A self-confessed “nerd”, Jaskowska has helped shape digital fashion and beauty culture, first via her wildly successful Instagram filters. Now she is experimenting with how AI will change fashion, beauty and art...
Northern Design Festival returns in May
The third edition of Northern Design Festival returns this May and will include speakers from across the design industry, with an ambition to bring together creatives, students and studios. This year’s event centres on the theme of heritage and the power of community, and will examine “where we come from and how that shapes what we create”. Taking place in...
Motion Sickness makes a bloody pledge to human creativity
How we show our commitment to our work varies: some stay late, others eat their lunch al desko. Auckland-based creative company Motion Sickness has taken it a step further with The Blood Oath – “An invitation for industry leaders, clients and collaborators to make a symbolic and literal commitment to ideas made by humans.” Delivered in specimen-style packaging, the kit...
Exposure: Daniela Spector
Photographer Daniela Spector has shot for the New York Times and Wall Street Journal and is a long-time collaborator with musician Princess Nokia. In her personal work, she explores the lives of her mother and grandmother, reflecting on grief and family along the way...
New St Paul’s Cathedral identity blends past and present
St Paul’s Cathedral is arguably London’s most iconic landmark, having dominated the city’s skyline since its completion over 300 years ago. A vital religious site and a symbol of resilience during the Blitz, it has long played an important role in defining Britain’s sense of identity. Now, this famous old building has been given a visual refresh, reflecting both its...
A brief history of advertising case studies
It’s easy to hate these time-consuming, often hyperbolic showcases. Yet, says Ben Kay, in a complicated advertising and media landscape they can offer vital insights...
New campaign from Casper aims to help you relax
Casper has released its first major campaign in four years, which hopes to reassert it as a leader in the crowded sleep sector. Known for its groundbreaking mattress technology, which took the world by storm in 2014, the brand has grown since then to become a firm favourite among those looking for a better night’s sleep. However, after a significant...
The reality of working with AI as a creative
As AI moves from experiment to execution, CR looks into how the creative process is changing but why the fundamentals of storytelling remain the same...
Burger King reframes the Whopper as the ultimate post-race reward
Burger King UK has its eyes firmly on the finish line in a new campaign that reframes the Whopper as the ultimate post-marathon reward, tapping into the rituals of an increasingly running-obsessed nation. Created by BBH, Whopper of a Finish marks the second instalment of the brand’s Foodfillment platform, which celebrates moments of deep, almost primal satisfaction tied to food....
Times Radio campaign aims to offer clarity amidst the chaos
Titled ‘Understanding the News Starts with Listening’, the new campaign asks members of the public to open their ears rather than their eyes in order to truly get a grasp on current global politics. It encourages them to trust Times Radio and its daily broadcasts to be a voice of reason in an increasingly complex and confusing world. Developed by...
Political memes: propaganda or entertainment?
Memes are replacing the slow process of diplomacy, and are proving to be powerful weapons of communication and manipulation in complex global conflicts. Here, writer and lecturer Jess Crombie examines why this ‘silly as serious’ content works so well...
Not Wieden+Kennedy creates identity for Premier Jumping League
The Premier Jumping League (PJL) is a new global equestrian jumping league, and branding and design agency Not Wieden+Kennedy has worked on the visual identity and launch film for the brand. From the outset, the ambition was clear for the PJL – they wanted a visual look that matched the league’s high standards, big prize pots and modern broadcast tech....