Why model experiences have to hit us within the feels

Why model experiences have to hit us within the feels

People’s time is precious, and if you’re going to interrupt that, it better be worth their while. Such is the creative philosophy of Trevor Guthrie, co-founder of Giant Spoon – the ad agency that “stirs shit up”. As well as traditional ad campaigns, Giant Spoon is known for producing lavish and brilliantly immersive experiences for […]



Wellcome Assortment’s new present explores the cultural historical past of sight

Wellcome Assortment’s new present explores the cultural historical past of sight

More than two million people in the UK currently live with sight loss, while almost 70% of the population wear corrective eyewear or have had laser eye surgery, according to NHS figures. Our relationship with sight extends well beyond the science behind it though; whether it’s the spiritual and cultural associations of eyes and blindness, […]



Younger Fathers’ new music video harnesses the facility of the weather

Younger Fathers’ new music video harnesses the facility of the weather

Mercury Prize-winning music group Young Fathers have announced their third album, Heavy Heavy, and with it, a new music video for the first single, called I Saw. The project saw the Scottish trio team up with self-taught Austrian-Nigerian imagemaker David Uzochukwu, known for his otherworldly imagery that explores the human experience through a mythological lens. […]



Publicity: Heather Sten

Publicity: Heather Sten

New York-based photographer Heather Sten’s work draws on nature and empathy, whether she is photographing cultural icons, advertising campaigns, or her own family Heather Sten’s photographs elicit a particular tenderness. This sensorial quality cuts through the glossy beauty that typically dominates editorial portraits and instead reaches for something softer, more natural and full of joy. […]



Celebrating the fantastical theatre of Polish design and illustration

Celebrating the fantastical theatre of Polish design and illustration

Andrzej Klimowski and Danusia Schejbal might not be familiar names, but their distinctive illustration style – especially across their gorgeous book cover designs for Everyman Library’s PG Wodehouse collection – is instantly recognisable. The married couple and creative collaborators are now the stars of a new show dedicated to their work across graphic design, portraits, linocuts […]



Human After All manufacturers Greenpeace’s new “power democracy” initiative

Human After All manufacturers Greenpeace’s new “power democracy” initiative

With a new global energy crisis that is set to worsen in the coming months, and no shortage of debates on the relationship between our energy systems and climate change, the way we power our world has never been a more topical issue. Many are calling for public ownership of energy grids and greater control […]



Jack Lueders-Sales space’s new picture e-book reveals a forgotten facet of Boston

Jack Lueders-Sales space’s new picture e-book reveals a forgotten facet of Boston

The continually changing face of cities has long been a source of inspiration – and protest – for imagemakers, who often end up documenting the harsh reality of gentrification for existing communities. This is exactly the position Jack Lueders-Booth found himself in when he began photographing the people behind Boston Public Transportation’s Orange Line, the […]



Are the artistic industries ageist?

Are the artistic industries ageist?

The topic for the latest episode of Creativity Sucks!, CR’s new podcast series, is ageism. We invite three industry experts from across design, advertising and marketing to offer their views Looking around the creative industries, it might seem that the answer to this question is pretty simple: yes, they are. However, the reasons why the […]



A historical past of queer design

A historical past of queer design

Queer design is most commonly associated with the rainbow flag, but LGBTQ_ history takes in numerous icons and design symbols, each with their own fascinating stories There’s been much furore about the rainbow flag in recent years: its updates have proved divisive not just among the LGBTQ+ community, but the design community too. Many have […]



What Are Comfortable 404s and Methods to Repair Them

What Are Comfortable 404s and Methods to Repair Them

Have you ever landed on a webpage only to see a big error message serving as a dead end to your reading? As a user, you’re left with little direction and close the tab. As the website owner, that has bad news written all over it. While these pages serve a purpose, they can be […]