Oliver Frank Chanarin on the ethics of documentary images
The photographer talks to us about objectivity and consent in imagemaking, and creating his first body of work since the end of his 20-year creative partnership with Adam Broomberg
How to create timeless sonic branding
We speak to composer and sound designer Dave Connolly about creating the sonic identities for brands like Huel and Premier League, why the best sonic branding is self-referential, and what composers for brands can learn from Succession
Illustrator Eline Van Dam on being flexible with style
Having carved out a career in editorial illustration, the Dutch creative talks about her process and how it’s the journey of creating that matters to her, more than the finished product
Vasantha Yogananthan on capturing the purity of childhood
The French photographer and co-founder of Chose Commune talks to us about adapting to young people in his latest project, and the complexities of running a publishing house in today’s climate
Rebranding Channel 4 for a new era
We speak to 4creative and Pentagram about how they brought Channel 4’s famous blocks back together in its new identity, and why having a strong brand is more important than ever for broadcasters
How Eurovision’s winning performance came to life
Sweden’s Loreen has made history as the first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice. Here, we speak to the creative team behind the singer’s cinematic performance
Tina Barney on how her career began
The photographer talks to CR about her new book, which collates long-lost images of friends and family from the 70s and 80s, and reflects on how the iPhone has changed portraiture
Sam Walker directs gravity-defying spot for Formula E
The brand has teamed up again with Uncommon Creative Studio for the new season’s campaign. Here Walker takes us through how they created this mind-bendingly ambitious film
A fashion-forward new look for Stella Artois
We hear from the brand’s long-time collaborator JKR about why they leant into both high and low culture when bringing its new brand world to life
Exposure: Sinna Nasseri
Whether he’s photographing a political rally, a plastic surgeon at work or a celebrity, Sinna Nasseri’s images are close up and intimate. Gem Fletcher profiles his work
Shae DeTar’s otherworldly images of the female form
The model-turned-imagemaker’s debut book brings together her decade-long series of painstakingly hand-painted photographs, which celebrate women’s bodies in all their glory
Ibrahim Rayintakath on translating text into visuals
The India-based creative talks about the unique challenges and opportunities of editorial illustration, and the techniques he uses to avoid repetition in his practice
Exposure: Tess Ayano
Japanese-American photographer Tess Ayano aims to make images to record what she feels rather than what she sees. We talk to her about her work, which crosses fashion, editorial and documentary
Mandy Walker on lensing the talent and tragedy of Elvis
Ahead of a hotly tipped awards season for Baz Luhrmann’s biopic of the King, Mandy Walker discusses her role in bringing the film’s aesthetic to life – and why there aren’t more women in cinematography
The making of Young Fathers’ visceral album art
The Scottish band’s new album, Heavy Heavy, comes with supercharged imagery that’s all about letting go. We speak to the band members and collaborator Tom Hingston about how they created the visuals for the record
Matt Williams on making a career change
Previously a footwear designer, Williams made the shift into illustration four years ago and is now working for clients including Nike and Vogue. He talks about the challenges he’s faced and the changes he’d like to see in the industry
How Elastic created the title sequence for the Last of Us
As HBO’s TV adaptation of the hugely successful game sweeps across the world, hear how California-based studio Elastic designed the oddly beautiful opening credits
Artist Corbin Shaw on slogans and subversion
The Sheffield-born artist talks to us about the power of wordplay and textiles, how artists can work successfully with brands, and why football fans are “practising artists”
Exposure: Kuba Ryniewicz
The work of photographer Kuba Ryniewicz examine themes of activism and belonging, as well as new ways of thinking about fashion
The eerily beautiful world of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
We hear from the director and the film’s head puppet maker, Georgina Hayns, about the painstaking process of bringing one of the world’s most famous stories to life in stop motion
Bruce Mau on why human-centred design isn’t enough
Bruce Mau, who spoke recently at Design Week Ireland, talks to CR about his design philosophy, how he defines the role of a designer, and makes a case for optimism in dark times
In praise of silliness
Providing the perfect antidote to our serious times, Leanne Rule’s illustrations and animations have caught the eye of everyone from femcare brand Libresse to the makers of Love Island
Inside the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ trippy new album artwork
We meet the minds behind the weird, wondrous world constructed to embody the group’s second album in six months, Return of the Dream Canteen
John Nolan on the enduring appeal of animatronics
The director and animatronics designer behind Harry Potter and the latest Jurassic World film discusses how he found his creative niche, plus why he loves making ads