How dull creative is failing sustainability
Brands offering boring messages about sustainability are missing the opportunity to create real change, says Pippa Morris, head of strategy, Revolt
Tracing the influence of prolific art director Alexey Brodovitch
An exhibition and accompanying monograph sheds light on the work of the photographer, designer and art director, who transformed the pages of Harper’s Bazaar over nearly a quarter of a century
Why brand language matters
Opening Line founder Zosia Swidlicka discusses why the world of brand language remains so misunderstood, and how it inspired her to create her new publication Between the Lines
In-House Agency Leaders Club
Three learnings from an in-house creative leader
Six months into his new role as Reckitt’s global design officer, health, Lee Barnsley shares some key lessons for every in-house creative leader
Robert Wilson brings his distinctive set designs to the Jungle Book
Wilson directs the production at Aviva Studios in collaboration with musicians CocoRosie, bringing a focus on tolerance and friendship to the childhood classic
From advertising to Hollywood and back again
It’s easy to assume that making the leap into movies is the holy grail for those in advertising, but the path between the two industries is far from one way
The forgotten landscapes inspiring Ikuma Nakamura’s video games
Going under the pseudonym Tommy, the Japanese game designer has spent more than 20 years traversing and photographing abandoned locations
Rabbithole creates the branding for Bradford City of Culture 2025
The Bradford 2025 visual identity seeks to create a sense of ‘one Bradford’, and features a heart-shaped logo inspired by local place naming conventions
A new book delves into 100 years of Belstaff
The book traces Belstaff’s century-long journey from motorcycle apparel brand to coveted fashion label, and complements a wider brand campaign marking its centenary
How to bring online fandom into the real world
Shifting online success into the real world requires a delicate balance of staying authentic to the digital community while allowing space for others to join, says Paul Tynan, creative director at I-Am
Emily Stein celebrates movement and dance with Small Islands
Travelling to different Caribbean islands, the photographer captures the passion and freedom of the young people who live there in an excess of colour and joy
VR game Nock comes alive with Y2K-inspired graphics
The Collected Works created an extensive suite of futuristic in-game designs for Nock, a VR game that sits somewhere between football and archery
Accessibility and Creativity
We explore how the worlds of design, advertising, gaming and illustration are responding to accessibility needs
Creativity Sucks! podcast looks at diversity in the ad and design industries
Diversity, equality and inclusion have been hot topics in the creative industries in the past few years, but are we really making any progress? We discuss in the latest episode of CR’s podcast
How comic books are becoming more accessible
Sound, tactile materials and new technologies are all being used to help bring the visual storytelling of comics to life for blind and partially sighted people
A new campaign spells out the reality of the sewage crisis
AMV BBDO’s campaign for COPI shines a light on sewage spills in UK waterways with the help of a faecal-inspired font
Adam Morse on his journey to directing
Since losing his sight at the age of 19, the filmmaker has gone on to write and direct his first feature film, shoot a Super Bowl ad for Google, and set up a non-profit to help the next generation of disabled creative talent
How accessible wayfinding is going beyond the visual
Speaking to experts in architecture and design, CR looks into how accessible wayfinding has improved by subtly tapping into other senses, and what it needs to do to be truly inclusive
RSPCA reveals first major branding update in 50 years
The UK’s largest animal welfare charity has launched a vibrant, flexible identity by JKR, along with an upbeat campaign created by AMV BBDO that asks for a little respect
How can brands play with controversy in risk-averse times?
In a consumer landscape that favours virtue, with audiences that will call out bad behaviour at the drop of a hat, courting controversy is a risky move. But brands can still use it to their advantage
Matty Matheson’s new branding embraces the basics
The chef, TV personality and The Bear actor has launched a line of pantry staples that lovingly references classic food packaging design
Good Reads: Erotic Review relaunches with a suggestive new look
Studio Frith is behind the creative direction and design of the reincarnated magazine, which is exploring desire in its many forms and complexities today
How Hay built a cult home brand
Mette and Rolf Hay have spent the last two decades elevating everyday objects. Here, the husband-and-wife founders discuss how Hay continually pushes boundaries while sticking to its democratic design values
The Monthly Interview: Glenn Kitson
In the first of a new interview series, Anna Higgs talks to Glenn Kitson about combining a career as an ad director with being a ‘meme lord’, and his strategies to stay centred and fresh in a world which can often just want more of the same