Magazine covers of the year 2022
This year saw magazines create evocative and entertaining covers that addressed everything from the war in Ukraine to a new era for Kim Kardashian. We look back at ten of our favourites
Trends of 2022: The year in film and TV
The future of cinema and traditional broadcasters were both brought into question this year, while streaming giant Netflix struggled. But 2022 also saw renewed emphasis on craft, creativity and all-round brilliant storytelling
Trends of 2022: The year in advertising
Brand purpose dominated again this year, while the growing influence of new technologies and the cost of living crisis challenged the ad industry to take stock and reflect
Record sleeves of the year 2022
Hairy soap, intimate moments, and an intricate diagram of the universe rank among our favourite designs from the last 12 months
Music videos of the year 2022
This year’s been largely about tech when it comes to music videos: we’ve seen deepfakery, AI (of course), some stunning CG to replicate a zoetrope, and a surprising appearance from the humble pager
Trends of 2022: The year in tech
Changes swept through the tech sector this year, leaving a trail of uncertainty across social media, cryptocurrency, and the creative workforce – but opportunity in some corners, too
Ad campaigns of the year 2022
Advertising had to fight harder than ever for viewers’ attention this year, but the campaigns featured here demonstrate the enduring power of brilliant creativity
Trends of 2022: The year in photography
As the world struggles with grim realities, from climate change to war, to a cost of living crisis, photographers are finding new ways to articulate today’s many challenges
Movie posters of the year 2022
Designer Daniel Benneworth-Gray delivers his list of the most creative, unusual and inspiring movie posters of this year
Trends of 2022: The year in branding and logos
Quirky type and bright colours were a key theme in 2022, suggesting that brands had rediscovered their sense of fun after a tough couple of years
Games of the year 2022
Horror, horticulture, cats, religion, power-washing … whatever your niche interest, there was a game for you in 2022. We look at ten of our favourites from the last 12 months
Book cover designs of the year 2022
Editor and writer Mark Sinclair picks his favourite book cover designs of this year, plus opens with a few reflections on industry trends that have emerged in 2022