There’s been a rapid rise in on-demand grocery delivery apps, complete with similarly snappy names and attention-grabbing branding. But can they compete with traditional supermarkets amid the cost of living crisis?...
Branston Pickle marks 100 years with a tangy brand refresh
After Branston Pickle’s new logo and packaging design, both by This Way Up, were revealed earlier this summer, the condiments brand is launching a refreshed identity led by Wonderhood Studios. The new visual and verbal identity leans into its lengthy heritage, having spent the last 100 years as a staple of many British kitchens. According to Simon Elvins, head of...
Tom Gauld’s new book collects nearly two decades of literary cartoons
Following the release of his book Department of Mind-Blowing Theories in 2020, which brought together his extensive work for New Scientist magazine, London-based cartoonist and illustrator Tom Gauld has announced the publication of another collection of cartoons – this time featuring his weekly comic strips for the Guardian. Released by Canongate, Revenge of the Librarians is testament to Gauld’s… Source...
Andrew Melchior on designing for the internet of things
Having worked with the likes of Björk, David Bowie and Massive Attack, Andrew Melchior recently joined The Mill as EVP, global director of experience. Here, he shares his thoughts on where tech will take us in future...
The Girls Scouts’ rebrand cements its place as a “hopeful cultural force”
The Girls Scouts of the USA counts 1.7 million girls as members, spread across 112 independent councils – each of which, up until now, had been designing its own communications. Collins has been working with the organisation since 2019 to create a new identity that brings its constituent parts together. According to the studio, the goal was to affirm the...
Pierre Charpin’s new monograph encompasses 17 years of drawings
French designer, visual artist and scenographer Pierre Charpin has released a new monograph titled Avec le dessin, which charts the development of his drawing practice between the years 2005 and 2022. Published by Éditions B42, the book is the designer’s first in eight years and takes a deep dive into his expansive oeuvre, exploring the many styles and approaches that...
Bridging the Gap
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Gucci’s new campaign is an ode to the genius of Stanley Kubrick
Since joining Gucci in 2015, Alessandro Michele has challenged the fashion world’s status quo with his cutting-edge designs and brilliantly offbeat campaigns, which are typically laden with historical and pop culture references. The fashion house’s AW22 campaign is further proof of the creative director’s ability to surprise and delight audiences, paying homage to the work of none other than… Source...
Why brands need to become less London-centric
We speak to Channel 4 about how it is providing more creative career opportunities across the UK’s regions, plus why an increasing number of brands are setting their sights beyond the London bubble...
Gradwatch 2022: Marina Garcia Salcedo, Nottingham Trent University
“I think I’ve always enjoyed packaging, even before university,” says Nottingham Trent University graduate, Marina Garcia Salcedo. This much is evident from her portfolio, which features a range of bright, colourful projects that lean heavily into the world of packaging. There’s Gutted, a probiotic beer brand that features chunky type and geometric shapes; Mush, a mushroom coffee brand with a…...
Leibniz unveils a tasty new look
Founded in 1889 by Hermann Bahlsen, German family enterprise Bahlsen is one of Europe’s most successful confectionary companies. Arguably its most famous brand is Leibniz, which is instantly recognisable thanks to its teeth-shaped design and the ‘Leibniz Butterkeks’ typeface imprinted on the biscuit. While perceptions of Leibniz today are steeped in history, brand agency Auge Design was tasked… Source...
Gradwatch 2022: Ying Zeng, London College of Communication
Originally from China, Ying Zeng’s introduction to animation, while studying at Jiangnan University in Jiangsu Province, wasn’t exactly what she’d expected when she embarked on a creative career. “I didn’t have the luxury of freedom to experiment with themes or techniques,” she tells CR. “Students were told to follow instructions and do tedious daily practice on standard industry software… Source...