the Inspiration

Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.

19^th Jun

shots'PickoftheDayatCannes:Wednesday

We pick five things to check out on the festival's third day.

18^th Jun

shots'PickoftheDayatCannes:Tuesday

18^th Jun

OnMyRadar:VickiMaguire

16^th Jun

shots' Pick of the Day at Cannes: Monday

We share our picks for three events to watch out for on the first day of Cannes.

16^th Jun

Chris O'Reilly: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Nexus Co-Founder & Executive Creative Director talks us through a few items from both his London and LA studios, including prescription lenses for a leading VR headset, a sad sofa and a really big shoe.

13^th Jun

Playlist: Stevie Russell

We chat with the former Partizan director about his mid 90's MTV obsession, his monster music video cameo and how he's a bit of a 'firestarter'.

11^th Jun

Cannes Essentials: Denny Cooper

Top of the list for UNIT's creative director of colour is eating a seafood platter while wearing a pair of Happy Socks.

11^th Jun

On My Radar: Adrian Rossi

The Creative Chairman of Grey London, Adrian Rossi, admires a certain Italian art director, a particular Korean film and a legendary American boxer as he reveals some of his creative inspirations.

10^th Jun

Cannes Essentials: Daniel Lobatón

The Saatchi & Saatchi NY creative director makes room in his suitcase for ice-breaking T-shirts, holiday reading and a portable phone charger for sharing and caring.

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24^th Jan

OnMyRadar:RickChant

WE ARE Pi's co-founder and creative director talks about the Only Fools and Horses effect, the likely shift to advertising aimed at AI appliances and the secrets of the M25.

24^th Jan

Playlist:AlexanderBrown

Sweetshop director and designer Alexander Brown picks his favourite music videos and champions unique ideas and elegant execution.

4^th Jun

Cannes Essentials: Jaime Mandelbaum

What's the Chief Creative Officer of VMLY&R EMEA (and this year's jury president of the Brand Experience and Activation Lions) slinging in his suitcase ahead of a trip to the sweltering south of France? Well, a woolly jumper for starters...

4^th Jun

On My Radar: Julio Carlos

Mexican director Julio Carlos on the freedom of fashion brands' creativity, the impossibility of choosing a favourite film, and why grooming counts...

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