Tom Emmerson on going against the grain
Whether shooting music videos, directing commercials, or eyeing up a career in feature films, the director is determined to make work that challenges mediocre creativity
Irene Suosalo on the joys of the creative journey
The video artist and illustrator is driven by her creative process, which combines new and old techniques. Here, she talks about the importance of working with other creatives
Lücy Jordan on shaking up the status quo
We speak to Mother creative team Lücy Aa and Jordan Waters about how they fell into advertising, and why the industry needs to get better at opening itself up to new talent
Carlos Idun-Tawiah on breathing life into the past
The photographer weaves reality and fiction in his work until the two become blurred. Here, he talks to us about his process and maintaining creative integrity in commercial projects
Why it pays to teach business to designers
How much should design graduates know about business and branding? For fashion academy JCA, entrepreneurship is an essential part of the learning experience
Mònica Losada on the benefits of learning in design
Barcelona-based graphic designer Mònica Losada has found there’s always something new to learn in her practice and has recently taken to experimenting with digital programs to create printed matter
Salomé Gomis-Trezise on finding freedom through AI
With the help of AI tech, Salomé Gomis-Trezise creates images to reflect her experience of the world, her journey, and the obstacles she overcomes
Reiki Zhang on dreaming in pixels
Reiki Zhang reflects on our physical and virtual reality through the lens of digital fashion and 3D art. She speaks to us about how she uses emerging technologies to consider the human condition
Aidan Zamiri on cutting through to culture
Guided by a ‘Tumblr mindset’, the Glaswegian photographer and director has taken the tangle of modern life and channelled it into his work
Trinity Ellis on treading his own path
Despite catching the attention of much of the fashion world over the last few years, the self-taught photographer remains focused on developing his practice at his own pace
James Junk on the benefits of collaboration
Andrei Dominiq, aka James Junk, talks to CR about the community he’s built on Instagram and why he feels it’s his responsibility as a designer to use his skills to inspire change and make a difference
The search for new talent
CR talks to a handful of ad agencies and design studios to get a sense of what they’re looking for when it comes to new talent, how they find it, and what they’re able to offer in return
Boomranng Studio on the art of storytelling
Having already caught the attention of the brand world, illustration duo Boomranng are on a mission to create their own storytelling universe inspired by their Southeast Asian roots
Inside Cristobal Ascencio’s enigmatic images
Cristobal Ascencio uses photography and VR to explore his family life and wider ideas of memory and truth, resulting in striking and unexpected images
Lauren Dykes on the joy of ads that entertain
After joining TBWA\Media Arts Lab in Los Angeles, art director Lauren Dykes has already landed a role working with one of her dream brands: Apple. Here, she talks about why brands need to be entertaining to have a chance of cutting through
Ryu Ika: A flash of reality
Photographer Ryu Ika captures the absurd chaos of everyday life, using her sweaty, bloody, brightly lit images to try to make sense of the world around her
Fantasy worlds for marginalised communities
Digital artist and graphic designer Elise Rose discusses growing up on a diet of video games, and why she decided to switch from making photography to 3D art
Okocha Obasi’s mission to challenge the status quo
The graphic designer and art director discusses why he thinks university is a scam, feeling othered, and finding joy in his current design role at creative agency Futurimpose
Entertainment as a means to an end
The director Ebeneza Blanche is behind imaginative shorts and music videos for Little Simz and Skepta. But he wants his audiences to come away informed, not just entertained
On the potential for experiential
Designer and creative technologist Helena Dong is building a career creating fun AR experiences for brands. And she’s only just scratched the surface of what’s possible
On levelling the digital playing field
The Berlin-based 3D artist Harriet Davey reflects on the brand-creator paradigm and why digital futures are only as expansive as the teams making them
How embracing change can lead to a better career
Angela Kirkwood’s punky, vintage-style graphics have found a legion of fans on social media – and the story behind her distinctive style is one of gleeful rule-breaking
Vincenzo Ragona on learning on the job
Vincenzo Ragona began his career in design learning from YouTube videos but – via a degree at Ravensbourne – is now working with clients including Jamie xx and Apple Music. He explains his hopes for a changing industry
In praise of silliness
Providing the perfect antidote to our serious times, Leanne Rule’s illustrations and animations have caught the eye of everyone from femcare brand Libresse to the makers of Love Island