How to make it as an online creative teacher
With the rise of online learning portals, there are opportunities for creatives to make a decent side career by sharing their skills. Lisa Hassell looks into the the best way to get involved
Black Lives Matter: Resources and Responses
The killing of George Floyd has prompted demonstrations across the world and an outpouring of anger from across the creative industries against racism. Here, we collate some of the most powerful resources and responses
Coutts is one big family in its heritage-led rebrand
FutureBrand has overhauled Coutts’ visual identity, replacing its “unapproachable” image with branding that emphasises its family and historical roots
How I Got Here: Fraser Muggeridge
Graphic designer Fraser Muggeridge tells CR why he’s not afraid to make wonky type, and how he went from a logo-loving teen to campaigning against ‘café normal’ design
Snask gives shoe retailer Schuh a fresh new look
Centred around a new stripe graphic that appears in Schuh’s signature bright green hue, the brand identity focuses less on having the latest trainer brands and more on the retailer’s reputation for customer service
New animation series offers advice for ‘families under pressure’ during lockdown
Created by Toad creative studio, the films were commissioned by King’s College London and NHS Maudsley Hospital and offer simple parenting advice for those who might be struggling
Why culture matters, now more than ever
The culture of your agency or studio stretches far beyond fancy decor, ping pong tables or DJs in the foyer, says leadership coach Tanya Livesey. And it can prove vital in how businesses navigate the difficult times we are in
Pentagram creates an uplifting brand identity for the Mental Health Coalition
Created by Paula Scher and her team, the identity focuses on a ‘square peg in a round hole’ icon that signifies there is no normal when it comes to mental health
Witzig is the doggy lifestyle brand made for dachshund lovers
ThoughtMatter created the visual identity for the new pet care brand, which puts the sausage-shaped canine front and centre in its logo
The role religion can play in a creative practice
CR speaks to four creatives about their relationship with religion and the role it plays within the different projects they work on
Futr’s new identity puts a human face on AI
Lantern has rebranded chatbot company Futr to focus less on the technology, and more on the “emotional benefits” it offers
Exploring the enduring influence of heraldry in design
Logo nerds flocked to read Counter-Print’s book of heraldry-inspired designs first time around. As the publisher returns with Modern Heraldry: Volume Two, we dissect the relationship between the ancient technique and modern day branding
