Telstra launches 26 stop motion ads starring Aussie wildlife
The Australian mobile network is highlighting its strengths in a series of intricate campaign films featuring charming stop motion puppets
Stephan Dybus on not being locked into one discipline
The artist and illustrator has worked across different industries and fields in both his personal and commercial practice. Here he tells CR the advantages of doing so
The rise of puppets in advertising
We look into the use of live-action puppets in ad campaigns and the value brands are seeing in these characters, plus how their limitations can sometimes be their strength
J Hus releases split music video set in parallel worlds
Created by multidisciplinary studio Picnic, the 2D animation follows two characters communicating through the ether, which is neatly presented in an interactive experience that shows both perspectives
Our guide to the 2024 UK degree shows
Find out details for the UK undergraduate art and design showcases taking place this summer
Talking career evolution with David Wilson
Stunning cabaret performances at the Playgrounds and Offf festivals are taking director David Wilson’s work in a new direction. He explains how everything he does is interconnected and why not every director’s ambition is to make movies
Illustrator Black Childish on embracing imperfections
Since making the decision to go freelance last year, Black Childish’s distinctive aesthetic has caught the attention of everyone from WeTransfer to Channel 4
Florence Burns on chronic illness and creativity
We speak to the Manchester-based illustrator and animator about how she uses her practice as a platform to discuss everything from disability discrimination to LGBTQIA+ liberation
Coke Studio transforms vinyl records into zoetropes
Coca-Cola’s global music platform has released vinyls that come to life thanks to a vintage analogue animation technique
Illustrator Sean Dong on what he’s learned from his students
Alongside teaching at MICA, the creative takes on editorial commissions where he plays with light and shadow in his 3D illustrations
Does Great Britain need a rebrand?
As the UK grapples with its identity in the post-Brexit era, is its reputation as a global creative powerhouse under threat?
Welcome to the wild world of Yonk
Based in the Netherlands, the artist duo behind Yonk are creating magical sculptural worlds using VR tools, and sharing their techniques with fans and clients as they go
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