A Profound Waste of Time magazine, which was founded by graphic designer Caspian Whistler in 2018, was set up with the aim of exploring how people think and feel about the games they play. In an interview with CR at the time, Whistler explained that he wanted it to offer a counterpoint to typical games […]

Welcome to my weekly round-up of the best-of-the-best recent leadership and communication blog posts.  This Week’s Round-Up of Leadership and Communication Blogs: The Evolving Communication FunctionBy Institute for Public Relations and PR News (@InstituteForPR via @PRNews)An interesting study taking a comprehensive look at the perceptions, roles, structures, and future of communication. “When defining the ‘best’ […]

In her work, graphic designer and visual artist Louise Julien wants to create a universe people can escape to. From personal pieces to commissioned projects, she feels everything has a story to tell. With a colourful and dreamy yet bold aesthetic, Julien often takes inspiration from pop and internet culture.  Three years ago, Julien finished […]

The proof is irrefutable. Commercial advertisements are one of the best ways to encourage customers to buy your products, and understanding the psychology behind why certain purchasing decisions are made will help influence your advertising approach for higher conversion rates. With the right persuasive commercial techniques, you can inspire viewers to get involved with your […]

Created by strategic brand studio Kiss Branding, the project features a new brand identity, website and membership app Leeds City Council has run Breeze for the past 20 years, offering activities, events and discounts to under 19 year-olds across the city. To coincide with the launch of a new membership app, it commissioned Kiss Branding […]

Historically speaking, portraits have almost always been about glorifying the subject – so what’s behind our recent fascination with unflattering, caricatured depictions of ourselves? Two years ago, my friend commissioned the artist Ian Stevenson to do a portrait of me. He’d been accepting drawing requests via Instagram and, knowing I love his work, she sent […]

If you want to improve your writing, it doesn’t hurt to mater some English grammar skills. One of the questions a lot of writers asks is how to use the word maybe: specifically, when to use maybe vs. may be. Don’t worry. You’re not alone in thinking that the English language can have some difficult […]

The epic new spot, created by Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam, strikes a new tone for the phone brand, mixing quirky scenes with a heavy musical theatre vibe Samsung has channelled Andrew Lloyd Webber for its latest commercial, with the new ad featuring a manifesto of sorts on what you can get from your phone via […]

Are you looking for a bit of customer love online? Tinder could be the hookup your brand is looking for. With a monthly user base of 66 million people and 50 percent between 18-25, Tinder is the perfect place to connect with younger audiences, no matter the product offering. Ready to swipe right? Let’s take […]

Considering she’s only recently graduated, Danish-Mexican photographer Carina Kehlet Schou’s portfolio feels impressively polished. The Central Saint Martins graduate has already interned for photographers such as Jamie Hawkesworth and Hanna Moon, and had her work featured in publications including Polyester, Notion and i-D. Schou credits her early success with the broad introduction to the creative […]