‘Art’ is an evocative, emotive, subjective word. Debates have raged for centuries about what deserves to be called that: it may be up to the beholder to define beauty, but art doesn’t have to be beautiful. It must stimulate an emotional response; make you feel something. The boundaries between art and design are likewise open […]

If you want to know how to be an author, it starts with knowing you’re a writer. But there’s a difference between being a professional writer and a hobbyist. Pin Professional writers publish for a specific audience, and they publish often. Hobbyists write for themselves, and there’s nothing wrong with that. If you’re aiming to […]

After several years of disruption to live events, in-person degree shows are back in full force across the UK. For many universities and colleges, it is the first time they have been able to display graduating students’ work in a physical setting since 2019. We’ve assembled a guide to UK undergraduate shows taking place in […]

The Barcelona-based imagemaker shares how he navigates the ‘boundaries’ of being a commercial illustrator and a fine artist – and his thoughts on the perceived divide between the two Is it art? It’s a question that most creatives grapple with at some point in their careers, whether they’re making ads for major brands, directing films […]

McCaughley, who’s a former CR Gradwatch pick, spent eight months working on the film, making every single element – except the clothes – herself, as well as handling the animation and edit. She drew direct inspiration from the lyrics for Feel Joy, alongside her own experience of the anxiety of lockdown. As she says: “Sometimes […]

It’s often said that what gets measured gets done. Although it may feel overwhelming or even impossible to measure the value of something as intangible as communication, the fact is there are definitive metrics by which you can measure success. And the reward of understanding the impact of any strategic internal messaging plan is well […]

Styles is shown singing his new single Music for a Sushi Restaurant in the spot for Apple Airpods Apple may have recently decided to stop producing its iPod range, but the cultural influence of the product continues, with the tech brand revisiting its iconic iPod ‘silhouette’ ads from the noughties for its new ad for […]

Are you striving for consistency with your social media marketing? A good social media content calendar could be the missing ingredient. Creating a social media calendar is a simple process, but it can have some impressive results. Here’s how to quickly set up your social media content calendar and start leveling up your performance. What […]

Minimalism is the go-to design route for many brands. But by taking this safe option, they could be missing the opportunity to really stand out, says monopo London creative director Melanie Hubert-Crozet Minimalism in design is a controversial topic for many designers. Some deem it sleek and clean, others feel it is a shortcut for […]

You heard about AI, but have you ever used it? Just think of it this way, what if you can use artificial intelligence to create content for you so you wouldn’t have to even write? Well, believe it or not, this blog post that you are reading now was written by a simple AI tool. […]