Sho Shibuya’s New York Times artworks go on show
His serene paintings of the sunrise applied to covers of the New York Times act as a commentary on the passing of time, and the juxtaposition between current affairs and the natural world
Good Reads: Sandwich magazine is a delicious slice of cultural insight
We speak to editor Josh Jones about making the indie mag’s new ice cream sandwich themed issue and accompanying content series Brain Freeze, which is sponsored by Oatly
Big Issue unveils painted shop front to spotlight vendors
The large-scale mural hopes to challenge misconceptions around sellers of the magazine and give a tangible face to their work
Good Reads: ACV shines a spotlight on communities
We speak to the team behind Asset of Community Value, a publication that celebrates the individuals and groups harnessing creativity and solidarity for social good
All the Grand Prix winners at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity 2023
Catch up on all the Grand Prix winners at this year’s Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, where 34 of the top prizes were handed out across 32 categories
The Colour Journal looks at colour in a new light
The new publication series lifts the lid on six colours through enlightening essays, original photography, and historic artworks – beginning with a deep dive into all things blue
Charting the explosion of illustrated journalism
A new book traces the rise of press graphics from the early 19th century over a 100-year period. We hear from author Alexander Roob about what led to this golden age of illustrated media, and why it’s still relevant today
DeadHungry on food, fashion and filmmaking
The multi-hypenate chef, photographer, and filmmaker discusses how he found his creative niche, and why the fashion world is lapping up his unique approach
Inside Welsh publishing oddity, The Paper
We speak to the founders of the new, oversized magazine, which uses a nihilistic sense of humour to explore contemporary Welsh culture
How British Vogue’s Braille and audio editions are made
We speak to British Vogue and RNIB about adapting one of the world’s most popular fashion magazines into accessible formats for blind and partially sighted people – and why all brands need to wake up to the broad interests of these audiences
The New York Times For Kids editorial design
The New York Times’ monthly print section uses an engaging approach to design to get children interested in current affairs from a young age
Courier takes us through its uplifting magazine redesign
The magazine for businesses and startups has launched a refresh to coincide with its 50th issue. We hear from the design and editorial teams about how they’re tackling its shift in focus
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