Degree Shows 2012 Chelsea graphic design
Chelsea College of Art’s graphic design communication show again makes good use of the campus’ Triangle Space, this year filling it with bright colours, supergraphics, film projects, and even neon lights
Cannes Grand Prix winners (so far)
The Grand Prix cateogory winners (so far) at this year’s Cannes Lions awards include top honours for R/GA, BBH London, Serviceplan Munich, and Grow Interactive…
Talent-spotters: Glasgow School of Art
In another of our regional talent-spotter blog posts, we take a look at work from the Glasgow School of Art’s Visual Communication degree show, which includes a Hollywood starlet card game, some holiday postcard inspired images, and some wry comment on art school trends…
Degree Shows 2012 Camberwell College of Arts
At this year’s Camberwell College of Arts degree show I started in the Graphic Design rooms and worked my way through Illustration, Photography and more…
Talent-spotters: The National College of Art & Design
In another edition of our regional talent-spotter blog posts, our Dublin correspondent Ciara Fitzgerald paid the National College of Art & Design a visit and took some pictures of the best work…
Talent-spotters: Portsmouth photography show
The University of Portsmouth (BAHons) Photography London show is at the Rag Factory until June 24. Thanks to a rather nice catalogue they sent us, we’ve had a sneak preview and have selected some favourites.
Student wins Cannes Grand Prix for Coke
Many readers will remember an image created last year by 20 year-old Hong Kong student Jonathan Mak Long in tribute to Steve Jobs. Mak Long has now won a Cannes Grand Prix for a Coke campaign with Ogilvy & Mather in Shanghai
How to pick a colour fit for The Queen
Pantone and Leo Burnett have collaborated to create a rather special, though somewhat tardy, Diamond Jubilee Colour Guide…
Come on Wazza!
A nation expects – can Wayne Rooney overcome the difficulties posed both by his suspension and his hilarious new hairstyle and pull Engalnd with him into the Euro 2012 quarter-finals? As tension mounts, Wieden + Kennedy cunningly embraces the opportunity for a spot of tactical advertising
Karlssonwilker’s free birthday conference
To celebrate their 11 (not ten, 11) years in business, NY design studio Karlssonwilker invites you to a free ‘conference’ featuring the likes of Stefan Sagmeister, Paul Sahre, Emily Oberman and James Victore
CR July 2012 issue: mmmm … dingbats
Our July issue features a book on advertising for people who don’t like advertising, the new documentary makers, our annual logo trends report and a look at the past and future of the dingbat
Degree Shows 2012 RCA Visual Communication
Last year I left the Royal College of Art show feeling disappointed: this year the Visual Communications element of the show felt similarly underwhelming, not because of the work, but because of the way it was shown…
Why are brands apologising so much right now?
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
How Guinness embraced social
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
Tracing Banksy’s art history remixes
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
How Lego creates meaningful brand experiences
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
Matt Willey brings a human touch to Kaos titles
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
A visual history of movie posters
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 Leaders Issue is out now!
The Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
The Monthly Interview: Rob Lowe, aka Supermundane
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
Unravelling adland’s obsession with 90s nostalgia
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
Building the visual world of Fontaines DC
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
Jessica Walsh ventures into the world of type
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
Can neuroscience make you a better creative?
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing