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Whilst I was never a fan of his books, which were always a little dour and conservative for my tastes, I've been playing Tom Clancy video games since the first Rainbow Six game came out in the late 90's, and taught me that tactical gunplay could be...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
This Mother’s Day (March 6), many people will be posting photos of their mums to social media, and Amref Health Africa wants to tap into this positive trend with the #SAVEMOTHERSDAY hashtag, and stand in solidarity with new mums across Africa,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
They were always going to make an impact on the VR world in a big way, but reports seem to suggest that Google have some pretty ambitious plans, with the rumours stating that the tech giants are building a standalone headset that doesn't require a...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Whilst many might consider the Grammys to be little more than a back-slapping exercise for the US recording industry's biggest money-makers that celebrates numbers sold over genuine artistry (much like our own Brit Awards), it can't be denied the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Pâté's strong, simple images and quick wit have served him well during his thirteen-year career with two of London's largest advertising agencies, earning him numerous industry awards including the coveted D&AD Yellow Pencil. We chatted with the...
Posted by: Kate Lewin
A team from MIT has won an ambitious competition to design a levitating travel capsule for the Hyperloop; billionaire Tesla Motors entrepreneur Elon Musk's futuristic, high-speed transport network. MIT's design was announced as the winner of the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Cinemas ain't what they used to be, that's for sure. The excitement of a trip to the silver screen to experience thrills, romance, adventure or intrigue has been slowly erased by the banal, sterile environment of the multiplex. Now, the tickets are...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Following the formation of MullenLowe Group in May 2015 - from the merger of IPG agencies Mullen in the US with global creative network Lowe and Partners - the network today has unveiled plans for its new global corporate identity. The...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
I’ve often thought one of the hardest things to do is to come up with a genuinely engaging infomercial. To turn something rather dull that people “really should” watch and listen to into something interesting and/or entertaining...
Posted by: Ashley Morrison
With the fuzzy head that lingers after a little too much mulled wine, I found myself facing the first week of January 2016 from an existential hollow, just off the coast of the Sea of Despair. You see, I quit my full time job of 7 years back in...
Posted by: Michelle Collier
In the interest of balance, Iv'e decided to cover the news currently rocking the tech world as more of a think piece taking a thorough look on both sides of the fence. First, however, the facts:- It seems like forever and a day that we’ve been...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Of all the nauseatingly predictable New Year’s resolutions, there can be none as odious as the half-arsed gym membership. This is an especially frustrating anomaly for those that actually use the gym on a regular basis, as it makes the fitness...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
January: Charlie Hebdo cover unites millions against religious fascism For this one, there really are no words that would suffice. It does, however, underline the power that powerful and intelligent creative work still has to bring us together, even...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The 2016 Torch Awards is now officially open for entry, with New York Festivals inviting young creative talent from the ages of 18-27 to take part in the third annual initiative, which is a unique competition exploring a different creative challenge...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Our good friends at MassiveMusic have created a rather unique online activation that brings a liberal dose of festive cheer to pretty much any song imaginable (as long as it's available on YouTube). The musical agency's Amsterdam office has launched...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Contrary to what you might think, based on my frequently acerbic blog posts, I am not a complete misery. Oh, things annoy me, sure. And truth be told, probably more so than the average person. As my dad used to say, “I don’t suffer fools...
Posted by: Ashley Morrison
DDB Stockholm - Samsung I don't know about you guys, but I'm sick to the teeth of Christmas already, so this week's AOTW (which also happens to be the final one of 2015) will not feature a single, solitary Christmas spot. I promise. Kicking off...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
GoPro get into the drone business GoPro: Karma is Coming Whilst I have yet to jump on the drone bandwagon myself, the immortal child inside me at least understands the appeal (to an extent), and given the ubiquity of GoPro amongst the hobbyist...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
As a hirsute gentleman, I can't say I'm particularly keen on the current trend for full beards. Not only does it make my own luxurious, though sensible facial hair seem paltry by comparison, but apparently since 2013, forgetting to shave for a month...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
B29 and the Royal James Bond garage Ever wanted to be James Bond, only without the espionage, fist fights and gun play? Well then you better either be a very handsome, established british actor (or actress?) in their late 30's, or be a member of the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Last week, I blogged about the new John Lewis Christmas ad, #ManOnTheMoon. To say that it split opinion is certainly no understatement. Whereas I liked the rather sweet fairy tale where a small girl sends the man on the moon a telescope so that he...
