The furniture design of Charles and Ray Eames needs little introduction. But from its studio in California the Eames Office also produced graphics, film, photography and exhibition design. This lesser known side of the Eames oeuvre forms the basis of a new show which opens in London next month
Once again, the British public will have the chance to submit footage of themselves to potentially appear X Factor’s ad break TalkTalk indents – thanks to new work created collaboratively by agency CHI, directing duo Legs, MPC, and The App Business…
To mark the occasion of the fifth annual Whispering Beard Folk Festival in Friendship, Indiana, The BLDG gallery and store in Covington, Kentucky has commissioned four commemorative screen printed gig posters by four different artists…
Capturing the unique sense of a town or city is a difficult task for any identity designer
Comedian Adam Buxton is currently presenting the TV version of music video night Bug on Sky Atlantic, and as part of the show he’s been creating some bespoke promos of his own in collaboration with his favourite directors. We recently featured a film by Dougal Wilson and Buxton on a promos round-up, and here’s two more from the comedian: first up, a psychedelic animated adventure created with the Layzell Bros…
A 22 metre-long, hand-painted typographic mural in Walsall town centre combines wayfaring information and facts to tell the story of the West Midlands town in numbers
In a new ad for the Acer Aspire S5 Ultrabook from Mother ad agency, Kiefer Sutherland sends up his 24 character while demonstrating how real men make cupcakes…
Guinness has released a new global advert asking the world to paint their towns black in honour of Arthur Guinness, the man originally behind the pint of black stuff…
The Vinyl Factory, in collaboration with The Mott Collection is staging an exhibition of 45 Kraftwerk single covers along with a limited edition publication
Yes, they did make the logo bigger. Last August we reported on limited edition Diet Coke packaging from Turner Duckworth featuring an enlarged, cropped version of the logo. Diet Coke is now to adopt the design permanently
American ‘slackliner’ Faith Bickey completes a terrifying tightrope walk between two moving trucks in Forsman & Bodenfors’ ad for Volvo Trucks
When Anne Sophie Merryman’s grandmother died in 1980, she inherited a wooden box containing a collection of found postcards. Almost without exception the images were of strange and surreal sights, and they have now been brought together in a new book published by MACK
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