Musician Murlo on creating worlds
Murlo talks to CR about storytelling, balancing music production and visual art, and the mythical references behind his last album, Dolos
How much do creatives need social media?
As part of our deep dive into social media this week, CR explores to what extent designers and illustrators should rely on social media for finding work, and discusses some of the pressures and pitfalls that it’s opened up for creatives
The art of Max Cooper
We talk to the producer about his AV show and visual album Yearning for the Infinite, and delve into how his background shaped his creative endeavours and why nature is fertile ground for creative experimentation
Barbour’s festive ad stars a wax jacket-wearing Father Christmas
The clothing brand has continued its tradition of paying homage to Raymond Briggs’ classic books and animations in its new spot, which is also helmed by his 1991 film’s original director Dave Unwin
The Conversation issue: October/November 2019
With two specially designed covers, our latest issue is all about seeing things in a new light. We’ve brought together artists, designers and even figures in politics for a range of conversations on the pressing issues of today
Animator Jamie Wolfe creates psychedelic music video for Hollis
Dancing flowers and trippy characters invade Jamie Wolfe’s animated music video, which explores life cycles and the cultural rituals around them
My Happiest Project: Anna Ginsburg
Throughout October, we’re looking at the subject of happiness, and asking creatives to tell us about the projects they’ve most enjoyed working on. Here, filmmaker and animator Anna Ginsburg talks to CR about her first self-initiated film, Private Parts
In partnership with Facebook & Instagram
On Brief: Yes Tribe x Oliver Sin
Our On Brief project pairs emerging creative talent with startups, non-profits and community groups to produce scroll-stopping visuals for Facebook and Instagram. Here we take a look at Oliver Sin’s animations for Yes Tribe
Churchill’s nodding bulldog mascot has been given a CGI makeover
Engine and Untold Studios have transformed one of the ad world’s best known characters into a skateboarding doggo in the insurance company’s latest spot, marking a wider overhaul of its branding
Artist Pete Fowler on transforming Happy Mondays into 2D
As Happy Mondays gear up to release a remastered collection of early EPs, Pete Fowler talks us through creating the psychedelic animation for the first single, The Egg
The Divine Comedy’s animated video examines machines in society
The band enlisted illustrator and director Mathieu Persan to bring their observations on technology to life in a two-part animated video, which pays homage to Saul Bass’ distinctive style
A new campaign is taking an unpatronising approach to reducing paper use
The Environmental Paper Network’s #UnwrapTheTruth is encouraging people to reduce paper consumption, with a lighthearted animation by Kyle Platts
