TikTok – A Match Made in Cannes. Photography by Cristina Talpa Reach is out, and resonance is in. Here’s what a week on the Croisette revealed about where the creative industries are heading next. The… Read More »Cannes Lions 2026: why resonance, niche and analogue are the future of creativity
In a brilliant piece of self-promo for a creative agency, prayer beads prove the best campaigns don’t sell products; they understand rituals fans already perform. Every England fan has a tell. Some can’t watch penalties.… Read More »Clever World Cup campaign shows how objects can create meaning beyond traditional advertising
Gavin Brophy Feeling stuck between junior and senior is a common experience, so why is it never discussed? We chat to brand designer Gavin Brophy about this much-misunderstood phase of a creative career. Everyone’s career… Read More »We need to talk about the ‘messy middle’ of our creative careers
Images courtesy of Thomas Adank, Ed Park and A Practice for Everyday Life. Based not far from the museum itself, APFEL was the perfect choice when V&A East commissioned the graphics and signage for its… Read More »The act of ‘making’ is at the heart of APFEL’s exhibition graphics for V&A East Museum
The U.S. Postal Service has a sixth sense, and doubtless a good selection board, for choosing the most salesworthy subjects for their annual roster of limited-edition thematic stamps. Selling stamps is one way the agency… Read More »The Daily Heller: Get Your Licks on Route 66
Cannes Lions Creators Party. © Caitlin Bulley From the inversion of creator authority to a craving for tangible, screen-free experiences, this year’s festival was less a celebration of technology than a reminder of what it… Read More »What are the key trends and takeaways from Cannes Lions 2026?