Posted by: Ashley Morrison
Just when you thought video game inspired out of home advertising activations couldn't get more inventive (see my earlier post on Fallout 4's OOH activity HERE), McCann London only go and strap 8 maniacs to a billboard to promote a Tomb Raider game....
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Still struggling to order a takeaway from your smartphone? Well, get ready for a new wave of curated food platforms that promise to redefine our relationship with eating-in. Delivery-only restaurants are here, and zero-cost delivery by self-driving...
Posted by: Kate Lewin
Adidas and the 3D printed shoe 3D printing has taken off in a way many (myself included) never really expected, and the latest major brand to get on board with the technology is sportswear heavyweights Adidas, who have developed a concept for a 3D...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In the wake of VW-gate, car makers are now making even more of an effort to design vehicles that are as eco-friendly as possible. Something tells us that this cardboard Lexus might be a one-off though. The luxury car makers typically work with sheet...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In the same way you wouldn’t use a hammer to crack a nut it’s just as important that you choose the right tool for building and updating your website. The Content Management System (or CMS) was supposed to be the all singing and all dancing...
Posted by: Fabrik
Apple file a patent for the Smart Ring In a week that saw the iPhone 6S sell 13 million units in just three days during its launch weekend (compared to 10 million for the iPhone 6 last year), Apple has also filed a patent for a “Smart...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Live Stream: 9:00 - Where Video Meets Spectacular Smart Screens At our workshop, you’ll hear how dynamic, full-motion video thrives on iconic, massively scaled digital screens that offer high dwell times at famous destinations like Times...
Posted by: Creativepool
Our friends at The Foundry want to know more about the day-to-day challenges designers face. We'd love it if you could take a few minutes to help them out by completing this questionnaire. As an incentive, The Foundry is offering three £50...
Posted by: Creativepool
As one of the driving forces behind the design-led portfolio website Fabrik, Tim Jarvis is no stranger to presenting his work in a beautiful way. He's created brand identities for the likes of The Pressery, London's first almond milk producer, as...
Posted by: Jade French
The first time I booted up Super Mario Maker last Thursday evening (yes I got it a day early because it transpires Amazon are just THAT reliable) I was immediately struck by just how intuitive it was. Whereas I had experimented with game building...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Norwegian designer Magnus Voll Mathiassen (aka. MVM) has been working in design for over ten years. In that time he's amassed an impressive bulk of work. Whether it's sketchy minimalist portraits of pop culture icons like Kanye, or sketching for...
Posted by: Jade French
So, carrying on from Part 1; you’re working and you’re producing great creative work. It’s time to tell the story of your illustrious career, but more importantly, it’s about keeping the new chapters coming. Remember to check...
Posted by: Fabrik
It felt weird and I couldn’t quite work out why. Something was different. And I don’t just mean it was a warm, sunny day in September rather than brass monkeys “shall we turn on the heating?” weather as we’ve been used...
Posted by: Ashley Morrison
In the last few years, 3D printing has evolved from a niche concern into a thriving industry, with many previous naysayers in the design community now happily jumping on board the bandwagon with both feet. Not only is it a surprisingly affordable and...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In partnership with our friends at Uber and SUITCASE Magazine, we are launching #BackseatArt across six UK cities to showcase local artists. This week, cars in London, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham and Newcastle will contain limited...
Posted by: Creativepool