ahead
What’s in a name?
As a series of mergers have seen the demise of once-cherished names from agency and studio doors, we ask what legacy means in the industry today
Trend forecasting is dusty
The industry is broken, as brands and institutions alike battle to keep up with TikTok’s fast culture. Does this mean the death of trends?
Has AR reached a creative tipping point?
While augmented reality is already ubiquitous in the realms of social and gaming, brands are only just beginning to scratch the surface of the tech’s potential to transform our daily lives