This is how we once imagined the moon
A new exhibition, The Mapping of the Moon, explores some of our earliest attempts to make sense of our planetary satellite, with pieces of cartography dating back 350 years
Vancouver Island Brewing creates orca-inspired beer range
The Canadian brewery worked with agency One Twenty Three West on a range of beers designed to raise awareness and funds for endangered orcas
How Marie Neurath’s pioneering picture books shaped science education
A new exhibition at the House of Illustration is celebrating the work of the 20th century graphic designer and educator, whose striking infographics showed people that science doesn’t have to be boring
How I Get Ideas: Designer Kate Dawkins
Kate Dawkins Studio specialises in the creation of inventive and distinctive digital content for live shows and brand events. Here she talks about finding inspiration on the streets of east London, and why it pays to have a tidy desk
How important is self promotion?
Whether it’s speaking at festivals, doing interviews, or simply sharing your work online, creative careers now come with an added requirement – the need to PR yourself. We find out how essential self promo really is
New exhibition celebrates the artistic power of trees
A new show at Fondation Cartier in Paris focuses on artists working across painting, drawing, photography, film, sound, installation and more to “shed new light on trees”
How I Get Ideas: Comic book author Ann Nocenti
Author Ann Nocenti has worked on some of the biggest titles in the comic book world. She shares how a wander through the city can be enough to create an entire storyline, and why paying attention to niggling thoughts can spark big ideas
Masha Manapov’s thoughtful illustrations deal with life’s delicate subjects
The Baku-born, Bristol-based illustrator’s ethereal scenes pull off the tricky feat of addressing serious issues such as climate change and suicide in a sensitive way, earning her commissions from the likes of Wired and The New York Times
Natalie Foss on her mystical, 70s-inspired illustrations
Illustrator Natalie Foss blends mystical emblems and patterns in her work, earning commissions with indie mags and leading publications alike. CR talks to her about freelancing and pushing herself beyond her comfort zone
Miguel Ángel Camprubi on his bold and playful illustrations
The illustrator’s colourful style has captured the attention of tech giants including Snapchat and Google. He discusses swapping Spain for Amsterdam, and how he brings his cheeky characters to life through animation
Why comics matter
Our design correspondent Daniel Benneworth-Gray has recently been drawn back into the world of comics. Here he muses on the difference they have made to his life, and his work
The Ideas issue: June/July 2019
Our latest issue is dedicated to ideas: how to get them, the brands and creatives that are shaking them up, and the first in a new series on the oral history of big ideas, starting with Skittles’ classic Taste the Rainbow ads
