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You can’t hurry a good typeface. All that sketching, drawing, honing, editing, balancing… Then there are the uppercase and italics to perfect, and different weights. Sometimes, it can take years. Few typefaces, though, would have been in...
Posted by: Fontsmith
I always hated Craigslist. I found the website ugly, difficult to use and generally just an assault on my senses so I always avoided it. But it turns out I was behind with the times, Craigslist was way ahead of the pack with its terrible user...
Posted by: Kate Lewin
As a writer, I know all too well that finding a place of true solitude in this world of perpetual distraction is no mean feat. Not only do we have to live in a constant battle with the very tools we use to ply our trade (social media is a wonderful...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Studio C&C is design duo Adam and Donal, who complement each other's strengths to produce collaborative design, art, publishing and fashion pieces. Their trippy, tropical style caught our eye... First off tell us who you guys are, what you create...
Posted by: Kate Lewin
Today’s Brand Case Studies celebrates not one but three different creative makers and craftspeople who are forging new paths in the spirit of the old ways. We’re a fan of highlighting smaller brands who contribute to - rather than add to...
Posted by: Kate Lewin
Leo Burnett Tailor Made hire Latino athletes for new Samsung campaign I'll Be There Samsung and Leo Burnett Tailor Made called on Latino athletes, symbols of perseverance the world over, to show how their devices are present even at those most...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Today's celebrity folk are rarely content to stick with the roles that made them their millions. The Hollywood rolodexes are full of actors wanting to become musicians, rappers wanting to become talk show hosts, and sports stars wanting to become...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Fingerpaint Marketing Fingerpaint Marketing has hired seasoned executive Bill McEllen to lead its ever-expanding New York office in Saratoga Springs. The news is a major win for the full service creative agency, with McEllen bringing with him over...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Fuseproject - Zolt Fuseproject has developed the branding and industrial design of the new Zolt Laptop Charger Plus, which claims to be the smallest and lightest charger on the market. Zolt (a division of US electronics product developers Avogy)...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
More Old Spice guys is never a bad thing Last month, Wieden+Kennedy Portland and Old Spice gave even more Isaiah Mustafa and Terry Crews, otherwise known as “The Old Spice Guys.” Whereas before the two men appeared in their own separate...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Six designs from six different teams were revealed this week for a new bridge over the River Avon in Bath. The Bath Quays Bridge will link a new development on the bank of the River Avon with Bath's UNESCO-protected city centre, which is renowned for...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
LPA Futures is a division of the Lisa Pritchard Agency which supports and promotes the next generation of commercial photographers. We had a fantastic response to this year’s competition and the standard of entries was exceptionally high across...
Posted by: Lisa Pritchard
Wes Anderson, who recently took home a brace of awards for the effortlessly wonderful “Grand Budapest Hotel,” is arguably one of the few remaining cinematic auteurs. His films manage to tap into that same space between the innocent wonder...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Archibald/Williams The full-service Australian agency Archibald/Williams has appointed Chris Yong as managing director, with Yong bringing over 13 years experience in Australia and the UK to the agency. Prior to joining A/W, Yong was...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
OgilvyOne London OgilvyOne has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of four additional managing partners; Anya King, Mel Stanley, Tracey Barber and Aaron Goldring, with all promotions effective immediately. OgilvyOne CEO Sam Williams...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Quite a few important new hires and promotions this week, so we'll be splitting the usual weekly article into two (still rather hefty) halves. Enjoy! Ogilvy & Mather New York Ogilvy & Mather New York announced this week that Corinna Falusi has been...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Nissan Whilst I normally don't care much for the “Prank” ads that have become more popular since the rise of the YouTube star, I couldn't help but fall for this remarkable clip from TBWA\Chiat\Day LA. One of a number of videos for a...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Saatchi Art recently unveiled the latest edition of their annual Invest in Art series, which features the best work from emerging artists, handpicked by the site's chief curator, Rebecca Wilson. This year, Wilson has selected seven young artists from...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
I think I've only ever met two people who never swore. One for moral and religious reasons, the other had taught herself not to, because she thought she was doing it too much. I admired them both for their self-control and adhering to something they...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Various high-profile celebrities such as Eddie Izzard, Ross Kemp, Tony Robinson, and John Barrowman have appeared in a new ad launched yesterday in a campaign against Scottish independence. The “Let's Stay Together” campaign seeks to...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Taking a primetime advertising spot last Saturday night during Britain’s Got Talent, the new television commercial celebrating John Lewis’ 150th anniversary was revealed. Created by Adam & Eve/DDB, the ad is called Never Standing Still,...
