Illustrator Maria Chimishkyan on having a fluid practice
Chimishkyan talks to CR about how the industry is becoming “genre-less”, and how her overlapping interests in illustration, design and animation make her a stronger creative
Reddit’s mascot gets a 3D glow up in identity refresh
Developed by Pentagram, the forum website’s bubbly new visual identity kickstarts its new positioning as “the heart of the internet”
The role design can play in the COP summits and beyond
With COP28 kicking off, Michael Johnson from Johnson Banks reflects on the impact of the conferences, the responsibility designers have, and the limitations of design in the climate space
Speedy Romeo’s branding is a homage to its namesake
Saint Urbain has designed a new identity and packaging for the Brooklyn pizza restaurant that takes its horsey origin story and runs with it
A new book explores medieval merchant marks
Logo Rewind shows the links between trademarks drawn up hundreds of years ago and modern logo designs
Mary Musasa on how a paid internship changed her life
Internships offer a chance for talent from different backgrounds to enter the advertising and production industry, but only if they are paid
The design story of the Gaza ceasefire marches
Marches have been taking place across the world, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Here designer Sana Iqbal highlights some of the protest posters that have been used to call for peace, and explains the symbolism behind them
Le Rub’s Mediterranean-inspired identity brings a dose of sunshine
Retro typography, warm colour gradients, and characterful illustrations come together in Leslie David Studio’s identity for the sunscreen brand
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty rebrands as National Landscapes
Representing some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes, the nature organisation was due a brand update to improve visibility and accessibility – starting with a simplified name
EmergentX’s warped redesign is like stepping into a video game
The company’s new identity by adam&eveDDB uses variable font technology to transform letterforms from glitchy to legible, symbolising its ambition to demystify opaque tech developments
A new exhibition captures a century of Irish stamp design
Launched to coincide with Irish Design Week, the show reveals the immense skill and craft involved in creating masterpieces on a tiny scale
Andy Vella creates textural designs for The Cure’s new book
The band’s longstanding collaborator has produced layered illustrations and a deluxe edition for the new biography, which takes the form of an encyclopedia