Good Reads: Discover the ugly, lovely chaos of Circus journal

Good Reads: Discover the ugly, lovely chaos of Circus journal

Jackson Bowley’s website bio describes himself as a London based ‘beauty’ photographer. The use of inverted commas is an inside joke with himself, alluding to the fact that, despite having shot for the likes of Asos and 3ina, he’s always struggled to find a version of beauty that fits with his own vision. The idea […]



Fantasy worlds for marginalised communities

Fantasy worlds for marginalised communities

Elise Rose has always found herself drawn to fantastical worlds. Growing up in Coventry at a time when there weren’t many creative opportunities for young people, this manifested itself in an obsession with fantasy gaming, in particular role-playing games (RPGs) such as The Sims. “It was quite isolating, especially if you were into creativity, or […]



7 Phrases to Keep away from in Writing to Be a Higher Author

7 Phrases to Keep away from in Writing to Be a Higher Author

If you’re reading this, then you want to be a better writer. However, becoming a better writer is elusive, isn’t it? It’s more art than science. There are hundreds of writing rules, thousands of words to know, and millions of possible ways you could write a simple message. There are also words to avoid in writing. How do you become […]



Asha & Co’s new RSPB branding ‘reconciles urgency with inclusivity’

Asha & Co’s new RSPB branding ‘reconciles urgency with inclusivity’

Asha & Co has worked on the new brand positioning, identity, and messaging for nature conservation charity RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), aiming to better communicate “the scale and depth of the charity’s work, enabling it to speak with passion, understanding, hope and urgency”, according to the agency. The RSPB visual identity […]



Taika Waititi takes the reins for Amazon’s Christmas advert

Taika Waititi takes the reins for Amazon’s Christmas advert

It wouldn’t be the Christmas ad season without a little bit of festive schmaltz, and this year Amazon has delivered the goods with an especially heartfelt spot. Lucky Generals, the agency behind the brand’s holiday campaign since 2017, decided to bring in the big guns to pull off its vision, enlisting the help of Academy […]



Okocha Obasi’s mission to problem the established order

Okocha Obasi’s mission to problem the established order

The graphic designer and art director discusses why he thinks university is a scam, feeling othered, and finding joy in his current design role at creative agency Futurimpose “If there’s not a space for you, then you have to create it. I think that’s something that has always been quite deep inside of me,” says […]



In his newest venture, Noma Bar sculpts new characters from outdated toys

In his newest venture, Noma Bar sculpts new characters from outdated toys

Photos by Luke Kirwin What can a child’s soft toy teach us about empathy? According to Israeli graphic artist Noma Bar, a lot. Best known for his minimal 2D illustration work and his collaborations with high profile authors, magazines and newspapers, Bar’s latest project has seen him venture out into the world of 3D art […]



6 Issues to Count on From Writing Sprints Like NaNoWriMo

6 Issues to Count on From Writing Sprints Like NaNoWriMo

Expectations are important. If you are craving yogurt and you walk into a bakery, you are likely to be disappointed. Think you are going to get a raise, but all you receive is a pat on the back? Frustrated. If you think your date is taking you to see a ballet and you end up […]



The way to preserve nice concepts alive – even when the shopper says no

The way to preserve nice concepts alive – even when the shopper says no

We’ve all had the experience. You or your team dream up the most inspiring idea. The one. It couldn’t possibly fail. It is certain to take the brand and business to the next level. And so, you present it, full of joy, ambition, and confidence, and the client says, “That’s a really great idea, but […]



Counter-Print’s new e-book explores why mascots are “having a little bit of a second”

Counter-Print’s new e-book explores why mascots are “having a little bit of a second”

Monsieur Bibendum, Tony the Tiger, the Jolly Green Giant … the world of branding has a huge cast of characters and more are being added all the time. In Mascot, Counter-Print tries to get to the bottom of our fascination with them. “Interest in the animal as a logo or symbol dates way back in […]