Design studio Atelier Choque Le Goff on AI and luck
The two-person design studio discusses how they’ve refined their working practice and why certain tech developments don’t align with their evolving approach
Good Reads: The Miami Native is a serious magazine for an unserious city
We hear how the indie mag’s founders have articulated the intangible essence of Miami for both the local community and the Miami-curious slightly further afield
A new book explores Life magazine’s Hollywood links
This two-volume release tells the story of their connection through beautiful, retro design, and evocative imagery taken from the magazine’s pages
Rachel Gogel on the rise of fractional leadership
The independent design executive discusses what she’s learned about building creative teams, the increasing prevalence of fractional creative leadership, and why it signals a broader shift away from traditional ways of working
Shira Inbar on pushing the boundaries of editorial design
Ahead of her talk at MagCulture Live New York, we speak to the designer about her work on innovative magazine concepts for the likes of A24 and Mschf and how her multidisciplinary practice has evolved over the years
WSJ’s campaign shows why business is relevant to everyone
The newspaper’s new OOH ads by Mother cleverly capture the variety of its coverage and why we all have a stake in the business world
Good Reads: MUDEC United explores the cultural influence of anthropology
The Milanese Museum of Culture’s biannual magazine looks beyond the format of the traditional exhibition catalogue in order to provoke broader cultural conversations
The Monthly Interview: Kathy Ryan
After almost four decades at the New York Times Magazine, Kathy Ryan recently stepped down from her role as director of photography. But as CR discovers, she’s far from ready for retirement
Hanneke Rozemuller on looking beyond your own work
The illustrator talks about how an awareness of what else is being created in your field ultimately helps you make better work; plus how she approaches finding new projects
Good Reads: The Signal takes a different approach to current affairs
We hear how the media brand’s debut print publication, The Long Game, draws inspiration from Soviet era graphic design and the alternative spirit of underground publishing
Marcus McDonald on how freelancing has helped his images evolve
Formerly staff photographer at New York Magazine, the creative talks to CR about the freedom of going freelance and the importance of valuing your work
Birmingham Design Festival returns with a focus on process
The design festival is back this June with a line up of over 80 speakers across three days, including Annie Atkins, Sesame Workshop and Christopher Doyle
Johnny Hardstaff on getting intimate with photography
The director reflects on the connection between his darkly personal photography work and his commercial films, and how the former has enriched his wider practice
Dada Projects founder on the visibility of women in digital design
Founder and creative director Christina Worner talks to CR about the motivations behind setting up the design studio and what she’s doing to creative a supportive environment for anyone who works with them
Why brands can’t be everything everywhere all at once
The purpose of brand strategy is to provide brands with direction and meaning. So why are agencies and marketers so eager to keep brands open-ended?
Fortnum & Mason reveals first ever bespoke typeface family
Two new typefaces promise a more digitally-friendly brand presence, visual cohesion, and legibility
Duolingo on why brands are becoming more human
We speak to Duolingo’s global head of social media Katherine Chan about managing the team behind its lauded social strategy and how people’s perceptions of brands are shifting in the era of individual clout
Teenage kicks: how the David ad network is growing up
We talk to co-founder Fernando Musa about how the network is evolving with age, plus how he balances his unusual dual roles as chairman at David and CEO at Ogilvy Brazil
Libresse ad calls for better period education
The mixed media ad by AMV BBDO illustrates how a lack of knowledge about periods can be a lifelong issue
What can brands learn from Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign?
CR speaks to Teemu Suviala, global chief creative officer at Landor, about how Harris is cutting through the political noise, and what lessons brands can take from her bold approach