Celebrating Penguin Books at 90
We reflect on Penguin Books’ formidable design history on its 90th birthday, and reveal the winners of its annual Cover Design Award
Why does adland still struggle to get social?
Social media has become the most important way for brands to engage audiences, yet its power is still underestimated by agencies, awards shows and the press – why?
The best book cover designs of the year 2024
Writer and editor Mark Sinclair chooses his favourite cover designs of 2024 and reflects on the year in books
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
What now for pro bono work?
The rise of purpose advertising has blurred the lines between commercial clients and the work that ad agencies traditionally did for charities and non-profits for free. We examine what this means for pro bono work today
Why agencies are becoming investors
As the agency model evolves, a spate of companies are seeing the advantage of backing new creative startups. They would be wise to look to the example of Mother, which has quietly done this for years to the benefit of all involved
How Guinness embraced social
By loosening its approach to advertising, and engaging with its audience directly, the drinks brand has transformed with the times and won a whole new set of fans
The Monthly Interview: Rob Lowe, aka Supermundane
Mark Sinclair talks to the artist and designer about his new book, Lost Ordinary Magic, and the importance of recognising the power of simplicity and the everyday wonders that surround us
Peter van Agtmael – Seeing in the dark
An enthralling new photobook, Buzzing at the Sill, considers America in the wake of its most recent wars
Eduardo Paolozzi: A man of ceaseless creativity
A major new retrospective at the Whitechapel Gallery, which opened this week, celebrates the varied and experimental work of Eduardo Paolozzi
Inside La La Land
La La Land, Damien Chazelle’s romantic musical, has picked up rave reviews from critics and is sweeping the board at awards shows. Over six years in the making, the film stays true to Chazelle’s vision as conceived while he was at college at Harvard. We hear from producer Marc Platt and music director Marius de Vries about how it was made.
Geometry Club: an Instagram feed of perfectly aligned architectural photos
Instagram account Geometry Club collates symmetrical photographs of buildings shot from a single perspective. We speak to its creator, Dave Mullen, about how the project got started