Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
The global authority on colour, Pantone, has announced that its 2026 Colour of the Year is Cloud Dancer (Pantone 11-4201). A “billowy, balanced white”, the shade serves as a calming influence in a “frenetic society rediscovering the value of measured consideration and quiet reflection”. It’s a more stripped-back offering compared to the foodie-inspired colours of previous years which were Peach…...
Such is the nature of modern media consumption, no one can really claim to be a true fan of something without posting about it. It’s for this very reason that Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign has become something of a cultural phenomenon – encouraging users to share their most popular artists, songs, audiobooks and podcasts, all while adding an extra layer...
Populism might be a dirty word in politics, but “populist creativity” – reaching the “length and breadth of the nation” – is the guiding principle behind Leo UK’s creative strategy...
Apple has regularly created ads highlighting how its products aid accessibility, and in this new film these tools are woven throughout the ad, which sees a group of deaf and disabled students taking part in a musical set at college. They are shown in lecture theatres, science labs, art classes and college parties using Apple tools such as Live Captions,...
Building on its Spirit of London campaign, historical gin brand Beefeater has unveiled a new brand world inspired by the idea of “vibrant urban energy”. Designed in collaboration with NB Studio, this update draws on Beefeater’s London roots, and its deep attachment to the city. Eschewing the clichés of gin branding, which these days lean heavily on artisanal, homemade aesthetics…...
CR speaks to the team reshaping the brand for a new generation through a mix of heritage and renewed emotional and cultural relevance...
A dreamy new short film from Chanel has landed ahead of the Métiers d’Art 2026 show in New York, which will be revealed at 8pm ET today. Directed by Michel Gondry, the teaser stars brand ambassador Margaret Qualley alongside Chanel’s newest recruit, A$AP Rocky, in a whimsical love story with more than a hint of Old Hollywood glamour. The dialogue-free...
Remember the metaverse? Before GenAI began dominating the headlines a few years ago, all the talk in tech was focused on how VR and AR experiences were going to revolutionise how we experience the world and interact with one another. And then it all went quiet. As the new installation Built By Sound demonstrates though, there are still designers and...
The results of the merger between Omnicom and IPG have finally been announced, with the loss of an estimated 4,000 jobs and the demise of flagship agencies FCB, MullenLowe and, perhaps most poignantly, DDB...
US airline Delta has launched a new platform that connects users with destinations around the world through the locals that call these places home. Delta Locals merges trip planning with ‘destination discovery’, and provides a new, immersive way to experience life abroad from the comfort of your home. Designed in partnership with advertising agency Kin, the platform represents the airline’s…...
Lisa Smith has taken on two significant new roles – global chief design officer at Uncommon and this year’s D&AD president. She talks to CR about her plans for both...
The team behind the podcast giant’s rebrand give us the inside scoop on responding to changing audience habits and designing for a new audiovisual age...
