The article is an interview with writer and editor Claire Marie Healy about her new book 'Short Form: 40 Years of Music Videos, Ads, and the Art of Moving Images', published by Mack in collaboration with Academy Films. The book explores the creative and emotional power of short-form filmmaking across music videos and advertisements, featuring behind-the-scenes materials and essays on their cultural significance.
Creative Boom profiles Irish illustrator Mark Conlan, whose work explores vulnerability, nature, and emotional storytelling through both digital and analogue techniques. The article highlights his recent project 'A Better City 2024' in Dublin, featuring large-scale illustrations for the Guinness Storehouse. Conlan reflects on his creative evolution, his return to Dublin, and his desire to collaborate across disciplines for future projects.
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The article, part of The Brand Identity’s 'The Shift' series in collaboration with Frontify, explores the balance between fixed and flexible brand systems. Featuring insights from Studio Koseda, Snøhetta Design, and JKR, it examines how modern identities adapt across touchpoints while maintaining recognisability. The discussion highlights projects for RCA, Mozilla, and Recreate as examples of dynamic yet consistent branding.
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