Kelly Anna brings the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 campaign to life
The illustrator has created a joyful artwork and accompanying sticker pack for the England women’s team ahead of the hotly anticipated tournament this summer
The delicate balancing act of creative and commercial work
Is it a creative industries myth that bigger budget client work can’t be creatively fulfilling? Design studio DR.ME, photographer Emily Stein and branding studio NB weigh in
Chase & Status’ new album art is all about the rave
We speak to the team behind the striking cover for What Came Before, which was shot at a private gig held by the electronic music duo just as Covid restrictions were lifting
Starface is the viral skincare brand normalising acne
We speak to the team behind Starface about how it is using creativity, collaborations and a killer TikTok strategy to become the skincare brand of choice for Gen Z
A new photo book is capturing the beauty of birds
The latest publication from Hoxton Mini Press features an array of projects documenting modern-day birds around the world – ranging from wild parrots in Tokyo to prize pigeons in New York
Reinventing Interview mag for a new era
Speaking at magCulture Live in New York, Interview’s editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and editorial & design director Richard Turley discussed how they are injecting a bit of fun back into the cult magazine
A playful new visual identity for Pret
Created in collaboration with JKR, the new branding is designed to be “freshly-made” for the digital age and comes as the café chain expands into new markets
CNET’s new identity is inspired by the golden era of journalism
Collins has reimagined the tech-focused media company’s branding for a new chapter, also enlisting the help of illustrator Robert Beatty to introduce a more surrealist approach to its marketing
Why Ustwo became employee owned
We speak to the studio’s CEO, Carsten Wierwille, about its journey from being founder-run to becoming an Employee Ownership Trust, and how it hopes to inspire other creative businesses to do the same
Instagram’s new identity is all about the ‘squircle’
The social media giant worked with type foundries around the world on a bespoke new typeface that is inspired by the spherical-square shape of its existing logo
The surrealist charm of illustrator Nico Ito’s artworks
After switching from design to illustration during the pandemic, the Japanese artist’s otherworldly aesthetic has caught the attention of big name brands including Gucci and Nike
Inside the epic design challenge of the Elizabeth line
Over 30 years in the making, the new Elizabeth line in London is a herculean feat of engineering, architecture and, of course, design. We speak to TfL’s head of design, Jon Hunter, about how it will change the face of transport in London and beyond