A brand new marketing campaign makes use of journey posters to sort out anti-Asian hate crime

A brand new marketing campaign makes use of journey posters to sort out anti-Asian hate crime

Created by Droga5 for the Asian American Federation, the vintage-inspired posters provide a clever take on a loaded question: where are you really from? The US is in the midst of an anti-Asian crisis, with hate crimes against Asian people increasing by over 70% last year according to the FBI. To help combat this worrying […]



Shelter advert highlights the challenges confronted by the homeless at Christmas

Shelter advert highlights the challenges confronted by the homeless at Christmas

While many Christmas ads this year have been focused on the opportunity for family and friends to come together again after the restrictions that were in place in 2020, this film from homelessness and housing charity Shelter paints a different picture. Centred on the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter, it initially seems […]



How I Work: Gabriella Marcella, founding father of Risotto Studio

How I Work: Gabriella Marcella, founding father of Risotto Studio

The founder of Risotto Studio, the Glasgow print shop devoted to the glories of printing and paper, talks about the bustling art scene in the city, the beauty of keeping things small, and her house style Gabriella Marcella set up Risotto Studio in 2012 after graduating from Glasgow School of Art’s graphic design course. She […]



Norwich Metropolis FC unveils crest replace after 50 years

Norwich Metropolis FC unveils crest replace after 50 years

Norwich City FC has unveiled an updated crest created by SomeOne to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the previous design, which was originally hand drawn by architect Andrew Anderson after winning a competition. Interestingly, the nuts and bolts of the crest – a lion, castle and canary perched on top of a ball – […]



Juliette Toma makes use of digital methods to create her offbeat photographs

Juliette Toma makes use of digital methods to create her offbeat photographs

LA-based artist and illustrator Juliette Toma’s style combines a painterly approach with a stylised aesthetic. While she has a keen eye for details, she also tries to avoid things looking “too perfect”, using colour choices, character features and environments to bring an oddness to her works.  “My work is a little quirky, bright, and can […]



Enhance the Employer-Worker Reference to Communication

Enhance the Employer-Worker Reference to Communication

The “big quit” continues to accelerate in the U.S., with another 4.4 million workers reported to have resigned from their jobs in September, bringing the total to more than 24 million since April 2021. This historic departure of workers isn’t expected to abate any time soon—a recent McKinsey & Company survey found that 40% of […]



Doconomy’s artistic method to tackling local weather change

Doconomy’s artistic method to tackling local weather change

The platform helps brands and consumers better understand the impact of the products they make and use. CR speaks to co-founder Johan Pihl about the ways in which fusing innovation and creativity has allowed it to flourish In addressing the climate crisis, Johan Pihl, co-founder, executive creative director and chief innovation officer at Doconomy, believes […]



Artwork director vs copywriter?

Artwork director vs copywriter?

The ad industry has long paired two creatives in the roles of art director and copywriter, but how do the positions divide up in the modern industry? What’s the difference between a copywriter and an art director? The answer might seem obvious: one does the visual stuff while the other makes sure the words are […]



Find out how to Use Vivid Verbs to Deliver Your Scenes to Life

Find out how to Use Vivid Verbs to Deliver Your Scenes to Life

Have you ever felt your writing is flat, despite how many beautiful words you use? You might be overusing adjectives and adverbs. Luckily, there is an easy fix—use vivid verbs instead. Although you might instinctively think adjectives will improve your character description or prose, swapping exciting verbs for common verbs actually does a better job […]



New Bonobo monitor Otomo will get frenetic music video

New Bonobo monitor Otomo will get frenetic music video

Roller skater Harrison Peterkin is the star of the music video for Otomo, Bonobo’s new single with producer O’Flynn, which is directed by Dave Bullivant. The track’s introduction and choral bridge offer moments of respite in the visuals as Peterkin glides around serenely. However, the tension soon builds back up through his expressive movement on […]