For any new graduate, taking that first step into the world of work can be a daunting task. We paired four recent grads with professionals in graphic design, advertising, illustration and photography, so they could experience a portfolio crit and get the chance to ask the pros for some seasoned advice. First up, A Practice For Everyday Life met graphic design graduate Arthur Carey and his egg-based music machine
For any new graduate, taking that first step into the world of work can be a daunting task. We paired four recent grads with professionals in graphic design, advertising, illustration and photography, so they could experience a portfolio crit and get the chance to ask the pros for some seasoned advice. Chelsea graduate Sophia Ray meets Neil Dawson, executive creative director at BETC London
For any new graduate, taking that first step into the world of work can be a daunting task. We paired four recent grads with professionals in graphic design, advertising, illustration and photography, so they could experience a portfolio crit and get the chance to ask the pros for some seasoned advice. Leeds College of Art graduate, Sam Tomlins, meets Matthew ‘The Horse’ Hodson to discuss life as a budding professional illustrator
For any new graduate, taking that first step into the world of work can be a daunting task. We paired four recent grads with professionals in graphic design, advertising, illustration and photography, so they could experience a portfolio crit and get the chance to ask the pros for some seasoned advice. Megan Helyer meets still life photographer Jenny van Sommers
These texts originate from a series of tweets Jonathan Barnbrook put out around the time of this year’s degree shows, and which were followed up by a Twitter Q&A with students
Herb Lubalin was not the most talkative of men, but when it came to words on a page, few were his equal
Failure can help lead creatives towards making better work. But it’s an uncomfortable ride
With mainstream titles going consumerist, specialists such as Figure offer a more exciting way to explore the culture
Mother New York has created a striking new billboard and print campaign to help promote cycling in the city.
Tom Hingston Studio has worked with Anomaly and Harmony Park to create a new site for Robbie Williams as part of the campaign for Williams’ forthcoming album…
Ashwin Patel of Grid London has produced a rather elegant print featuring some of the elements common to a typical design studio, covering everything from ‘pressure’ and ‘cutbacks’, to that well known ‘spinning’ wheel
Campbell’s Soup has released a series of limited-edition, Andy Warhol-inspired soup cans, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first time the artist used one of the cans in his art.
Brands are saying sorry at a more rapid rate than ever. CR’s advertising columnist Ben Kay delves into why sorry is no longer the hardest word and whether this is an effective strategy for winning audiences
By loosening its approach to advertising, and engaging with its audience directly, the drinks brand has transformed with the times and won a whole new set of fans
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
We speak to Lego’s VP of global brand development Alero Akuya about the brand’s rare ability to straddle the physical and virtual worlds with ease – whether through its immersive new art exhibition in Paris or collaborations with Epic Games and Nike
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
A new book from Reel Art Press collates the first comprehensive history of film posters. We explore why they remain an underappreciated area of cultural design
The Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
Mark Sinclair talks to the artist and designer about his new book, Lost Ordinary Magic, and the importance of recognising the power of simplicity and the everyday wonders that surround us
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
The band’s surreal new album visuals explore a darker, more grotesque side of romance. We speak to the creative team behind the campaign about challenging the visual tropes of rock music
As the &Walsh founder launches her agency’s new offshoot Type of Feeling, she discusses why typography’s ability to evoke emotions makes it one of the most powerful tools at a brand’s disposal
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing