Product Design

The future of workspace design

We explore how flexible working has inspired a new wave of office products – and ask designers what our workspaces might look like in years to come

Creative Insight

Material design: creating a sustainable future

We explore how an inventive use of materials can help pave the way for a more sustainable future – whether it’s finding new uses for waste or plant-based alternatives to plastics and leather

Creative Insight

The future of food

Rethinking the way that we grow, farm and consume food is set to play a huge role in helping us preserve the planet for future generations. But is our aversion to lab grown meats and ‘frankenplants’ holding us back? CR investigates

Creative Inspiration

A ‘Grave of Thrones’ to mourn all those who died on GoT

Australian broadcaster Foxtel and DDB Sydney have built a pop-up graveyard to pay tribute to all the thousands of characters who have died on Game of Thrones over the past seven seasons of the show

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How wearables could transform our cities and transport experiences

Brands using wearable tech should be looking beyond the health and entertainment sectors to how these products could change our entire relationship with the city, including its transport, says Luke Miles of New Territory

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How Ikea is bringing the smart home to the masses

We’re on the cusp of remotely controlling every aspect of our homes – from heating and lighting down to putting the kettle on for a cuppa. Ikea is chasing that dream with its Home Smart initiative, which is proving that connected devices should put people, not technology, first

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Do we need a code of ethics for design?

Designers have come under increasing pressure to consider the ethics and potential impact of their work. But what does this mean in practice – particularly if you’re working for a large corporation?

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What’s next for personalisation?

Access to better data – and better tech – is allowing brands to experiment with more creative approaches to personalisation. We take a look at some innovative examples – and explore what the next wave of tailored experiences might look like

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Are we expecting too much from Gen A?

In the first edition of a regular column for CR, Patrick Burgoyne reflects on Generation Alpha, and the hopes, dreams and expectations that future-gazers and brands are already placing on their shoulders

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Future of Work: Flexible Working

Flexible working is no longer a rarity, but has yet to become the norm that its advocates expect it to be in the future. We examine the challenges that need to be overcome by businesses and wider society before we can all get with the flex