Posted by: Ashley Morrison
I used to live at the Elephant & Castle in south London. Surprisingly, given its rather 'gritty' character, this made people somewhat envious. Not because of the bright pink shopping centre, but because my flat was just a street away from the...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
When it comes to voicing an opinion, I don't tend towards coyness (regular readers may not be surprised to learn this). For instance, I more than happy to reveal that my political views broadly fall into the left-of-centre, liberal camp . Although,...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
I don't know how you feel about old science-fiction b-movies, but I positively love them. Perhaps it's those predictable, repeated tropes that make them so reliably comfortable and comforting. The unconvincing, plastic creature always carries the...
Posted by: Creativepool
1. 79 A.D. Billboards in Pompeii Ah! The glory of the ancient Roman empire. Olive skinned, muscular men striding the avenues, clad in togas, debating the great issues of the day. Beautiful, raven-haired maidens bearing baskets laden with the...
Posted by: Creativepool
by Ashley Morrison Like the rest of the world, I'm very impressed by Usain Bolt. But not just for being the fastest man on the planet. I'm impressed because he has single-handedly turned himself into a perfect brand. A brand that is simple, clear,...
Posted by: Creativepool
by Magnus Shaw Hello. And welcome to the Creativep ... LOUD MUSIC, SHOUTING, SOUND EFFECTS ... ool blog. I thought it would be useful to dis ... POP SONG, KIDS GIGGLING, CORNY JINGLE ... cuss how advertisers are handling broadcast ads on the inter...
Posted by: Creativepool
The Great Depression aside, there has rarely been a worse time to apply for a job. And yet for anyone leaving college or school, or simply attempting to recover from the cruelty of redundancy, it has never been more essential. So with high hopes and...
Posted by: Creativepool
Andy has over 18 years' agency experience, mostly in project management and co-leads one of the design teams at The Partners. Or rather, he did, because in a few days he'll be saying a tearful goodbye to everyone, including his wife and family, and...
Posted by: Creativepool
Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and wondered who that uninspired individual was starting back at you? This existential crisis is something I found myself experiencing on an almost daily basis since turning 35 and, as a professional...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Aside from my “day job” as a copywriter/journalist/mercenary, I’ve also worked on and off as a semi professional musician for the last 20 years. At one point around 2008, it seemed as if that career might actually blossom into...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
How did you get into the industry? My MA degree was the catalyst to fall in love with art and design. My project was about a fashion app and I had to do all the designs from branding to UX and UI. After my graduation I wanted to combine Marketing...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Valentine’s Day is a holiday beloved by few. For many of us, it’s little more than a cynical stopping gap between Christmas and Easter to claw at our pockets. There appears to be a disconnect, however, between how much we care about...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
While most of the media seem to have focused almost all their attention on the off-pitch romance between Kansas City Chiefs tight end (chuckle) Travis Kelce and most famous person on the planet Taylor Swift, last night’s Super Bowl was a...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? My role as Director/Head of Production at Solarflare is very varied, so as cliche as it sounds no two days are the same. That said, I typically search for inspiration each...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Christmas exists, in my opinion, to soften the blow of winter. The nights seem endless, the days are barely given time to breathe, and the weather is reliably dour for most of us, so we need it really. Even as someone that doesn’t really care...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
