the Inspiration

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

18^th Feb

OnMyRadar:GabiMostert

Gabi Mostert, Creative Director at Iris London, admires Christopher Samuel's installation, obsesses over a new coffee maker and craves her yoga matt, as she reveals what's on her creative radar.

17^th Feb

SteveGandolfi:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

13^th Feb

Playlist:HollyGreig

12^th Feb

The Art of Advertising: Jake Armstrong

Jake Armstrong, an Editor for Whitehouse Post, gives us a look at some of the street art and guerilla-style installations that have made an impression on his artistic sensibilities.

11^th Feb

On My Radar: Chad Howitt

Chad Howitt, We Are Royale Creative Director and live-action director, on unused air fryers, Mads Mikkelsen’s mouth and microwavable dinners.

10^th Feb

Basha de Bruijn: A Few Of My Favourite Things

We speak to the Amsterdam-based Pink Rabbit director about her love/hate relationship with her camera, the problems with getting through books and a polaroid that means a lot.

4^th Feb

On My Radar: Danielle Katvan

1stAveMachine director, Danielle Katvan, picks a trio of terrific ads to shout about, admits she can't live without caffeine, and thinks stylish stories should trump pushing products.

3^rd Feb

Grace Francis: A Few Of My Favourite Things

We speak to Droga5 London's Chief Experience Officer, Grace Francis, about the items they keep around them to keep up their creative inspiration - including a feral mini-fig avatar, a dose of doggy doting and a poignant reminder of a life-changing scare.

30^th Jan MUSIC VIDEO FOCUS

Playlist: Taichi Kimura

We spoke with Caviar's very own Taichi Kimura about his fave music promos, his admiration for the DaVinci Control Surface and his embarrassing first CD purchase in the UK...

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16^th Jun

ChrisO'Reilly:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

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.

1^st Jul

GeejOwer:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

The Stink director talks us through items that mean a lot to her, including her dad's camera, a hat that means business and a little porker that's fairly flexible.

20^th May

EvanSilver:AFewOfMyFavouriteThings

The Ruffian director talks us through the remnants of his former skate brand, a punishing letter from his former Principal and a very nice bottle of tipple from a special MC.

29^th Apr

VincentLammers:Afewofmyfavouritethings

The Ambassadors Creative Director and Partner talks us through quirky items from around his workspace, including some top-notch 3D prints, a whole heap of crayons and an intricate miniature living room.

28^th Jan

On My Radar: Isaac Ravishankara

Isaac Ravishankara, director at division7, has a complex relationship with his iPhone, admiration for Adam Kay's The Big Short, and a deep love for basketball.

27^th Jan MUSIC VIDEO FOCUS

Playlist: Tim Pope

We chat to iconic director Tim Pope about his artistic influences, his favourite promos, and his close connection with with The Cure.

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24^th Jan

The Art of Advertising: Mack Neaton

Mack Neaton is an Illustrator and art director specializing in animation for Flavor Studios in New York City. She studied fine art and film, and then ended up back at illustration. She shares three pop artists that are important to her work and aesthetic.

23^rd Jan MUSIC VIDEO FOCUS

Playlist: Michael Middelkoop

We chat to CZAR Amsterdam director Michael Middelkoop about his favourite promos, his admiration for Spike Jonze, and his childhood Ace Ventura obsession...

21^st Jan

On My Radar: Rodrigo Saavedra

Landia's Rodrigo Saavedra admires Lacoste, depends on Apple and celebrates the rise and rise of Mexican directing talent as he reveals what's on his creative radar.