D&AD announces New Blood ones to watch 2020
The annual festival launches its digital edition with a showcase of student work across graphic and communication design, advertising, illustration and animation
A trippy new music video for synth-pop veterans Sparks
Animator Cyriak is behind the mind-bending visuals for the duo’s latest track, The Existential Threat, which grapples with the thorny issue of our “inevitable impending death”
Creative Futures Revisited: David O’Reilly
As part of our 40th birthday celebrations, CR is revisiting the alumni from our Creative Futures scheme, which ran for nearly 30 years. Here, we profile LA-based artist David O’Reilly, an alumnus from Creative Futures’ Class of 2008
Libresse’s new ad is a rallying cry for every woman’s story to be heard
Directed by award-winning director Nisha Ganatra, the feminine hygiene brand’s latest spot uses a mish-mash of film and animation to reveal the messy and little discussed reality of women’s health – from miscarriage to menopause
Gradwatch 2020 is coming, and we want to see your work
Our annual showcase of the best graduate work is just around the corner, and we’re open for submissions. Plus, for the first time, Gradwatch is open to graduates based around the world
Meet Nestlums, the app teaching kids all about money
Following on from the success of Nestlings, a finance app for grownups, a new children’s version is using gaming techniques and cute creatures to help kids learn good financial habits from a young age
Altered States is an ode to monochrome and minimalism
Created by illustrator Tim Boelaars and animator Joe Le Huquet, the aesthetically pleasing project features animations of some of the two friends’ favourite films, TV shows, songs and books
Ikea’s Everyday Experiments explores the future of smart home tech
The furniture brand is continuing its unusual approach to transforming spaces with a new platform that offers a look at the possibilities of the connected home
2020 art and design degree show guide
With UK degree shows called off this summer, we’ve put together a list of undergraduate art and design showcases taking place online
Honne’s new animated video is a heartwarming tale of love and self-acceptance
Created by illustrator Holly Warburton in her trademark painterly style, No Song Without You tells the story of a monster who is uncertain of its place in the world and a friendly ghost who endeavours to show it the way
Chris Hopewell directs stop-motion video for Where Do The Children Play?
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has released a new version of his 1970 track, Where Do The Children Play?, along with a poignant stop-motion video created by director Chris Hopewell. We talk to Hopewell about the making of the film
Extinction Rebellion’s new film paints a hopeful picture of a “gigantic change”
We speak to Passion Pictures about the story behind XR’s powerful new animation, which depicts a future where the world has come together to save the environment
