What do young creatives want from their leaders?
We ask those establishing themselves in the ad and design industry what leaders are getting right, where there are gaps, and what their focus should be
How Loop got people to care about ear protection
The earplugs ‘designed to be seen’ have completely reshaped the category by combining innovation with creativity. Rob Weston, VP of marketing at Loop, tells us how they did it
How CeraVe charmed Gen Z
The skincare brand’s first ever Super Bowl campaign signalled a new way to approach social-first campaigns. Here’s the story of its evolution
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
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
James Junk on the benefits of collaboration
Andrei Dominiq, aka James Junk, talks to CR about the community he’s built on Instagram and why he feels it’s his responsibility as a designer to use his skills to inspire change and make a difference
The search for new talent
CR talks to a handful of ad agencies and design studios to get a sense of what they’re looking for when it comes to new talent, how they find it, and what they’re able to offer in return
The changing landscape of fashion design
Self-taught digital artist Stephy Fung is using her platform to create ornate digital garments that show how technology might reshape the fashion industry
Airbnb: Putting design at the heart of business
Recently, Airbnb has repositioned to place design and creativity at its core. We speak to Hiroki Asai, Airbnb’s global head of marketing, about how its in-house team is now driving the company into new realms
#Merky Books: Five years on
Launched in 2018 by Stormzy and Penguin Random House, #Merky Books set out to change the mainstream publishing landscape. We look at the impact it has had so far
Meet Kin: The change makers
Creative agency Kin works with its clients to harness creativity to drive meaningful change. Here, the founders reflect on new ways of collaborating, with both clients and creatives
All Deya: meet the artist behind the best beer brand going
As craft beer brand Deya turns ten, we talk to Thom Hobson, the artist behind the distinctive look of the young brewery that does things differently
Less jargon, more joy: The new rules of B2B voice
In business, the bottom line is everything. But behind every business is a human – and you need to know how to talk to them, says Reed Words’ Orlaith Wood
CR’s guide to the 2025 UK degree shows
Find out details for the undergraduate art and design showcases taking place this summer around the UK
Is women’s sport at a creative tipping point?
As the cultural momentum around women’s sport reaches fever pitch, we explore how brands are embracing diverse new audiences and challenging the conventions of sports marketing