Craig Oldham
Designer
Articles & interviews
- Creative Rituals Break the Idea Echo Chamber
Written by Danielle Pender for It’s Nice That’s 'In Depth: The Everyday Edition', this feature explores how creative rituals can help artists and designers break free from the repetitive cycles of visual culture. It argues that in an era of AI tools, social media homogenization, and creative burnout, personal routines can restore originality and intention in creative work.
- "MCRBCN Unites Manchester and Barcelona's Creative Talents at La Mercè Festival"
Creative Boom reports on MCRBCN, a design exhibition curated by Manchester designer Dave Sedgwick as part of Barcelona’s La Mercè Festival 2025. The show celebrates creative exchange between Manchester and Barcelona through collaborative artworks and large-scale banners by established studios. It marks a decade-long cultural relationship and highlights the shared creative spirit of both cities.
- F37 Campaign Breaks Free from Manchester Stereotypes with New Typeface
Creative Boom profiles F37’s Mancunio billboard campaign, which launched a new typeface inspired by Manchester’s historic signage while rejecting overused city clichés. Led by copywriter Ellen Ling with designer Craig Oldham, the campaign used black-and-white humour and local references to celebrate Manchester’s wit and authenticity. The project highlights a shift away from nostalgic branding toward a more grounded, contemporary expression of local identity.
- Creative Rituals Break the Idea Echo Chamber and Restore Originality
Written by Danielle Pender for It’s Nice That, this opinion piece explores how creative rituals can help designers and artists escape the echo chamber of repetitive visual culture. It argues that slowing down, developing personal routines, and reconnecting with one’s own instincts are essential to restoring originality and depth in creative work. The article contrasts the homogenization of global aesthetics and the rise of AI-generated imagery with the grounding power of daily creative practices.