Andy Altmann, who has died aged 63, was a generational creative talent. Best known for his influential, inventive and often irreverent work with Why Not Associates and the artist Gordon Young, he crested a new wave of exciting, progressive British graphic designers, many of whom graduated from St Martins School of Art and the Royal College in London in the...
The ATP serves up a modernised logo in major rebrand
As part of its ongoing efforts to revolutionise the image of tennis, and appeal to an evolving fanbase, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has rebranded for the sixth time in its 54-year history, with the help of NYC-based agency Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv. In response to a growing global audience, and with an eye to engaging younger fans,...
Climate storytelling is broken – but creativity can fix it
Net zero is failing, political rhetoric is hardening, misinformation is everywhere. But agencies and brands can still help shape the climate narrative. Here, strategist Lameya Chaudhury and designer Sana Iqbal discuss how creative thinking and design can rebuild trust and inspire action...
VW France launches charming campaign to encourage car recycling
Created by DDB France, the new ad aims to change public perception of the importance of recycling end-of-life vehicles, which are often left in garages, at the end of gardens, or – as illustrated here – in the middle of nowhere. Rather than adopting a preachy or sentimental tone, the brand opted for dark humour to impart its message, with...
New photo book captures the absurd beauty of New York City
Daniel Arnold’s You Are What You Do brings together 20 years’ worth of work, revealing the photographer’s obsessive, empathetic eye...
The Monthly Interview: Jonathan Kneebone
The co-founder of the Glue Society explains why experiential advertising is growing in stature, and how he’s found a new lease of life after decades in the industry...
JD Sports asks its audience to shoot its new campaign
Created by Uncommon Creative Studio, in its third seasonal campaign for JD Sports, the film hands the camera over to the audience, in order to create an ad that is not just aimed at young people, but shot by them too – on their own phones. Titled Where are you going?, the mini documentary features footage captured by 286 participants...
Type foundry F37 releases new font inspired by 1970s Holborn
Manchester-based type foundry F37 has worked with Nomad Studio on a new book to celebrate the launch of its latest typeface, Holborn. Inspired by 1970s design culture – specifically its manifestation in the historic London district that serves as its namesake – this collaborative title is an ode to an era of bold signage and advertising. In its design, Holborn...
Carla Rossi on the pursuit of beauty through photography
The photographer talks to CR about her debut photobook, Bellissima, plus the representation of women in the media and its impact...
Inside the latest hospitality design trends
«Margins are thin, consumers are savvy, and expectations are high»: we look at why design matters more than ever in today’s restaurant industry...
How&How creates human-centred branding for healthcare app Trellis
For many women in the US and abroad, keeping track of their health while dealing with a disjointed and underfunded national healthcare system is an uphill battle, and this issue only intensifies once they decide to start a family. Which is why, earlier this year, a new platform called Trellis was launched to much acclaim. Designed to support women during...
Wallace & Gromit have Christmas covered with Barbour
For the last two years Shaun the Sheep has graced Barbour’s Christmas ads, providing a touch of charm. For this year’s campaign the brand has teamed up with animation studio Aardman for a third time for some stop-motion magic, though this time it’s Wallace & Gromit who take centre stage. The spot takes place at Wallace & Gromit’s home where...

