Chu-Chieh Lee’s ever-evolving animation practice
The director discusses how moving from Taiwan to London and exploring more traditional forms of animation have informed her approach
Anaïs Rallo’s meditative blend of art and design
Heavily influenced by Japanese print culture and 1970s psychedelia, Rallo’s expansive practice spans everything from festival posters to art murals
Francesc Estrada’s alternative zine universe
The Barcelona-born illustrator shares his love of the underground comic genre, which oozes into his risograph prints and publications
Acia Yang’s cerebral illustrated scenes
The painter and illustrator, who is based between Taipei and Brussels, shares how she blends her two worlds in her dreamlike artworks
Tommy Brentnall on treading his own path
The London-based illustrator, designer and DJ discusses the key inspirations behind his offbeat aesthetic, plus why he’s not interested in working with big brands
Thomas Bryson-King on finding his feet
The Bristol-born animator and illustrator, who is part of our New Talent 2024 showcase, shares how getting signed by an agency and moving to the other side of the world have helped him finally feel settled in his practice
Gregor Petrikovič on what it means to be human
Artist Gregor Petrikovič, who is part of our New Talent 2024 showcase, explains how he is using artificial intelligence to explore the human element that differentiates us from the machine
Juju Stojanovic on moving from dance to design
Prior to studying design, Juju Stojanovic was building a career in dance, with a bit of maths thrown in. It turns out this is the perfect formula for her new vocation. She is part of our New Talent showcase for 2024
Jakub Gessler is making portraiture special again
As part of our New Talent showcase for 2024, photographer and director Jakub Gessler talks about making the switch from assisting to leading on shoots, and what motivates him now
Georgia Canning on the joy of retro-futurism
The British-Australian designer Georgia Canning talks to CR about techy folklore, creating new worlds and her lifelong obsession with emerging software. Canning is part of our New Talent showcase for 2024
Director Luis Cross on getting big stories out of small moments
As Luis Cross builds up a portfolio of character-driven projects, he is also establishing his own character as a director. He reflects on his career so far as part of our New Talent showcase for 2024
Weaving narratives with Tara LC Sood
Included as part of our New Talent showcase for 2024, Tara LC Sood has had an unconventional route into photography and developed a process that considers people’s interior and exterior worlds
A look at the challenges facing creative education
Creative computing artist and educator Jazmin Morris discusses why she decided to leave full-time academia and how educational institutions can better prepare the next generation of talent
How to get noticed when you’re new to the industry
How can emerging creatives communicate their work in a way that’s both meaningful and effective? We asked editor and art buyer Ashleigh Kane and Bloomberg Businessweek magazine art director Jordi Ng for some advice
Jack Zhang’s new nostalgia
Barely graduated, animation director Jack Zhang has already worked with some of the biggest names in fashion and music. Part of our New Talent showcase for 2024, he tells us about his journey so far
Safa Boughida on navigating her way into the ad industry
Safa Boughida has made a whistle-stop tour through some of the most creative agencies in Paris and Amsterdam, and along the way developed a portfolio rich in storytelling. She is part of our New Talent showcase for 2024
How can the ad industry retain new talent?
As Gen Z navigate what they want from a career in advertising, the industry is starting to wake up to the fact that it needs young talent more than they need it
Tom Emmerson on going against the grain
Whether shooting music videos, directing commercials, or eyeing up a career in feature films, the director is determined to make work that challenges mediocre creativity
Irene Suosalo on the joys of the creative journey
The video artist and illustrator is driven by her creative process, which combines new and old techniques. Here, she talks about the importance of working with other creatives
Lücy Jordan on shaking up the status quo
We speak to Mother creative team Lücy Aa and Jordan Waters about how they fell into advertising, and why the industry needs to get better at opening itself up to new talent
Carlos Idun-Tawiah on breathing life into the past
The photographer weaves reality and fiction in his work until the two become blurred. Here, he talks to us about his process and maintaining creative integrity in commercial projects
Why it pays to teach business to designers
How much should design graduates know about business and branding? For fashion academy JCA, entrepreneurship is an essential part of the learning experience
Mònica Losada on the benefits of learning in design
Barcelona-based graphic designer Mònica Losada has found there’s always something new to learn in her practice and has recently taken to experimenting with digital programs to create printed matter
Salomé Gomis-Trezise on finding freedom through AI
With the help of AI tech, Salomé Gomis-Trezise creates images to reflect her experience of the world, her journey, and the obstacles she overcomes