A new book explores Life magazine’s Hollywood links
This two-volume release tells the story of their connection through beautiful, retro design, and evocative imagery taken from the magazine’s pages
Rachel Gogel on the rise of fractional leadership
The independent design executive discusses what she’s learned about building creative teams, the increasing prevalence of fractional creative leadership, and why it signals a broader shift away from traditional ways of working
Shira Inbar on pushing the boundaries of editorial design
Ahead of her talk at MagCulture Live New York, we speak to the designer about her work on innovative magazine concepts for the likes of A24 and Mschf and how her multidisciplinary practice has evolved over the years
WSJ’s campaign shows why business is relevant to everyone
The newspaper’s new OOH ads by Mother cleverly capture the variety of its coverage and why we all have a stake in the business world
Good Reads: MUDEC United explores the cultural influence of anthropology
The Milanese Museum of Culture’s biannual magazine looks beyond the format of the traditional exhibition catalogue in order to provoke broader cultural conversations
The Monthly Interview: Kathy Ryan
After almost four decades at the New York Times Magazine, Kathy Ryan recently stepped down from her role as director of photography. But as CR discovers, she’s far from ready for retirement
Hanneke Rozemuller on looking beyond your own work
The illustrator talks about how an awareness of what else is being created in your field ultimately helps you make better work; plus how she approaches finding new projects
Good Reads: The Signal takes a different approach to current affairs
We hear how the media brand’s debut print publication, The Long Game, draws inspiration from Soviet era graphic design and the alternative spirit of underground publishing
Marcus McDonald on how freelancing has helped his images evolve
Formerly staff photographer at New York Magazine, the creative talks to CR about the freedom of going freelance and the importance of valuing your work
Birmingham Design Festival returns with a focus on process
The design festival is back this June with a line up of over 80 speakers across three days, including Annie Atkins, Sesame Workshop and Christopher Doyle
Kolectivo San Jacinto: Face. Deface.
Entrant: Underline Studio; Category: Editorial Design
The Wall Street Journal: Missing Articles campaign
On the first anniversary of journalist Evan Gershkovich’s wrongful imprisonment in Russia, the Wall Street Journal’s cover design was a stark reminder that sometimes the loudest statements require no words at all
How Center design studio is shaping startups
Formerly a design director at Coca-Cola, Alex Center’s Brooklyn studio now brings branding magic to startups and small businesses
Laphroaig x Willem Dafoe is a peaty partnership worth savouring
The Islay single malt has enlisted the Hollywood star for its latest campaign, celebrating the whisky’s unmistakable, enigmatic taste
Why brands need culture
In her new book, Leila Fataar explains how the most powerful engagements between brands and audiences happen through culture, requiring different approaches to marketing and comms
Brompton unfolds bold new identity for its 50th anniversary
The British cycling brand has partnered with Studio Blackburn to celebrate its heritage as it enters a new, globally minded era