Creative Boom reports that Lisa Smith has been appointed as the new President of D&AD for 2025/2026. Based in New York, Smith brings extensive experience from her roles at Uncommon Creative Studio and Jones Knowles Ritchie, where she led major global rebrands. Her presidency signals D&AD’s focus on international growth, inclusivity, and adapting to technological and cultural shifts in the creative industry.
The article by Liz Gorny explores how the visual language of action movie posters has evolved from the hyper-masculine aesthetics of the 1990s and 2000s to more emotionally complex portrayals of men today. It examines the work of studios like BLT Communications and Art Machine, referencing films such as Con Air, Blade, and Oppenheimer, and discusses how changing ideas of masculinity influence design choices in key art. Designer Sam Ashby offers insights into how male representation and tone have shifted in contemporary poster design.
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