Based «between New York and the internet», photographer Ramona Jingru Wang’s work is inspired by a life spent online. She talks to Gem Fletcher about her process...
Why humour is a serious business in Thai advertising
Thai commercials are much loved for their wit and surreal humour, though there’s more going on than just laughs, says Thiti Boonkerd, deputy ECD at Leo Burnett Thailand...
Anya Hindmarch reveals new ‘tuck shop’ concept store in London
Anya Hindmarch has unveiled the latest addition to the brand’s ‘village’ of shops in Chelsea, London. Drawing on the nostalgia of adolescence and school, the new destination is called Anya’s Tuck Shop, and it offers visitors a trip down memory lane, and a chance to pick up some retro-inspired goods. “Back to school were never words that brought me much...
StreetDoctors campaign highlights the reality of knife crime in the UK
The campaign from non-profit StreetDoctors revolves around the common misconception among younger demographics that there are ‘safe places’ to stab someone, and highlights the growing pressure on young adults to carry weapons. Knife crime has been a frequent topic of discussion within the UK’s media for years, along with numerous initiatives set up to address the issue, yet according to...
Quang San Art Museum identity mirrors its curation of art
Quang San Art Museum (QSAM), the first private art museum in Ho Chi Minh City dedicated exclusively to Vietnamese fine arts, has collaborated with local creative design firm M — N Associates on a new visual identity. Drawing inspiration from the museum’s architecture, as well as its unique approach to curation, the identity positions Quang San as a space for...
Good Reads: Offal journal offers up a literary feast
Designed by Richard Turley and Julia Schäfer, Offal celebrates artistic offcuts and serves up disparate text-based leftovers from a range of sources...
New campaign shows how the New York Times connects us
The New York Times has worked with local creative company Isle of Any on a new campaign titled It’s Your World to Understand. Rolling out across social media, digital and OOH, it spotlights the ways in which the media brand’s many products facilitate deeper learning and connection for their users, every day. Following on stylistically from previous NYT campaigns, such...
Nike’s new Jordan ad charts a young girl’s rise to sporting stardom
In 1984, Nike signed a deal with a young basketball player who had just started playing with the Chicago Bulls. His name was Michael Jordan, and he would go on to become one of the biggest sports stars of all time. While the move marked the first time Nike had created a shoe specifically with one athlete in mind, it...
Exposure: Tess Ayano
Japanese-American photographer Tess Ayano aims to make images to record what she feels rather than what she sees. We talk to her about her work, which crosses fashion, editorial and documentary...
How in-house teams can attract the best creative talent
In-house teams are on the rise, but not all brands offer the same creative opportunities – we examine how to draw talent to your company, and keep it...
The Undeniable Street View exposes the destruction in Ukraine
Created by a group of Ukrainian organisations – including United24, Voices of Children, Nova Ukraine and Vostok-SOS – The Undeniable Street View offers viewers an unprecedented insight into the destruction of residential buildings and other non-military targets since the conflict began a year ago. Functioning in the same way as Google Street View, users can navigate through various streets around…...
Why it pays to play it unsafe
Even in uncertain times, brands and creatives need to take risks to reap rewards: just look to history if you need proof...