Paul Strike on why design challenges are the wrong tool for assessing talent. ow.ly/N7M850X1xru

Dan Hastings-Narayanin on why mischief will define the next era of advertising. ow.ly/KUvT50X1x7v

Ben Sillence on why purpose-led brands can still be powerful, as long as it’s not performative. ow.ly/Ye1h50X1wMt

EXHIBIT: Pavement designed a modern, elegant identity for Dilmah’s Watte teas to highlight Sri Lanka’s finest flavors. ow.ly/H5vW50X05JC

CA Winner: ITAL/C. “Library Foundation of Los Angeles Rebrand” "We rebranded the institution with a bold, timeless identity inspired by the silhouette of a book." ow.ly/mkaC50WUOcB

Noah Davis on why designing for Dribbble killed real web creativity. ow.ly/xac950X0UiX

Santiago Losada on protecting mental health wellbeing as creatives face existential AI anxiety. ow.ly/Kh7U50X0U68

@abbeybamford.bsky.social on why illustration is starting to reassert itself in advertising. ow.ly/MQUP50X0TWb

INSIGHTS: Ella Palmer of LOVE. helps brands turn cultural insights into unforgettable Gen Z experiences. ow.ly/AoKx50WYWHK

CA Winner: Harrison Fun. “Haskell Cinema” Haskell is a Victorian building situated on the border between the United States and Canada. It houses a movie theatre, a library, and an opera house, making it a historical icon of reunion and cultural exchange. ow.ly/VwOE50WUNVb

The productivity paradox: @joezadeh.bsky.social on why AI won’t speed up creative work. ow.ly/Hkix50X0f2R

@lucyaitken.bsky.social on the risks and rewards for brands channelling ’90s nostalgia. ow.ly/pXUi50X0eWp

Michael Buckley on why the artifact isn’t the product that matters most for designers. The case study is. ow.ly/cFay50X0eOA

Jump into the spotlight! Your chance to shine in our 2026 Interactive Annual is here. Submit by October 10th! ow.ly/W2pY50WV5vR

WEBPicks: Milkshake Studio and Baldwin& created a bilingual website for Sun Metalon’s U.S. launch. ow.ly/FV4h50WYWwe

CA Winner: Daughter Creative. “Welcome to the Blue Sky City” "Calgary's long held Cowboy image no longer reflects all that Calgarians know to be true of the city. We needed a brand that captures our full truth." ow.ly/4zQC50WUARF

Muhammad Alaa on the ten mental traps that can quietly destroy any design project. ow.ly/scs450WZsLb

Field.io on why taste is now our scarcest asset. ow.ly/bSKz50WZsHT

Design in the age of AI: Srijan das on staying relevant when everyone’s a creator. ow.ly/lkbT50WZsCM

Websites, apps, branded digital experiences—we’re searching for the best interactive work to celebrate in our 2026 Interactive Competition! Enter by October 10th. ow.ly/W2pY50WV5vR

EXHIBIT: Publicis London’s Electrolux campaign stood out by using a story instead of focusing on product features. ow.ly/PWfm50WWLyy

CA Winner: COLLINS. “Cadia” Cadia turns Welltower’s properties into wellness ecosystems: walkable loops, garden hubs and daylight-rich homes boost resident vitality, lift satisfaction 30 percent and earn owners double-digit rent premiums. ow.ly/lZQO50WRrj7

Paul vd Merwe’s field guide for creatives in the digital age. ow.ly/cav850WYMXv

Justin Blyth on why new tools do not change the essence of craft. ow.ly/WAYZ50WYMRP

Sash Milne on how to kill a good idea. ow.ly/E1Pu50WYMLG

Get published, get noticed! Winners of our Student Showcase will be featured in the March/April 2026 issue, distributed globally. Don’t miss out—submit by Friday, October 3rd! ow.ly/409l50WIahs

WEBPicks: Holographik created Cyphr’s website as a bold, dynamic showcase of its work and impact on fan culture. ow.ly/2Qf550WWLs0

CA Winner: Zulu Alpha Kilo. “Wäsche of the Wild” "To promote British Columbia as a destination for nature-loving German travelers, we turned a Hamburg car wash into an immersive, sensory journey through BC." ow.ly/UrKK50WRqPh

Paul Melcher on the uncomfortable relationship between words and images. ow.ly/ZAu850WY5XU

Representing reality: Keith Muir on the risks and rewards of nostalgia. ow.ly/rbAl50WY5G1

Beyond the work: Ritupriya Basu on why design studios are creating their own platforms. ow.ly/7STe50WY5uE

COLUMNS: As true creativity lies off the beaten path, Ernie Schenck encourages us to drive off road and find true innovation. ow.ly/eGXf50WWLeo

CA Winner: Shao Chun Wang. “FANG Kun-Yung’s Yilan Temple Couplets” This two-volume set blends temple photography with poetic manuscripts, exploring Sinology–Taoism ties. ow.ly/Ev5j50WRqGq

@eaglesimbeye.bsky.social on building resilience for when plans inevitably change. ow.ly/V0yy50WXw4V

Tom Ellis on Joe Caroff and the future of design. ow.ly/oAQ150WXvXX

Joe Smiley on the business insights that prove the value of design. ow.ly/53e150WXvT2

Communication Arts is excited to announce the opening of our 2026 Interactive Competition! Enter your best interactive work by Friday, October 10th! ow.ly/CnP950WV5vS

WEBPicks: Studio9P’s Benjamin Pottier on creating an immersive digital world for Yamê’s new album. ow.ly/ejju50WVQGo

CA Winner: Morcos Key. “Black Market Vintage” BLK MKT Vintage celebrates a vast collection of Black vintage and historical objects, honoring the rich narratives they carry. ow.ly/SgKG50WRquc

Beyond taste vs. empathy: Filip Mishevski on identifying the superpower that makes designers irreplaceable. ow.ly/zzUg50WWNyJ

Rob Schwartz on why when things get bad, the best answer may just be getting down to work. ow.ly/YcKm50WWNsk

Terri Witherden on why designers need to broaden how and where they get inspiration. ow.ly/grbY50WWNoi

Step into the limelight! Be part of our Student Showcase and show off your incredible work at no cost. Submit your portfolio by Friday, October 3rd to make your mark! ow.ly/409l50WIahs

FRESH: Kansas City designer Anna Matuella turns everyday details into simple, welcoming designs. ow.ly/pNJZ50WWCKO

CA Winner: Jekyll & Hyde. “You are here: wayfinding for Digital Design Days” These contemporary totems serve both practical and symbolic purposes. Some totems guide visitors through the exhibition space, indicating directions. ow.ly/lsBg50WRraq

Mike Monteiro reminds us that everything in your life is related to everything else. ow.ly/ps5450WVQxO

@ubisoft.com's Manuel Reinher on how to embrace your creative demons in the drive for success. ow.ly/Sf7u50WVQmC

Maya Allister on how your brain solves problems when you stop trying. ow.ly/2HcZ50WVQhy

EXHIBIT: Habi Girgis of Tandem says Soprattutto’s coffee uses bold, elegant Italian-inspired design to stand out. ow.ly/i2pa50WTeIZ

CA Winner: Braley Design. “Reunite America” Social commentary. #CAWinner #CAMagazine