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by Ashley Morrison Ever since I was a child, I've been a massive James Bond fan. I still treasure the Aston Martin DB5 (with ejector seat action) I was given as a seven-year-old, I own a collector's box set of the films, I can name the composer to...
Posted by: Creativepool
The USB ports in our computers have facilitated a wide range of different product and marketing opportunities. From guitars that can be plugged straight into our computers to nifty branded storage freebies that get handed out like sweets at IT...
Posted by: Creativepool
A recent article by Jessica Stillman, published by Inc. explains why boredom is not always a bad thing. In fact, it can actually be a great tool to enhance your creativity. 'When was the last time you were well and truly bored?...
Posted by: Novagram
It’s so important to make sure that all UX design is accessible to any users that try and gain access to it, but how do you make sure that your design is as accessible as it can be? Design is only going to be useful if it’s accessible...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A powerful marketing strategy is key to a successful business. This connects corporations and customers, both in person and online. But how do you know which strategy is right for your company? Here, Washington Direct Mail explores some of the main...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For this week’s company spotlight, we focus on The Frameworks, an independent design consultancy and frequent Creativepool contributors. We caught up with James Trowman, Partner and General Manager, to discuss the origins, challenges and future...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For its Christmas appeal this year, UNICEF enlisted the talents of Banjoman’s Dermot Malone to direct ‘Just A Little’, a moving campaign that takes a fresh look at the gift of giving. The spot centres on Hannah, a child struggling...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For my money, many of the most creative tech concepts of the last decade have been those unofficial projects created by the “fan” community. From the bizarre and wonderful custom synthesisers built by the enigmatic Love Hultén (see...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Did you know that, whether your next client’s business is relevant to gamers or not, it doesn’t really matter anymore? Surely if you want to create a fully-fledged integrated campaign to target a gaming audience, you should probably...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Virtual Reality is now. If most of the advertising industry hasn’t jumped on the VR ship yet, you can bet we will soon - or at least, as soon as those incredibly expensive headsets become a bit more affordable (or attractive?) for the general...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The advertising industry has been in turmoil for a while, but particularly over the past 18 months, following the announcement that Google Chrome would block third-party cookies by 2022 (now delayed to 2023). This is a strong push towards more solid...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
When you look at the history of product design and the greatest innovations of all time, it’s hard to ignore how a large amount of incredibly amazing inventions have all started popping up rather recently. The golden age of innovation and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
When I was a kid, I used to consume a whole lot of animation. Disney was my favoured choice to fill a boring evening, but I would not disdain Looney Tunes, Pingu (big one for me) or the occasional Matt Groening stuff. To me, animation was a given....
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Media Molecule is a smallish game studio with less than 50 employees and a hoard of creative energy. Founded in 2006, the studio has focused on highly creative works of interactive entertainment, including the one game that brought them to a stellar...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
WCRS - Royal Marines Commandos The Royal Navy has launched a new recruitment campaign for the UK’s world renowned amphibious force, the Royal Marines Commandos. The campaign gives new meaning to the Royal Marines’ long running line...
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The first propellor-less drone Royal College of Art graduate Marcus Kung has designed a drone that can fly without propellers, with the aim of reducing injuries. The “Impeller Drone” (Kung's graduate project as part of the RCA's masters...
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MullenLowe London - UN Women/Unstereostype Alliance UN Women and Unilever's Unstereotype Alliance first film explores the character stereotypes that actors are constantly called up to portray in adverts, including the happy housewife, the useless...
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Adam&Eve/DDB - John Lewis It's that time of year again. John Lewis has unveiled its hotly anticipated Christmas spot with new star Moz the Monster, who lives under a boy's bed. The ad tells the story of a boy called Joe who is kept awake by the...
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WCRS - Warburtons Warburtons (the UK’s largest bakery brand) is bringing romance and nostalgia to the bakery aisle with its newest ad campaign, “Pride & Breadjudice,” which features Peter Kay in the starring role. Premiering this...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The ring that turns your hand into a smartphone Dubbed the “world’s first voice-powered smart ring,” the ORII ring enhances bone conduction technology to transform the hand into a smartphone. Unlike previous smart rings, such as...
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The electric wallpaper that connects appliances by conductive ink Lines of conductive ink thread between the protruding speakers and light boxes that form this interactive wall display, designed by furniture brand UM Project and wallpaper company...
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Google Earth Relaunches With Bold New Look Google has relaunched its exploration platform Google Earth after a two-year redesign project. The new version was launched to coincide with World Earth Day and comprises a range of new features, including...
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IKEA has introduced smart functionality into its new Trådfri lighting range, officially marking its first major step into the Internet of Things. The range, which consists of bulbs, LED panels and cabinet doors, can be controlled using a remote...
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The Infinity installation that immerses visitors in patterns of light Light projected into a mirrored room created seemingly infinite patterns in a remarkable installation by the Turkish artist Refik Anadol at this year's SXSW festival. For the...
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When Ericsson’s former CEO, Hans Vestburg, said in a 2010 presentation that the world would have 50 billion connected devices by 2020 (you can find a great list of the best 50 here), we all kinda knew The Internet of Things was headed somewhere...
Posted by: Kate Lewin
Automated and Electric Cars takeover the show floor The trend I noticed from this year's CES above all others was the prevalence of automobiles on the show floor. Whilst we are probably a good few years away from the technology becoming commonplace,...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Cogs work with developers on a daily basis and over the years they have developed a clear understanding of what sets apart the ‘amazing’ and the ‘average’. If you can make sure you are doing all of the below, then you will...
Posted by: Cogs Agency
Huawei and Isobar launch a smartphone livestream from space In a sensational PR stunt last week, Huawei’s newest flagship handset Honor 8 set a new world record for the “Highest smartphone livestream ever.” The stunt was part of an...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Since hitting my mid-twenties and discovering the joys of an (albeit limited) disposable income, I've become something of a gadget fiend. Yes readers, I'm one of those insufferable pricks who just has to have the latest gizmo or pointless upgrade,...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Apple News of the Week Apple’s design team is reportedly planning to ditch pens and sketchbooks in favour of the iPad and the recently released Apple Pencil according to the company’s chief design officer Sir Jony Ive. The Apple Pencil...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Holman + Hunt - AMC UK Launch Even if you're one of the few remaining people who haven't seen Breaking Bad (and if so, get on it, trust me) you're undoubtedly familiar with the work of Bryan Cranston as the now iconic anti-hero Walter White. So it...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Iv'e never been a fan of vast spaces. I wouldn't exactly call myself a hobbit or anything, but Iv'e always favoured a cozy environment over an elaborate, expansive one. It might have something to do with my upbringing. For the first 15 years of my...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Mobile behavior is constantly developing. It is subsequently very fundamental to catch the same conduct and make amends to your existing web design to client focusedmobile outline. In this article, there are 6 mission discriminating mobile behavior...
Posted by: Qualdev
When the dreadful story of the mysterious disappearance of Flight MH370 dawned on the world, it was notable how many people pontificated ‘Surely all those satellites and things can track a plane anywhere.’ Some hotheads even went as far...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Philadelphia based advertising agency Stream Companies announced yesterday that they have been accepted into the Facebook Studio's 'Gallery' for their work on La Yogurt Probiotic's '”Bottomless Cup” campaign. The campaign ran throughout...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
by Ashley Morrison. I wouldn't say I'm a gadget freak by any stretch of the imagination, but I do like some techie stuff that usefully enhances my life while being fun to play with. I spent an inordinate amount of time choosing my latest mobile - a...
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